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Alberta’s sole federal cabinet minister reflects on the year that was
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 30th, 2022
Working in Canada’s federal cabinet and being a part of the 29th Canadian Ministry can be a challenging job. But for Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance – solely representing Alberta in cabinet, including Edmonton-Centre as a Liberal MP – the challenge is worth the reward for Albertans witnessing their voices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family distraught after loss of home
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Joanna Vold burst into tears Thursday when she pulled into the driveway of her home and saw windows covered with plywood and a steel mesh fence barricading her property. Vold was home late Wednesday afternoon with her daughter and grandson when fire broke out on the lower floor of the north-facing bi-level house ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report shows Canadian generosity toward charities reaching new lows
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2022
The Fraser Institute recently released their annual study with numbers that pertain to Canadians donating to charities being at the lowest point in 20 years. “This is a study that we’ve been doing basically every year for more than 20 years,” said Jake Fuss, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. “I think we’ve been ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf optimistic about Lethbridge as new year dawns
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the province slowly transitioning into a post-restriction environment throughout the year, Albertans had a lot to appreciate after two years of virtual lockdown. From Freedom Convoys to courthouse rallies, the COVID-19 pandemic still loomed large over Lethbridge and its citizens. For Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf, 2022 has been a political whirlwind that ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge man charged with murdering wife
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is facing charges after the second homicide in the city this year. David Albert Dragland, 59, is charged with one count of first degree murder in the death of his 59-year-old wife Shelley Tuesday. Dragland has been remanded in custody and has a scheduled court appearance on Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year-In-Review: Top stories from July – September
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2022
As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year, we take time to reflect back on 2022 and examine all the ups and downs, highs and lows and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. Each day this week will feature the top local headlines with the year split ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips reflects on UCP failures as 2023 election nears
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a challenging year as part of the official opposition, New Democratic Party MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips, said they are hopeful for a better 2023 with a provincial election on the horizon. “Locally my focus has been on making sure that Lethbridge is heard. We have a provincial government that have ... Read More »
5 responsesSales taxes taking bite out of the holidays in other provinces: CTF
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Kris Sims believes in the Alberta advantage. Sims, Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, recently moved to Lethbridge from B.C. with her family and has seen first-hand the lower costs residents of this province face daily with no provincial sales tax to take more hard-earned money out of wallets. But Sims has ... Read More »
1 responsePiikani Nation hosts candidate forum as election day looms
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2022
The Piikani Nation is gearing up for its upcoming election on Jan. 9 hosting candidate forums around southern Alberta to help inform voters in the lead up to voting. On Tuesday, members of the Piikani Nation in Lethbridge gathered at the Public Library’s Main Branch to hear from those running. The forum allowed candidates running ... Read More »
1 responseU of L looks to recognize Indigenous artists with Spirit Prize Award
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge is calling on its Indigenous artists to get their submissions ready for the Spirit Prize Award. Supported by uLethbridge alumnus Terry Whitehead, the prize aims to support emerging Indigenous visual artists working in traditional or contemporary practices to help advance them as artists. Students are asked to submit a proposal for ... Read More »
2 responsesNo injuries or dangerous goods spilled in Taber train derailment
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2022
THE CANADIAN PRESS – Just after midnight on Wednesday, Taber RCMP responded to assist Canadian Pacific (CP) railway police with reports of a train derailment. Mounties say in a news release that 11 railcars derailed in various locations along Highway 3 between Highway 26 to Range Road 163 and 162. Canadian Pacific Railway police were ... Read More »
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