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Women riders urging motorcycle awareness
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Women In The Wind – WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge is urging residents to be aware of motorcycles on the road now that weather is favourable for riding. The local women riders chapter has ten active members ranging in age from 40 to 70 years old, ready to welcome new members of any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Lethbridge shelter operator developing positive relationships
By Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Centre has been in operation for almost four months under the Blood Tribe Department of Health and shelter coordinator Tim Heavyshields says it has been an exciting and successful venture so far. “We’ve established great partnerships with such stakeholders in the community as the ... Read More »
1 responseVan Tighem’s production of Little Mermaid swims on-stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Father Leonard Van Tighem School performing arts students are showcasing their latest production The Little Mermaid Junior, today and tomorrow at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Drama teacher and production director, Michele Loman said they are playing off of the success of their Aladdin Jr. production from last year and decided to stick with ... Read More »
1 responseRound-up keeps hazardous materials out of landfill
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
The Enmax Centre parking lot was lined up with cars of people who were thinking about being environmentally friendly by dropping off their household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) during the City of Lethbridge’s Toxic and E-waste Round-Up on Saturday. “It’s one of three potential events that are going to be occurring in this ... Read More »
2 responsesBrett Kissel to hit the stage in Cardston
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Brett Kissel’s travels have taken him to all parts of Alberta from playing hockey as a kid to performing on stages. And now for the first time, the Canadian country music artist is hitting Cardston. Kissel will be playing Cardston High School on Saturday at 8 p.m. in a show that is taking ... Read More »
1 responseCity looking to connect citizens with new website
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has launched an improved version of its website, which will make it easier for residents to navigate by making it more user friendly. Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to members of the media Tuesday and said the new website has been in the works for awhile, and when budget time ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge-East forum focuses on seniors and healthcare
By Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two Lethbridge-East MLA hopefuls went head to head at a candidates’ forum Monday as they tackled issues facing the city’s senior population. Incumbent MLA, Nathan Neudorf of the UCP, and former city councillor Rob Miyashiro of the NDP, spoke at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, where healthcare was ... Read More »
4 responsesNo bail for man facing multiple charges
By Lethbridge Herald on April 25th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald With occasional shakes of his head and exasperated sighs, it was apparent Robert Duane Vincent didn’t like the way his bail hearing was going last week in Lethbridge court of justice. And for good reason. The Crown was adamantly opposed to Vincent’s release, while his lawyer had suggested he could be ... Read More »
1 responseGreat performances highlight Playgoers anniversary festival
By Lethbridge Herald on April 25th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Lethbridge Herald Performances throughout a two-day event celebrating Playgoers of Lethbridge’s 100th anniversary filled the Yates and Sterndale Bennett theatres with an exhilarated audience cheering for more. Playgoer’s 100th anniversary celebration was a hit as members of the community appreciated its Taste of the Arts festival. Kids who attended ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in sex assaults fires lawyer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 25th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A local gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls last year, has fired his lawyer and changed his mind about how he wants to be tried. During a hearing Monday in Court of King’s Bench, Jamie Ellacott told the judge he wants new counsel, and his lawyer was subsequently ... Read More »
1 responseNDP vows ban coal mining in the Rockies
By Lethbridge Herald on April 25th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta NDP says it will permanently ban coal mining in the Rocky Mountains if elected this spring. In a media release sent Saturday, the party said it will introduce and pass an Eastern Slopes protection act which “will effectively ban coal mining projects in the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas.” ... Read More »
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