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Craft project adds seasonal gifts for Meals on Wheels
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Students from Ecole Agnes Davidson Elementary School are helping spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season with their artwork. Partnering with Meals on Wheels, the social compassion project had students make cards, crafts, and art work that will be delivered to people receiving the meals for the month of December. During the month, each meal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prank 911 caller receives suspended sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com At about 7 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2021, 911 dispatch in Lethbridge received a call from a man who said people were harassing him, but then he hung up. A couple of hours later the man, who sounded intoxicated, called 911 again, and continued calling every two minutes after that, rambling and saying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outgoing police commission chair positive about future
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com On Wednesday, Lethbridge Police Commission Chair Rob vanSpronsen led not only the last meeting of 2022 but also his last meeting as part of the LPC as he is retiring after six years of service. During the meeting commissioner Dawna Coslovi spoke on behalf of the commission to thank vanSpronsen for his leadership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Bird, Little Bird offers fun at Helen Schuler Nature Centre
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is home to Big Bird, Little Bird, a preschoolers program built around nature themes. Ruth Gangur-Powell is the program coordinator, and explained it as an ongoing opportunity for young children to learn, play, and socialize. “In the midst of COVID, we decided we’d try to run this program not just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local home builder helping put Christmas cheer under the tree
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Volunteers from Avonlea Homes filled their shopping carts with Christmas gifts Thursday morning at Toys R Us next to Park Place Mall. For the third year, Avonlea raised over $12,000 for the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Program, which will provide around 625 gifts for children within the community, ages newborn to 18 years old. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Release conditions altered for doctor in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A doctor charged in connection with human trafficking and sex-related offences, and who has been free on bail for more than a year, has been allowed to change some of his release conditions. Dr. Ziyaad Noor, who practiced medicine in Lethbridge and Calgary, was released Aug. 24, 2021 on $10,000 bail, with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outstanding citizens honoured for dedication to community
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five city residents on Thursday were honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals. The ceremony was staged by YWCA Lethbridge & District at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association Centre. Recipients included Belinda Crowson, Jacen Abrey, Jaime Vandenberg, Bev Lanz and Laura Branner. Vandenberg wasn’t present for the ceremony and ... Read More »
2 responsesFunding for food banks vital, says Nixon
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Last week the provincial government announced up to $20 million in support of food banks and other civil service agencies across the province. From that, $10 million is set to release over two years, with $5 million being distributed within weeks and the second $5 million allocated for use in fiscal year 2023-24. ... Read More »
3 responsesUniversity researcher advancing knowledge on chronic inflammation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge researcher’s work has earned national recognition focused on understanding how chronic inflammation drives changes in brain structure, function and behaviour. U of L post-doctoral researcher Chelsea Matisz recently received a L’Oréal Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowship and one of three Royal Society of Canada Alice Wilson Awards. ... Read More »
1 responseMotion put forward to rescind ward system plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Dec. 13 could revisit its decision to proceed with an analysis of a ward system for elections. A motion co-sponsored by councillor John Middleton-Hope and deputy mayor Ryan Parker to rescind a previous council decision on June 7 will require a two-thirds majority vote. On June 7, council approved ... Read More »
1 responseBindra facing fresh trials for sexual assault in 2023
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man waiting to be sentenced for sexually assaulting three women between 2018 and 2020, is set to stand trial next spring and summer in relation to sexual assaults against two other women. Sohil Bindra, whose matters were in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, is charged with sexual assault, choking with intent, assault ... Read More »
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