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Ottawa announces $160 million for Alberta-based solar projects

By Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

Erika Mathieu – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Several solar farms in southern Alberta will benefit from a cash injection from the federal government. The announcement was made earlier this week by Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources for Canada, The federal investment, which exceeds $160 million, will help fortify solar energy production at nine solar power ... Read More »

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Partnership to promote speed zone changes

By Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

The City of Lethbridge has partnered with Slow Your Roll and the YMCA of Lethbridge to promote upcoming changes aimed at creating safe and consistent speed zones across the community. The harmonization of school and playground zones will convert all zones to year-round playground zones with a 30 km/hour limit from 7:30 a.m. to 9 ... Read More »

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Street Machine Weekend returns to Lethbridge, minus the cruise

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s nothing like the smell of exhaust, the roar of souped-up engines, or the sun’s glare off a custom-painted classic car, to excite the senses of any automobile enthusiast, and there should be plenty of excitement when the Street Wheelers Car Club host its annual Street Machine Weekend beginning Friday. Hundreds of cars, ... Read More »

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Walk to shed light on autism

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Brandon Rudics knows first-hand the world of autism, an experience which has given him both insight and compassion. Both come into play in his work with Autism Society Alberta and as president of the Chinook Autism Society which is staging its annual Superhero Autism Walk on July 22 from 2 until 5 p.m. ... Read More »

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Accused bank robber hires new lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice earlier this year, has hired a new lawyer. Jamie Bagu, who parted ways with his Lethbridge lawyer last month, has hired Calgary lawyer Katherin Beyak. An agent for Beyak appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday, but simply requested an adjournment to ... Read More »

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‘Beyond Van Gogh’ gives audiences a unique look at artist

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Paquin Entertainment draws the curtains on the Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience on Friday at the Enmax Centre, visitors can expect an experience unlike anything they’ve seen before. Fanny Curtat knows that well. Montreal-based Curtat is the art history consultant for the production. A PhD candidate at the Universite du Quebec ... Read More »

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Shelter property rezoned to enhance services

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has unanimously given second and third readings to a rezoning bylaw involving the area where the shelter property is located. Council voted Tuesday on the matter following a public hearing and presentations by senior community planner Ross Kilgour and project planning lead Logan Bartholow. Before the vote on Bylaw 6395, council ... Read More »

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City gives update on encampment strategy

By Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge on Wednesday released an update on its encampment strategy plans. Since the strategy rollout, 156 requests have been received by the 311 contact centre related to encampments.  General manager of Community Social Development for the City of Lethbridge, Andrew Malcolm talked to media ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College research farm a growing concern

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s a 385-acre farm just east of Lethbridge that looks like any other farm in the area, at least to the casual observer or anyone who’s not particularly farm savvy. Perhaps the biggest indication that the farm might be a little different, however, is the variety of crops being grown. When it comes ... Read More »

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U of L completes study for new Parkinson’s disease therapy

By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

A press release on website newswire.com says Gb Sciences, Inc., a cannabis- and plant-inspired biopharmaceutical research and development company, has successfully completed a dose response study in rodents at the University of Lethbridge that supports Gb Sciences’ cannabinoid-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease. “The study has established dose ranges and the corresponding times to onset and ... Read More »

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Applications open for agri-food scholarship program

By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

The SouthGrow Regional Initiative, in collaboration with MNP LLP, Ridge Utilities and Community Futures Lethbridge Region, has opened applications for the Agri-Food Futures Scholarship Program. This esteemed scholarship program aims to support local youth pursuing a rewarding career in the agri-food industry in southern Alberta. Scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded to three exceptional ... Read More »

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