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Man Van rolling into city to give PSA tests
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com One in six Alberta men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes and on Friday, some will get a chance to see if they may have issues with the gland when the Man Van visits the London Drugs parking lot. Prostate cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest satisfies appetites for barbecue
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
The smell of cooked meats, barbecue sauces and other fantastic foods filled the air as Ribfest returned bigger than ever to Lethbridge. Those in the city were treated to what some people consider the greatest version of Ribfest in Canada, beating out all 17 other cities. Organized by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge, Ribfest has ... Read More »
1 responseLocal contributions for Canadian Foodgrains Bank exceed expectations
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on August 23rd, 2023
Organizers have reported the two successful harvests in Picture Butte and Coaldale for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will add hundreds of thousands of dollars in aid to the charitable organization. Following the Lethbridge-Coaldale Foodgrains project’s harvest and barbecue on Aug. 15, a harvest took place at the Picture Butte and District Foodgrains 2023 Growing Project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community stations expanding
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
A local media outlet, known for its Jess FM radio station and Jess TV television presence, is expanding. President of Jess TV and Jess FM, Jessie Parmar, talked to The Herald recently about his company’s initial expansion into TV and the progress Jess TV is experiencing currently. “During the COVID time, many of our hosts, ... Read More »
2 responsesTears of joy as local man steps up to save dog
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
Sometimes it just takes a single act of kindness to remind a community of the good in the world and one local man has shown that he can make a difference in the lives of many. Animal adoption and foster care organizations have been facing an uphill battle for some time as shelters become overfilled ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in massive drug bust may be headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who had hoped to resolve the case without going to trial, may be heading there, anyway. During a hearing last April, defence requested an adjournment to allow more time to review disclosure and have resolution discussions with the Crown. However, ... Read More »
3 responsesAssessment cancelled for accused facing firearms charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who was referred in June and July for an inpatient psychiatric assessment, says he no longer wants to be assessed. Danial Mark Ferguson had, by his own request, been referred in June for a 30-day forensic assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary, but when it wasn’t ... Read More »
1 responseRain can’t dampen spirits at Whoop-Up Days parade
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds braved inclement weather Tuesday morning to enjoy the Whoop-Up Days parade, with many families upholding their yearly tradition despite the rain. Just before the parade started, as a little drizzle fell, Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin, spoke to media at the staging grounds behind Park Place Mall ... Read More »
2 responsesPancake breakfasts big part of Whoop-Up Days celebration
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2023
Whoop-Up Days means cotton candy, midway rides, rodeo and fun for the whole family. And part of the fun when the annual event kicks off today are the pancake breakfasts and charity barbecues being staged around the city. Following is a list of the events that we know about. Tuesday: Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown addictions problems: One objective, two different approaches
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
Downtown Lethbridge is the heart of the city and faces challenges with crime and homelessness on a daily basis. Some are eager to find solutions with the same objective in mind but there are two very different approaches toward overcoming the issues being faced in the city’s core. Lori Hatfield, with Mom’s Stop The Harm ... Read More »
9 responsesShoe drive steps up for kids
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
While kids hate to hear it, school is right around the corner and that means back-to-school shopping has returned, but current prices can leave some families struggling to purchase everything they need. From books and backpacks to pens and pencils, school shopping lists can seem daunting and never ending. The final price tag could overwhelm ... Read More »
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