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Piikani Nation launches digital communication app
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2023
In today’s technological world we have plenty of choices when it comes to communicating with those further away. Tweet it, snap it, Facebook it, post it to your Instagram feed, the plethora is constantly growing. But with all our constant posting how do we stay connected to those in our community without leaving anyone out? ... Read More »
1 responseMarket rebound expected for Lethbridge in second half of 2023
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Avison Young has released its latest Lethbridge investment market report, and in it they anticipate a holding pattern in early 2023 for local investors, brought on by global economic uncertainty. “What we’re projecting for 2023 is the market to be a little bit soft for the first half of the year and then ... Read More »
1 responseAlzheimer Society of Alberta has help for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is hoping to connect people living with dementia and their caregivers to available supports throughout the month of January for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Here in Lethbridge the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories office opened back up in September last year, and during ... Read More »
1 responseShop of Wonders saw record year for Christmas donations
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2023
The holidays are over and it is time to reap the rewards from all the loot that was under the Christmas tree. For many in Lethbridge those gifts consisted of help from volunteers and community members donating time and presents. This year The City of Lethbridge launched the Christmas Hope Campaign, combining services that help ... Read More »
1 responseAccused may schedule trial date for manslaughter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Fort Macleod man accused of killing a man nearly two years ago could schedule a trial date when his matter returns to court next month. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers, 27, was set to stand trial next week for manslaughter and break and enter, but it was cancelled last November after Calgary lawyer Balfour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS officer cleared of wrongdoing in 2018 incident
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Police Service officer acted properly during a 2018 incident involving the death of an individual, a report has now concluded. The decision of the executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response team (ASIRT), Michael Ewenson, in the matter of the death of an individual during an interaction involving an officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firearm discharge not criminal, ASIRT concludes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An incident involving the accidental discharge of a firearm by an LPS officer which resulted in injury has been deemed non-criminal. In the matter of an accidental discharge involving Lethbridge Police Service on Sept. 22, 2020, the decision of the assistant executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), Matthew Block, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong growth rate factors in recent Lethbridge census numbers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com We’re No. 3! Statistics Canada census data shows the Census Metropolitan Area of Lethbridge had a population of 133,064 as of July 1, 2022, a growth rate of 2.3 per cent between 2021-22. This includes a number of communities surrounding the city. The increase amounts to a total of 2,976 new residents here between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New chief and council sworn in for Piikani Nation
By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A ceremony was held in Brocket on the Piikani Nation Tuesday to inaugurate the new Chief and Council. The election was held on Jan. 9, with Troy “Bossman” Knowlton being named the new Chief, replacing the previous Chief, Stan Grier. This is Knowlton’s fourth term on the Piikani ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College offering Indigenous policing micro-credentials
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
A new micro-credential program coming to Lethbridge College will help expand Indigenous policing education and put more culturally-appropriate officers into these communities. The short-term flexible learning programs are designed for re-skilling, providing culturally suitable education to Indigenous police services as they work to address the needs of their communities. “The Blood Tribe Police are driving ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Métis community gathers in fellowship
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
For the first time since before the pandemic, the Lethbridge and Area Métis Association held a holiday gathering at the Westminster Hall on Saturday. The afternoon event had Métis music courtesy of Monique Giroux on the violin with husband Mike Carter on the piano, a supper, member recognition for their efforts in the Métis community, ... Read More »
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