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Young artist drawing success at Lethbridge markets
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
The KidPreneur program was present again at the Lethbridge Handmade Market on Saturday at Exhibition Park, and Chalise Young was a 17-year-old entrepreneur that was on hand with her Fire Line Art business. Young makes custom drawings utilizing a graphite pencil, and sells prints of her original graphite drawings, makes art kits for kids that ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
MP Rachael Thomas hosted a Christmas Open House for her constituents at PIP International on Saturday. Hundreds of attendees could listen to Christmas classics from the Lethbridge Community Band, visit with Santa, decorate cookies, roast marshmallows and ask Thomas about concerns they may have. “It’s an opportunity for me to connect with constituents from all ... Read More »
1 responseFunding being sought for overnight comfort centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council today will be asked to provide $325,670 in funding to Streets Alive for the operation of an overnight comfort centre. Takara Motz, general manager of Community Social Development, says in her report to council that the Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre consistently has occupancy pressures during extreme winter weather and no ... Read More »
7 responsesCourt proceedings delayed while man seeks funds for legal defence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with several sex-related offences stemming from a human trafficking case has been unable to hire a lawyer because it’s too expensive, the accused told a judge Monday. Meriton Krasniqi said Monday in Lethbridge provincial court he is trying to retain a lawyer, but he hasn’t had enough time since finding ... Read More »
2 responsesNew centenarian celebrates milestone with family
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge resident is having a hard time finding the words to express what it feels like to live to be a 100 years old, after reaching the big milestone Monday surrounded by friends and family. Heritage Lodge resident and newly-minted centenarian, Trudy Kazokas, seemed surprised by her own longevity. “You just carry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair honoured for work preserving history
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two southern Albertans on Saturday were recognized by the Historical Society of Alberta for their contributions to provincial history. Carlton Stewart of Lethbridge and Frank McTighe of Fort Macleod were given Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. The medals were presented by Lethbridge Historical Society president Belinda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bylaw amendments would allow LHA to expand services at two facilities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two public hearings this afternoon at City Hall will address proposed land use bylaw amendments regarding the Castle Apartments and Halmrast Manor. The hearings will start at 3 p.m. in council chambers. The amendment for 215 and 221 2 Ave. S. is to allow Lethbridge Housing Authority to expand on services offered at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community organizations awarded over $300,000 in grant funding
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 13th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta recently announced the recipients of grants awarded from the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. The grants will support thirty-three projects from organizations throughout southwestern Alberta with $307,790 in funding. The Community Priorities Granting Program (CPGP), an extension of the Community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in Coalhurst impaired driving death fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-week judge and jury trial set to begin early in 2023 for a southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago, may have to be cancelled. Wesley Brian Phillips is set to stand trial Jan. 30-Feb. 17 on charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddy Toss spreading community cheer
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Hurricanes players Jett Jones, Cole Shepard and Bryan Thomson dropped by the Audiology and Children’s Allied Health Services unit at the Melcor Centre on Monday to drop teddy bears off to children and spread a little holiday cheer. “Specifically a youth while they’re going through a difficult time, hospitalization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New YMCA programs target well-being in youth and young adults
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
The local YMCA has expanded their services to include two new programs intended to help struggling youth and young adults. The programs are YMind, a class for ages 13-30 that deals with stress and anxiety, and the Alternative Suspension Program (ASP), aimed at youth who are having trouble in school. Both programs are underway now, ... Read More »
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