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Local economic organizations launch joint business survey
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The fourth Brighter Together Survey will see Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) join with Economic Development Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. Director of marketing and communications with Economic Development Lethbridge, Mark Neskar said they used to do major employer surveys, with employers that have more than 100 employees, but the ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous tourism expanding in southern Alberta, says ITA
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
Coming up next week, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) will be hosted by the Enoch Cree Nation for its fourth annual conference at the River Cree Resort and Casino Inn. At the conference Dec. 5-7, the ITA will be launching a new brand to help their member’s companies be recognized. “(It’s) a really great opportunity to ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s elementary students learn about healthy lifestyles
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
Students from St. Patrick’s Fine Arts Elementary School hosted a Health Promotion Fair with nursing students from the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday. Third- and fourth-year nursing students came to the school’s gym to set up booths to help educate them on healthy lifestyles with community partners aiding in the education. “They need to know ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil passes budget with 5.1 per cent tax increase
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the four-year operating budget which will result in an annual residential property tax increase of 5.1 per cent. The budget was unanimously recommended to council when it acted as Economic Standing Policy Committee following a week of deliberations. “I think we kind of ... Read More »
11 responsesDecision still to be made on utilizing Civic Centre as sober shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report will be presented to city council today by chief of staff Carly Kleisinger on public feedback about a sober shelter being considered for the city. Today’s council meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. in City Hall and will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel. Council will be asked to accept Kleisinger’s ... Read More »
5 responsesLibrary’s Austen escape room boon for book lovers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
Lethbridge Public Library’s Crossings Branch was the site for the first-ever Jane Austen Escape Room on Saturday. The Escape Room idea came up between branch coworkers Emily Kundrik and Jordan MacKinnon. “Her and I sat down and we wanted to come up with a program that we could do in the winter because the winter ... Read More »
1 responseProvince planning Hwy 3 twinning over 10 years
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
Premier Danielle Smith has announced the province plans to twin the remaining portions of Highway 3. As a first step, a request for proposals has been sent out to three bidders and the government aims to have shovels hit the ground in the spring for the 46 km stretch from Taber to Burdett. At the ... Read More »
1 responseCollege engineering technology team celebrates Capstone win
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A team of three former Lethbridge College Geomatics Engineering Technology students was recently recognized for their research project of a road network analysis of emergency services. The students won the 2022 Capstone Project of the Year Award, given annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). The team consisted ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect in cannabis store robbery set for trial in 2023
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store more than a year ago is set to stand trial early in the new year. Hank Lee Tremblay will stand trial for five days in three different courtrooms next January and February in Lethbridge provincial court. The trial is scheduled to run Jan. ... Read More »
1 responseNDP release four-pronged alternative throne speech
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The New Democratic Party prepared an alternative speech from the throne where they highlight multiple ways they would bring positive change to the province if they were in power. The speech was prepared by Calgary NDP MLAs Kathleen Ganley, Joe Ceci and Irfan Sabir. They highlight four areas that require their attention and ... Read More »
2 responsesCoaldale seeking volunteers for Citizens on Patrol chapter
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
The Town of Coaldale is looking for volunteers to help establish a local Citizens on Patrol group. Working in conjunction with local RCMP, volunteers will help keep watch over the streets and neighbourhoods of Coaldale improving safety and community aid. In the town’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan council identified public safety as a key priority and ... Read More »
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