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Locals weave mosaic blanket donation mystery
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com After an unmarked bag of crochet squares appeared with no note, the members of Coaldale’s “Blankets for Canada” are hoping to make contact with the person who donated the squares. Nellie Slingerland of Blankets for Canada said, “On the afternoon of Jan. 4, someone dropped off a plastic bag full of 160 small ... Read More »
1 responseBILD drawing attention to Underused Housing Tax Act impacts on builders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2023
The Federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act came into effect January 1, 2022, requiring certain non-Canadian owners, and in certain circumstances Canadian owners, of residential property in Canada to file an annual return to report their ownership, and pay a one per cent tax on the property’s value if applicable. The filing deadline for 2022 ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo ready to showcase new machinery and technology
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is ready for the 2023 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair and multiple exhibitors spent Monday putting the finishing touches on their displays. This year the Ag-Expo is presented by Farm Credit Canada, and will showcase nearly 300 exhibitors. Show director Dave Fiddler said it ... Read More »
1 responseProvince pledges new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
Cal Braid – Local journalism initiative reporter – On the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the province pledged new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees in Alberta. The infusion of $7 million in additional funding will be directed towards settlement programs. The announcement was held in Vegreville Friday and led by Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, parliamentary secretary for Ukrainian Refugee ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers discuss early resolution in baby assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The father accused of sexually assaulting his young baby girl remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown discuss resolving the matter, possibly without a trial. The accused’s lawyer appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, and requested an adjournment until March 17 to allow time for him and the Crown to have ... Read More »
1 responseHuman trafficking trial cancelled over breakdown between accused and lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-day trial for a man facing numerous sex-related offences in relation to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Mohammad Neirabani was scheduled to stand trial earlier in the week, but it was adjourned after the accused and his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, parted ways, and Lancee was permitted to get ... Read More »
3 responsesSAAG exhibits reflect cultures that inspired them
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) will open three new exhibits today and house them until April 23. An opening reception for the exhibitions will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The reception includes a special singing performance and guests will have an opportunity to meet the artists. The lower gallery will display ‘My ... Read More »
1 responseCollaboration focus of school play workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Annual Convention wrapped up Friday afternoon after two days of teachers coming together from across southern Alberta. Sharing ideas and techniques, the convention is held at the University of Lethbridge every February while the students are away for Reading Week. For two days teachers engaged with one another in workshops ... Read More »
1 responseLPS unveils strategic plan at commission meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service 2023-26 strategic plan was unveiled Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Lethbridge Police Commission. In a report, commission chair Dawna Coslovi said the plan identifies goals which LPS will be focusing on in coming years. “The 2022 Community Survey completed by citizens clearly showed that while the majority ... Read More »
1 response‘Suspicious’ fire destroys historic downtown hotel
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An early morning fire, which police are calling suspicious, has destroyed a historic downtown building. Emergency responders from four stations responded to the fire along 5 St South across from Galt Gardens at around 2:15 a.m. with 28 members. The blaze at the Lethbridge Hotel resulted in ... Read More »
12 responsesProfessor addresses ‘big picture’ of climate change at SACPA
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from University of Lethbridge Professor of Philosophy Ken Peacock on Thursday on the topic of climate change. Peacock, who works in the philosophy of science department, spoke to audience members about the Conference of the Parties (COP), the issues of climate change, and the goal towards solving ... Read More »
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