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Mayor welcomes community to annual Whoop-Up Days barbecue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The second annual Mayor’s Community Barbecue took place in front of City Hall Tuesday following the Whoop-Up Days parade, where dozens gathered to enjoy a free lunch while listening to musician Trevor Panczak. Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to reporters shortly after flipping some burgers for those patiently waiting in line and said that ... Read More »
1 responseSmith calls on NDP to get on board with renewable energy pause
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf and Premier Danielle Smith continue to defend the government’s moratorium on renewable energy, and say a six-month pause in new green energy projects was not irresponsible and the NDP needs to get on board. “What’s irresponsible is the NDP siding with (federal) Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault against Alberta,” ... Read More »
6 responsesRibfest satisfies appetites for barbecue
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
The smell of cooked meats, barbecue sauces and other fantastic foods filled the air as Ribfest returned bigger than ever to Lethbridge. Those in the city were treated to what some people consider the greatest version of Ribfest in Canada, beating out all 17 other cities. Organized by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge, Ribfest has ... Read More »
1 responseTears of joy as local man steps up to save dog
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
Sometimes it just takes a single act of kindness to remind a community of the good in the world and one local man has shown that he can make a difference in the lives of many. Animal adoption and foster care organizations have been facing an uphill battle for some time as shelters become overfilled ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal contributions for Canadian Foodgrains Bank exceed expectations
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on August 23rd, 2023
Organizers have reported the two successful harvests in Picture Butte and Coaldale for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will add hundreds of thousands of dollars in aid to the charitable organization. Following the Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains project’s harvest and barbecue on Aug. 15, a harvest took place at the Picture Butte and District Foodgrains 2023 Growing Project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man Van rolling into city to give PSA tests
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com One in six Alberta men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes and on Friday, some will get a chance to see if they may have issues with the gland when the Man Van visits the London Drugs parking lot. Prostate cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in massive drug bust may be headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who had hoped to resolve the case without going to trial, may be heading there, anyway. During a hearing last April, defence requested an adjournment to allow more time to review disclosure and have resolution discussions with the Crown. However, ... Read More »
3 responsesRain can’t dampen spirits at Whoop-Up Days parade
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds braved inclement weather Tuesday morning to enjoy the Whoop-Up Days parade, with many families upholding their yearly tradition despite the rain. Just before the parade started, as a little drizzle fell, Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin, spoke to media at the staging grounds behind Park Place Mall ... Read More »
2 responsesShoe drive steps up for kids
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
While kids hate to hear it, school is right around the corner and that means back-to-school shopping has returned, but current prices can leave some families struggling to purchase everything they need. From books and backpacks to pens and pencils, school shopping lists can seem daunting and never ending. The final price tag could overwhelm ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Military Museum display examines impact of PTSD
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
Prior to the First World War, soldiers suffering from mental illnesses and nervous conditions as a result of war were believed to have weak minds or character. This evolution of conflict resulted in an understanding and treatment of what became known among soldiers as “shell shock.” We now recognize this to be post-traumatic stress disorder ... Read More »
1 responseCity adjusting transit routes
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Public transit never existed when Benjamin Franklin was alive, otherwise he may have said “nothing is certain except death and taxes, and changing bus routes.” Although the City tries to avoid making changes to its bus routes too often, it’s unavoidable in a constantly growing city. “As part of Lethbridge Transit’s continuous improvement ... Read More »
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