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Neudorf named to new cabinet position
By Lethbridge Herald on June 10th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf has once again been named a member of premier Danielle Smithâs cabinet. Neudorf on Friday was named Minister of Affordability and Vice-chair of the Treasury Board. In the last cabinet, he served as Minister of Infrastructure and Deputy Premier. Joseph Schow, MLA for Cardston-Siksika, was named ... Read More »
4 responsesIndigenous games night sparks fun in education
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 9th, 2023
As the years pass, traditions can be lost and forgotten without continuous education and involvement from members of the community. As a result, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division held its second annual Indigenous celebration to wrap up the semester. This celebration included a traditional Blackfoot prayer, dinner and several Indigenous games known to have been ... Read More »
1 responseSACPA hears about bail conundrum in Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 9th, 2023
While some politicians say they will become tougher on crime and bail, some individuals who work in the justice system say it is not that easy or even the right move. During an event held Thursday by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA), two individuals, a Crown prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer, ... Read More »
2 responsesKidney Foundation walk set for Saturday at Henderson
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Kidney Foundation of Canada is hosting its largest annual community fundraiser this weekend with walks across the country. Lethbridge’s is scheduled for Henderson Lake on Saturday morning with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk going at 10. Participants can do one lap around the lake, which is a three-kilometre distance, ... Read More »
1 responseâBe safe, have funâ officials urge caution on the water this summer
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Officials with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services are reminding everyone to take precautions and stay safe as residents start looking for ways to cool down, with many flocking to the river or other bodies of water across the city. âWe see people getting out there on their floaties and swimming ... Read More »
1 responseFamily and friends share the stage in a special way with University of Lethbridge grad
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge captured the special moments that led to his graduation in a unique way, and ended up attracting a lot of attention from attendees. Hassan Nadeem, who graduated from the U of L with a Bachelors Degree of Management in accounting, said he wanted his family ... Read More »
2 responsesPlay helps grow the human brain, says U of L professor
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2023
While it is common knowledge that young children need to grow and shape their brains for the future, it is now understood that the same requirements are needed for adolescents. According to a University of Lethbridge professor in neuroscience, Dr. Robbin Gibb, the simple act of playing can help grow the human brain and even ... Read More »
2 responsesFarmers’ market returning to Exhibition
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced the return of the Farmers’ Market for its 2023 season to begin Saturday at the North Pavilion. “We’re excited to kick it off this weekend June 10 and it’ll go through Thanksgiving weekend, and then in a few weeks we’re going to kick off the downtown (market) ... Read More »
2 responsesSearch and rescue exercises underway on local terrain
By Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five days of search and rescue training by the 435 Transportation and Rescue Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force began here Monday. A total of about 100 personnel from elements of the Canadian and American military will be operating out of the Lethbridge airport for the annual search and ... Read More »
1 responseWomen motorcyclists rally for charity
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
Women in the Wind WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge held its inaugural Motorcycle Poker Rally on Saturday. The rally stretched 245 kilometres and riders revved up at Honkers Bar and Grill and rode to Cattlemen’s Chophouse in Picture Butte, down to Simply Irresistible in Welling, up to Fort MacLeod’s Stronghold Brewing and back to Honkers. Riders ... Read More »
1 responseBurton Cummings returning to Lethbridge this weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Break it to them gently but Burton Cummings has his own way to rock. And the Canadian rock legend will be showing it to a Lethbridge audience once again on June 11 when he will stand tall at the Enmax Centre with his band the Carpet Frogs. Cummings, who last appeared in Lethbridge ... Read More »
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