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Fort trader experience opens view of 19th century life in Alberta
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up held an educational event Thursday morning teaching audiences of the life and labour of a fort trader back in the 1800s. The extended tour looked at the experience of the time with educational videos, presentations, and activities to showcase the lifestyle back in settler times. Also included was how the Fort interacted with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter Plot Hop promotes innovation in ag
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter isn’t just the name of a local program that focuses on applied research that helps southern Alberta farmers make informed choices. It may also describe the focus of a “plot hop” that was staged Thursday at the facility just east of the city on the Jail Road. The ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta on the Plate features line-up of local restaurants
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
Several city establishments will be participating in the fourth annual Alberta on the Plate dine-around festival which runs Aug. 12 through 21. Lethbridge participants include Italian Table, Mocha Cabana, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Telegraph Taphouse, Theoretically Brewing, Water Tower Grill & Bar and Bourbon and Butter. Cattlemen’s Chophouse in Picture Butte is also involved. “This ... Read More »
1 responseAIMCo investment loss a failure, says Phillips
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge West MLA, Shannon Phillips is responding to reports of recent losses incurred by the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Phillips issued a statement following a report in the Globe and Mail about AIMCo being out as an owner of the European movie theatre chain Vue International, having bought the ... Read More »
5 responsesMarket vendors positive about new Festival Square location
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After being moved to a temporary location because of construction, the Wednesday farmer’s market in Downtown Lethbridge is back in its old but improved location. The third Wednesday farmer’s market, hosted by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ under the auspices of Lethbridge Exhibition, ran Wednesday in Festival Square attracting strong crowds. The renovated location ... Read More »
1 responseSTARS aims to improve helicopter fleet through critical donations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, STARS is one step closer to being able to renew its helicopter fleet. “At BASF, we are committed to building safe and healthy communities across Canada, which is why supporting STARS was a natural fit,” said Jonathan Sweat, Vice President, BASF Canada Agricultural ... Read More »
3 responsesViolent assault that left victim permanently disabled nets two year sentence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, was sentenced to two years in custody Wednesday. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge Judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Wednesday for sentencing. The accused pleaded guilty last April and agreed to ... Read More »
1 responseRockies trail guide updated for new generation of hikers
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022
The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by authors Brian Patton and Bart Robinson is passing its 50-year milestone with the release of its 10th edition. First published by Summerthought Publishing back in 1971, the guide offers a comprehensive guide to backpacking and hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies, including areas in Waterton Lakes National Park and ... Read More »
1 responseCrowsnest Pass prepping for post-pandemic Heritage Festival
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022
The Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival will be hosting its 17th annual event from July 28 – August 1 beginning with the Heritage Youth Theatre Company’s presentation of “Blood at the Barracks – a Courtroom Drama”. The play will reflect this year’s theme of ‘Moonshine, Music, and Mayhem’ paying tribute by marking the ... Read More »
1 responseCounty to discuss financial commitment to attract and retain doctors
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge County council will be exploring the option to provide a monetary commitment to help mitigate the impact of the doctor shortage in the south zone and explore ways to attract family physicians within the county. During a delegation presented during the July 7 council meeting, Lethbridge County council heard from Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, ... Read More »
1 responseLining up to support KidSport
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year hiatus because of COVID restrictions, KidSport Lethbridge and Taber staged its annual golf fundraiser on Wednesday at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Ninety-two golfers hit the links in a shotgun start under sunny skies in the afternoon to support KidSport which helps cover the cost of registration fees ... Read More »
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