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Cardston ends booze ban
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023
Cardston town council has voted by a 5-2 margin to allow alcohol sales. Cardston is home to the first temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada and has been dry for 121 years. But council popped the cork on change on Tuesday by allowing liquor service at restaurants and ... Read More »
1 responseCancer Connect program comes to Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new program has been launched in Lethbridge for those living with cancer and for their caregivers, to have a safe space to gather and learn strategies for everyday life while battling the disease. Wellspring Alberta, a registered charity that began in Calgary in 2007 as Wellspring Calgary and later merged with Wellsprings ... Read More »
1 responseJunker car rally raises money for a good cause
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local group of car enthusiasts with a soft spot for beater cars, took part in a challenge recently that gave them the opportunity to showcase their creativity and resourcefulness, while collecting funds for a local charity. With the help of members from the Lethbridge Sports Car Club, local resident Peter Brook has ... Read More »
1 responseKaraoke lands city accountant in the national spotlight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com What started as an after-tax-season work party turned into a karaoke competition for a Lethbridge accountant that ultimately landed her on the national stage. When Shine Landayan-Blanco went out to celebrate the end of their busy season at Ten Ten Pub earlier this year, she was not expecting to come across an opportunity ... Read More »
1 responseEconomic SPC seeks options for water infrastructure upgrade costs
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City taxpayers have dodged a bullet – for now. With city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Wednesday hearing a presentation about much-needed and costly improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure, taxpayers could have been facing substantial annual rate increases for the next several years to pay for ... Read More »
1 responseMan changes pleas after charges read
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, changed his mind after he heard the allegations read in court. Jonathan Russell Dyck pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and breach of release conditions. However, after details of the ... Read More »
1 responseCity expanding public mural program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from building owners and artists throughout Lethbridge that are interested in installing a mural on a high-visibility exterior wall across the city. Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Jana MacKenzie spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New effort being made for bail before assault, shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail last April in relation to an assault and shooting earlier this year, will make another attempt to gain his freedom while he waits to stand trial. Robert Duane Vincent was denied bail on April 21, despite assurances by his lawyer he could safely be released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown waiting for clarification before sharing disclosure in gym coach case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a former Lethbridge gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls, is still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee will have to wait in line, however. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Lancee said she has yet to receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College ready to celebrate Coulee Fest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is ready to open its doors to members of the community to enjoy their fifth annual Coulee Fest Saturday with a bigger and better event for the whole family. Manager of alumni and engagement, Stephanie Savage spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the college could not be more excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale begins work on outdoor gathering space
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 13th, 2023
The Town of Coaldale has broken ground on Phase 3 of the Civic Square project. Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of the highly anticipated year-round outdoor gathering space which will be located on the vacant land behind the Town’s recently completed Civic Square Building. Upon completion, the outdoor gathering place will function ... Read More »
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