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Gov’t must fix condo power rebate: NDP

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022

Ry Clarke LETHBRIDGE HERALD Rachel Notley is standing by condo owners in Alberta, demanding the UCP take action and release condominium owners the money they are owed in electricity rebates. Following a statement by a spokesperson on behalf of Dale Nally, associate minister of Natural Gas and Electricity, it was outlinined that sub-metered units will ... Read More »

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Pre-trial conference scheduled for Coutts protestor

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of multiple individuals arrested in relation to the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, had his matters in Lethbridge provincial court Friday. Eastin Stewart Oler, one of nine individuals charged with mischief by impeding the lawful use of property and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, had his ... Read More »

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Shakespeare in the Park staging ‘Hamlet’ until Aug. 19

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Shakespeare in the Park is back for another summer. The long-running summer tradition in Lethbridge is staging outdoor performances in the city until Aug. 19. On Friday, the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society staged “Hamlet” at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and on Thursday night on the plaza at Casa. On Thursday July 28, “Hamlet” ... Read More »

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Nature Conservancy of Canada promotes upcoming BioBlitz

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging people to take part in the third annual National Backyard BioBlitz between July 28 to August 1 by taking pictures while outdoors. Last year, the event contributed 35,000 species observations that were uploaded by people on iNaturalist, an app people download on their phones. This year ... Read More »

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First Nations prepare mentally for Pope’s Alberta visit

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2022

Pope Francis arrives in Canada this Sunday for a week-long trip across Canada working towards reconciliation and apologizing to Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the operation of residential schools. Seven years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action called on the Pope to issue an apology to ... Read More »

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CBSA officers receive special training in lead-up to Papal visit

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2022

Canadian Border Services Agency is preparing for the upcoming Papal visit in Canada, July 24 – 29, anticipating an influx of travellers and making preparations for those travelling across the border. Evolving with COVID-19 requirements, CBSA has been working with government agencies to lessen travel times and helping travellers with preparations. “The CBSA is proud ... Read More »

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Council addressing homeless encampment issue Tuesday

By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday will consider a motion by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to address the homeless encampment situation here. The motion calls for a task force to be struck to gather key partners for a community of what the motion calls “complex issues.” It also asks city council to ... Read More »

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Apology and visit from Pope Francis long overdue

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022

Pope Francis will be in Canada beginning on Sunday for a week-long trip working towards reconciliation and healing between the Roman Catholic Church and the Indigenous communities of Canada, visiting Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. With an aim to foster healing and reconciliation that has been spurred by an invitation back in 2021 from Canada’s ... Read More »

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Emissions project monitoring pollution on Alberta roads

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A project set to test the emissions profile of Alberta vehicles is taking place for the third time ever, this time focused on heavy duty transport trucks at the commercial vehicle inspection stations. The Clean Air Strategic Alliance first measured the emissions of Alberta vehicles in 1998, then in 2006 and now in ... Read More »

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Municipalities support retaining the RCMP

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A call to action has been signed by 72 municipalities and other organizations from across Alberta in support of keeping the RCMP in the province and has been sent to the provincial government. The National Police Federation recently launched the list of those that have signed the Call to Action, to voice concern ... Read More »

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Admission open for Piikani golf tournament

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022

The Piikani Nation is hosting a golf tournament at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort July 28 – 29, part of the 63rd annual Piikani Nation Celebration. Event organizers Troy Crow Shoe and Joseph Yellow Horn have worked with Matt Barkway at Paradise Canyon to set up the tournament accepting teams of two with admission open to ... Read More »

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