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Festival set to share Somali culture
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
From the east of Africa to the south of Canada, newcomers to Lethbridge face many struggles but a familiar festival aims to ease them into their new home. The Somali community in Lethbridge is small but growing as families move here from towns like Brooks or even straight from Somalia itself. President of the Somali ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating Canada Day as a new citizen
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com This year’s Canada Day will be the first time celebrating the holiday as a Canadian Citizen for a Lethbridge resident who took the citizenship oath earlier this spring. This year has been one of many accomplishments for Lethbridge resident, Mila Wagner who moved to Alberta two years after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrior relay back in action for Canada Day weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
This Canada Day weekend is set to see shining sun along with some of fantastic events and entertainment across the city. One such event, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, will be fun, free and frantic, as the Warrior Relay dashes back to Lethbridge. The Warrior Relay has been played in North America for ... Read More »
1 responseLicence raffles give hunters a chance to help conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta hunters have a chance to aid provincial conservation efforts and win a chance to go on a special hunt. Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Minister’s Special Licence Hunt. The raffle opened May 30 and runs to Aug. 10. Draw date is Aug. 11. For a $20 ticket, licenced hunters ... Read More »
1 responseKids camp aims to enhance children’s cultural knowledge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
All aboard the cultural express! There is a new kid’s camp coming to Lethbridge with the hopes of sparking some curiosity and education about the many cultural heritages that make up the community. Beginning next week, children will be able to experience a fun-filled adventure with the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. Jackie Stambene, membership coordinator ... Read More »
1 responseCity getting charged up about Electric Vehicles
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has opened multiple Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations at four strategic locations across the city to accommodate the increase of electricity-propelled vehicles within the city. The City of Lethbridge recently installed 22 new EV charging stations and they are now open to the public for use. ... Read More »
4 responsesMultiple collisions played role in Wednesday traffic delays
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Incidents on Whoop-Up Drive and Crowsnest Trail Wednesday evening left many motorists stranded on the east side of the Oldman River unable to reach West Lethbridge for hours. One incident occurred just after 4 p.m. when a flatbed trailer carrying equipment jack-knifed and flipped on its side in front of startled drivers, some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather opening door to grasshopper invasion
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
As the hot and dry weather continues, the risk of invasive grasshoppers in southern Alberta multiplying in large quantities increases. One expert in this field says Lethbridge is looking fairly safe this summer but there are pockets of land throughout western Canada that may see significant problems due to the recent heatwave. University of Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with drug offences the day bail conditions relaxed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was granted bail in February on drug-related charges, was arrested earlier this month, the same day his bail conditions were relaxed to give him more freedom. On June 8 Larry Healy Jr. was in Lethbridge court of justice where the judge agreed to amend his previous bail conditions and ... Read More »
1 responseKayaking program to make a splash again for summer seniors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is gearing up for their summer programming, which begins as early as next week with the return of intro to kayaking for seniors over 55 years old. Program coordinator Ashley Kern said their intro to kayaking was so successful last year, that they decided to bring it back for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free transit to Henderson for July 1 evening festivities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Saturday is party time around the country with Canada Day celebrations in the spotlight. And The City of Lethbridge is making it easier for residents planning to hit Henderson Lake on Saturday evening to catch entertainment and enjoy the festivities. Limited parking around Henderson Lake Park doesn’t have to be a deterrent because ... Read More »
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