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Tackling homelessness requires broad-spectrum approach
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Homelessness and affordable housing need to be looked at from a broad social infrastructure perspective, says HelpSeeker Technologies co-founder and co-president Alina Turner. The social technology organization, in partnership with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Expert Community on Housing (ECOH) offered a webinar on Tuesday about Defining Canada’s Community Housing and Homelessness ... Read More »
2 responsesHealing camp provides pathway to recovery
By Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alvin Mills’ Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin (Kindness to Others) Healing and Recovery Camp is helping people battling addiction recover using traditional Blackfoot culture and healing with a space on the Blood Tribe Reserve just outside Lethbridge. The camp, which has been operating for two weeks now, ... Read More »
3 responsesGymnastics parents press for child safety measures in wake of criminal allegations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Parents are raising concerns about their children’s safety while enrolled in extracurricular activities after sexual assault allegations against a gymnastics coach recently came to light. Multiple parents who previously raised concerns about a lack of refund from the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy are now focusing their efforts into raising awareness about children’s safety. “We’re ... Read More »
3 responsesSMRID merger creates Canada’s largest irrigation district
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 17th, 2022
St. Mary River Irrigation District and Taber Irrigation District have completed an amalgamation of the two districts on August 1 following a Ministerial Order signed by Nate Horner, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. The two districts petitioned the Minister back in December 2021 after holding a vote in favour of the ... Read More »
2 responsesAstronomy society guides locals through a solar experience
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 17th, 2022
The Lethbridge Astronomy Society invited the public to its Oldman River Observatory Saturday afternoon for a chance to look at the sun through solar telescopes. A rare opportunity with clear skies and no overcast made observation a perfect opportunity to look at the sun with a special filtered telescope that filters out all the light ... Read More »
1 responseCost of driver medical exams for seniors is an undue hardship, says Phillips
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips was joined by local senior citizen Tom Walton Tuesday to call on the UCP government to stop charging seniors for mandatory driver medical exams. Phillips said the high cost of living is having a significant impact on the quality of life for many ... Read More »
1 responseHigh speed pursuit ends in three year jail term for accused
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 47-year-old man who led police on a high-speed chase across southern Alberta more than a year ago, has been sent to jail. Darcy Red Crow was sentenced to a three-year prison term Tuesday, after pleading guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of flight from police, possession of stolen property over $5,000, ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal group celebrates end of British rule in India
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2022
The India Canada Culture Association – Lethbridge hosted a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence at City Hall on Monday evening. The crowd was from the local Indo community, which has grown to more than 500 people in the city. “It means a lot because for 700 years India was under ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Corn Maze a sweet summer pursuit
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Corn Maze is open for the season putting a twist on the old saying “Get lost!” Theo Slingerland, owner of the maze, has worked diligently since the maze’s creation back in 2000 putting out new and exciting designs yearly to entertain all from around the county. ... Read More »
2 responsesNew housing facility means good news for seniors
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2022
Lethbridge and Region Community Housing Corporation held a grand opening for its completed project in Southgate Monday, joined by mayor Blaine Hyggen and Nathan Neudorf MLA for Lethbridge-East. The $15.8 million complex will host 64-units coming together thanks to donations from both Alberta Social Housing Corporation, Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation, the City of Lethbridge, and ... Read More »
2 responsesAuto fans flock to custom show and shine
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2022
Alberta Custom and Modified Car Club hosted a Show and Shine event at La Verendrye School field right off Mayor Magrath on Saturday. The 2nd Annual Car Show showcased cars, bikes, and trucks with owners who have a passion for what’s going on under the hood. The lot was filled with classics like Big Bad ... Read More »
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