November 17th, 2024

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Decorative craft putting new face on old plates

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

The Galt Museum and Archives hosted a decorative plate making session recently for its Creative Community programming. The session welcomed guests to come down and learn about the history of plate decorating, while giving them an opportunity to create a piece, too. Getting into the holiday season, plates can be used for serving Christmas meals, ... Read More »

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Sound investment with Galt’s new auditory experience

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

A new art exhibit has opened at the Galt Museum that is all ears, or at least all sound. The Politics of Sound invites audiences to explore the role sound plays within our lives. The temporary exhibit on display until May 7, 2023, aims to demonstrate how attentive listening can be a way to bring ... Read More »

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Understanding vital to improving quality of life for disabled

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

Lethbridge celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities during its 7th annual event at CASA on Friday which aimed to increase awareness and understanding and the issues that impact their lives. The event hosted community members to discuss contributions they have made towards inclusion, along with recognizing those in the community who make Lethbridge a ... Read More »

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Toews gives fiscal update, has concerns with Sovereignty Act

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

Minister of Finance Travis Toews reviewed the province’s mid-year fiscal update at a Nov. 30 virtual roundtable meeting. Toews said the update “again shows Alberta in a very strong position. We’ve seen a little bit of weakness with respect to commodity pricing over the last six weeks, even a couple of months. We’ve seen West ... Read More »

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New mystery novel dispels gloom of ‘eco-despair’

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

Local author and biologist Richard Quinlan has published a book encouraging readers to fight the grief of eco-despair. Unearthing the Muddy Truth, subtitled as An Eco-Detective Novel, looks to inspire readers to take up a stand against environmental destruction through eco-fiction. Delving into the gloom that forms around learning about environmental destruction and feelings of ... Read More »

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Commercial break-in trial set for March

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old Lethbridge man has pleaded not guilty to nearly a dozen criminal charges in relation to a commercial break-in in September. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean entered the pleas Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, on behalf of the accused, Tomas Adams, who was not required to attend the brief hearing in front of ... Read More »

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New fire/EMS recruits take centre stage for graduation

By Herald on December 3rd, 2022

Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services held a graduation ceremony for their 2022 recruits in the Lethbridge Public Library theatre on Friday. The recruits entered the room in a bagpipe procession before accepting congratulations and then receiving their badges and hats. Higher ranking department leaders and local officials ... Read More »

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Mayors and citizens to receive QEII Platinum Jubilee medals this weekend in Calgary

By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022

More than 200 exemplary community members from central and southern Alberta will be receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals at a special invitation-only ceremony in Calgary on Sunday hosted by Alberta Municipalities. Alberta’s Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne ... Read More »

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Accused in assault to stand trial in new year

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man with a Taser and BB gun is set to stand trial in the new year. Clayton Wayne Jordan, who pleaded not guilty to several charges Nov. 23 in Lethbridge provincial court, is scheduled for a one-day trial on June 6 on charges of assault ... Read More »

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G3 Carmangay secures top elevator award

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

The G3 Carmangay grain elevator has received the Elevator of the Year award from CP Rail for the third time for demonstrating efficient railcar loading and a strong commitment to safety. G3 Carmangay received the award last month. CP presents this annually to grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single loading point while ... Read More »

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Community Band Society celebrating 35 years with Mayor’s Christmas Concert

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Community Band Society is bringing back their annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks their 29th concert. The concert will take place this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Southminster United Church with special guests Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker and the Alegré Choir, ... Read More »

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