November 17th, 2024

Local News

New centenarian celebrates milestone with family

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge resident is having a hard time finding the words to express what it feels like to live to be a 100 years old, after reaching the big milestone Monday surrounded by friends and family. Heritage Lodge resident and newly-minted centenarian, Trudy Kazokas, seemed surprised by her own longevity. “You just carry ... Read More »

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Teddy Toss spreading community cheer

By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2022

Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Hurricanes players Jett Jones, Cole Shepard and Bryan Thomson dropped by the Audiology and Children’s Allied Health Services unit at the Melcor Centre on Monday to drop teddy bears off to children and spread a little holiday cheer. “Specifically a youth while they’re going through a difficult time, hospitalization ... Read More »

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New YMCA programs target well-being in youth and young adults

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022

The local YMCA has expanded their services to include two new programs intended to help struggling youth and young adults. The programs are YMind, a class for ages 13-30 that deals with stress and anxiety, and the Alternative Suspension Program (ASP), aimed at youth who are having trouble in school. Both programs are underway now, ... Read More »

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Winter recreation awaits in Waterton

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022

When winter settles upon Waterton Lakes National Park, the landscape is transformed from colourful beauty into a place of subtler contrasts. Shining white at times, a muted grey-white at others, it’s still a place where nature’s immensity can be enjoyed. The park makes opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, alpine touring, and wildlife viewing accessible ... Read More »

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Locally-raised author pens book about risk and rescue

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022

Author Cathalynn Labonte-Smith has a new book, Rescue Me: Behind the Scenes of Search and Rescue (2022), which details stories from search and rescue specialists throughout North America. She spent her childhood in Lethbridge and southern Alberta and now lives on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, where her husband Stephen volunteers with search and rescue. Seeing firsthand ... Read More »

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Autopsy report in Tailfeathers homicide delivered to defence

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After waiting months to receive an autopsy report relating to the death of a Fort Macleod man in 2021, lawyers for five accused finally have the information and are now waiting to schedule a preliminary hearing. The matter for Miranda Mae Turuk, Richard William Lavell, Randy Lee Giroux, Michelle Lee Toth and Edward ... Read More »

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Impaired motorcycle collision results in conditional sentence

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who drunkenly crashed into a pickup truck with his motorcycle with enough force to knock the truck onto its side, has received a custodial sentence, but one he will be allowed to serve in the community. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Roy Garnet Scarrow was handed a ... Read More »

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Avalanche Canada connecting backcountry users with better information on conditions

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022

Avalanche Canada has released an updated avalanche condition information system to release up to date and current conditions to help travellers plan their back country outings. The new system includes smaller regions that can more accurately portray critical information. It also groups regions with similar conditions together to help travellers assess the information faster. The ... Read More »

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Warrant issued for accused in Fort Macleod break-in

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for one of two people charged in relation to a break-in at a Fort Macleod business last month. At about 9:21 p.m. Nov. 21 Fort Macleod RCMP received a complaint of a break-in to a local business. Fort Macleod RCMP, along with Coaldale traffic services and the ... Read More »

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New West finishes off the year with a ‘Blockbuster’

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is ready to close out 2022 with Blockbuster, a hit parade of people’s favourite blockbuster songs and sketch comedy from Dec. 14 – 31. Director Grahame Renyk said people can expect a lot of laughter and the goofiness on stage that is a staple for New West Theatre. “We’re sort ... Read More »

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New teachers network with employers at U of L symposium

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022

Student teachers finishing up their final semester at the University of Lethbridge came together Friday for the PS III Large-Group Seminar and Symposium. Wrapping up their Professional Semester III, Education students got the chance to network and prepare as they get ready to graduate and enter into their careers as teachers. The seminar is the ... Read More »

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