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Business owners concerned about impact of downtown construction
By Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Construction work has begun along 7 Street downtown with some business owners are voicing concerns over what they say is a lack of communication from the City and worries over the potential impact the project will have on their businesses. The downtown project will see 100-year-old watermains ... Read More »
6 responsesTelus Storyhive puts local project in the spotlight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part ofĂ‚Â Telus Storyhive’s ongoing celebration of Black Excellence on-screen, theĂ‚Â Black Creators Edition Summer PremiereĂ‚Â is now showcasing a Lethbridge project. Ă‚Â The project was produced by local filmmaker Sammy Golom, who received $20,000 in production funding, one-on-one mentorship, and personalized training. Ă‚Â “I have been a recipient of multiple of their grants, they are an ... Read More »
2 responsesAHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency has been stabilized, individuals are billed with the fee for that ambulance service. Frequently members of the community have raised the question of who is paying the bill for ambulance calls to Galt Gardens and other areas to help individuals ... Read More »
3 responsesYWCA to benefit from Exhibition fundraiser
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The local Young Women’s Christian Association of Lethbridge and District (YWCA), for the first time, will be the beneficiary of the Lethbridge and Distict Exhibition’s 50/50 lottery fundraiser this year. All money raised will go towards YWCA programs. With each ticket purchased, community members have the potential not only to win big but to also ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says there are valid reasons for it. Neudorf, who is also the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says the province is trying to address the high costs residents pay for electricity – costs ... Read More »
2 responsesParticipants say recovery camps make an impact
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps at Red Crow Park in Standoff have been touching and helping individuals living on the street to overcome their addiction. Eldon Chief Calf, a past recovery camp participant, shared his experience Wednesday with the camp last year and the help he received. “I’ve been sober ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition officially opens Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The doors have opened on the long-awaited and much anticipated Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. An official grand opening event was staged on Thursday afternoon for an invitation-only audience at the brand new facility overlooking Henderson Lake. The event, which started at 2 p.m., featured speeches from various dignitaries and ... Read More »
1 responseNew exhibit explores the ‘nature of play’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Plays has partnered with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to develop an exhibit that explores the world of play and its benefits, through interactive play stations. The exhibit “The Nature of Play” will be featured in the Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s main gallery until March 2024. Manager of the Helen Schuler Nature ... Read More »
1 responseSex charges closer to resolution
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge man who late last year appeared to be on the verge of resolving several sexual related charges, is closer to resolving his matters. Ă‚Â The matter of JamesĂ‚Â RobertĂ‚Â MartinacĂ‚Â who had previously elected trial by Court of King’s bench judge alone, with a preliminary hearing on charges of sexual assault, sexual contact with ... Read More »
3 responsesMP Thomas gets close-up look at STEM camps
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas made some new friends and perhaps some lasting memories of some science-minded young students on Wednesday. The MP spent time talking to students and learning about their projects during a visit to the Destination Exploration Camp at the University of Lethbridge. The visit was part of a ... Read More »
1 responseNo-till trial worth repeating says sugar beet farmer
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Sugar beets which were seeded directly into barley stubble have proven to be a successful venture for one farmer in Lethbridge County. Gary Vucurevich farms in Lethbridge County and shared his findings on a no-till sugar beet trial, presented on July 27 as part of Farming Smarter’s Rolling Innovation Tour, a bus tour ... Read More »
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