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Premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD & Lisa Johnson – THE CANADIAN PRESS Premier Danielle Smith removed her government’s deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Speaking to reporters in Calgary for the first time since the allegations surfaced two weeks ago, Smith said ... Read More »
7 responsesHospital foundation fundraiser soars well past $400K goal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is thanking the community for helping them reach and surpass their goal during this year’s Care from the Heart Day. With an original goal of $400,000 to celebrate their 30th annual Care from the Heart Day last week, the CHR Foundation called on the community for help during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels campaign driven by community support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Select People Solutions and Teamworks Career Centre recently announced the results of the Meals on Wheels 23 Days of Christmas Campaign they partnered with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Cuppers Coffee during the 2024 holidays. Meals on Wheels Lethbridge is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1970, providing hot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather ready to make a U-turn from frigid to downright balmy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tired of winter yet? Well, you won’t have to wait long for the weather to take a 180-degree turn. After a late start, winter will take a break in coming days as southern Alberta emerges from the deep freeze to temperatures that will be downright balmy. The extreme cold that had Lethbridge experiencing ... Read More »
1 responseCriminal Justice research projects offer students real-life experience
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many Lethbridge Polytechnic programs offer real-life experiences to prepare students for the work force. In the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program students are engaged in a research project working alongside mentors in the field. Zane Johnson, a fourth year Criminal Justice student, has been working on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carmangay farmer recognized for soil conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Carmangay farmer is being honoured by the Farming Smarter organization for his soil conservation efforts. Kevin Auch will receive the Orville Yanke Award last week at the Farming Smarter conference and trade show at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Farming Smarter says the award is “a full-circle moment for this soil conservationist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!60th anniversary of Maple Leaf marked with pride on Flag Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 18th, 2025
Several members of the Legion along with other community members gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag. On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf flag was inaugurated in a public ceremony and flew for the first time, after years of collaboration to create a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Day events a celebration of play for young and old alike
By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Day is a holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February and many families celebrated by play-based learning at both the University of Lethbridge and the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. The university had many activities where kids could learn about bugs while enjoying games and release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold weather can put freeze on electric vehicles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just like it can sap the energy of humans, cold weather impacts electric vehicles. Depending upon the EV model, freezing temperatures can cut range by as much as 40 per cent. For cold weather climates, this can be problematic for drivers who regularly traverse long distances. And while charging systems are growing, anxiety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says allegations in AHS lawsuit could constitute major scandal
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2025
Former chief executive officer of AHS, Athana Mentzelopoulos, has filed a $1.7-million lawsuit against the minister of health for wrongful dismissal after she was fired last month. Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP party, says he has seen the filed claims in the lawsuit and he says it explains and expands on the allegations. ... Read More »
11 responsesCity looking ahead to warmer weather’s need for seasonal workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is hiring seasonal workers for multiple positions during the spring and summer months to join their public operations team. Shannon Brezina, Talent Development Partner with the city, told reporters Friday that they are looking to hire approximately 60 new positions including labourers in parks and cemeteries, transportation operations and ... Read More »
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