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Food banks seeking volunteers to help with increase in clients
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Food Bank are both voicing their need for more volunteers to keep up with the rising increase in clients. Interfaith Food Bank executive director Danielle McIntyre said the summer break impacted the numbers of volunteers. “We’re seeing a lot of people settling back into ... Read More »
1 responseU of L program hopes to EleVate Indigenous students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Theodora Macleod – Local Journalist Initiative Reporter When it comes to innovation aimed at improving opportunities and experiences for Indigenous students and young people, the University of Lethbridge has no shortage of initiatives. In partnership with the Blackfoot Confederacy and The MasterCard Foundation, the university has been running the EleV program since 2019. EleV and ... Read More »
1 responseOverdose awareness event shines spotlight on impact of drug crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgherald.com Multiple local agencies and groups gathered in Galt Gardens Thursday afternoon as part of International Overdose Awareness Day, campaigning to end overdoses and remembering those who have died. Moms Stop The Harm joined forces with the Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly (AAWEAR), Friends of Medicare and Raging Grannies ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal author follows passion for writing
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2023
Books can hold so many meanings, lessons, and symbolism within them: like a painting, a story created contains layers upon layers of detail artistically put together in order to paint the bigger picture. It is in this art form a local author has come forth with her newly published works. Local author Brit Stanford, founder ... Read More »
2 responsesMan gets prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man who was caught distributing child pornography through an online chat group has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Colton Bedard was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Justice to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count under the Criminal Code that prohibits the distribution, sale, ... Read More »
3 responsesWhoop-Up Days smashes attendance records
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The numbers are in and this year’s attendance for Whoop-Up Days broke multiple records, not only historically but also when it comes to a six-year average. A total of 77,263 visitors attended the five-day fair last week. That attendance is more than 160 per cent higher than the six-year average, and well-above the ... Read More »
1 responsePilot project to see speed limit reduced in westside subdivision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Residents of Paradise Canyon/The Canyons and anyone driving through that area, may want to practice driving slower so they’re not caught off guard when the speed limit is reduced next month. Beginning Sept. 15 the city is implementing a three-year pilot project to reduce the speed limit to 40 km-h in the subdivision, ... Read More »
1 responsePolice warn of high-risk offender living in city
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service has issued a warning about a high-risk offender who is living in the city. In a release, the LPS says the warning is being issued in the interest of public safety. Cory Raymond Cook, 23, was recently released from custody on a peace bond in relation to a sexual assault involving a ... Read More »
1 responseBicycles a target in city drug trade
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bicycles can be a great means of transportation, however; they are also a big target for theft in connection with drugs in Lethbridge. Lethbridge Police Service Sgt. Ryan Darroch said Thursday there is a connection between bike thefts and drugs here. “We see a constant flow of ... Read More »
5 responsesTaxpayers federation says Albertans save on school supplies with no sales tax
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Albertans are saving big money on school supplies because the province doesn’t have a sales tax. Lethbridge-based Alberta director of the CTF says families here are saving about $50 each because of the absence of a provincial sales tax. “Inflation is making things much tougher to manage, but ... Read More »
3 responsesSchools getting ready to resume in the city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new school year is around the corner and many families and school staff find themselves getting ready for the daily routine once again. While families make sure their children have the school supplies needed for the new year, get them back into an early bedtime routine and prepare themselves to begin making ... Read More »
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