November 16th, 2024

Local News

LSCO staging Christmas classic as fundraiser

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022

The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) will be presenting a recreation of Lux Theatre’s 1947 radio presentation It’s a Wonderful Life. The production will hit the stage at the Yates Theatre Nov. 18-19 at 7:30pm and on November 20 at 2 pm. The show is a fundraiser for the LSCO with tickets $50 each, and ... Read More »

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Parks department could add 10 seasonal positions

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The thorny issue of parks maintenance was addressed Wednesday by city council acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee during deliberations on the 2023-’26 city budget. The SPC passed by an 8-1 vote to move along the budget process an initiative to hire 10 non-permanent staff to meet existing service levels. The staff ... Read More »

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Living Library an opportunity to explore other cultures

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Library partnered up with International Students Services to celebrate International Education Week with a Living Library, giving students and staff an opportunity to learn about the different cultures present on campus. International students from eight different countries shared their culture and traditions with others through displays outside of the ... Read More »

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College hosts inaugural Metis Celebration Day

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022

Lethbridge College hoisted the Metis Flag on campus Wednesday morning, hosting Metis celebrations for the first time in its history. Recognizing the culture and history of the Metis people, the college held an open house with Metis artwork, crafts, music, and dancing in The Cave. Celebrating the events on the day Louis Riel was executed ... Read More »

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Suspect in impaired driving death may be released from custody

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago is hoping to make bail when he returns to court today. Wesley Brian Phillips had hoped to be released from remand custody Wednesday following a bail hearing in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. However, after listening to arguments ... Read More »

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Sakamoto to receive special achievement award at Junos

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge music promoter Ron Sakamoto has been named as the recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The announcement was made Monday with Sakamoto be given the honour at the opening night of the Juno Awards on March 11 in Edmonton. The award ... Read More »

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Local pharmacy helping students pursue post-secondary dreams

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022

On Wednesday, Vishal Sukhadiya of Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy visited Victoria Park High School and presented Principal Cayley King with a $5000 scholarship donation. This donation is going to be awarded to five graduating students to help them in their transition to post-secondary education. “[When] I graduated it was through scholarships and low interest loans,” said ... Read More »

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Economic SPC signs off on double-digit staff increase for Fire/EMS

By Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council acting in its capacity as the Economic Standing Policy Committee unanimously voted to move along the budget process a resolution calling for the hiring of a total of 13 employees for Fire and EMS services. On Wednesday, City treasurer Darrel Matthews told the SPC the new ... Read More »

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Operating Budget 2023-2026 Deliberations Day 3 recap

By Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022

CITY OF LETHBRDGE – On Wednesday, November 16, Lethbridge City Council continued deliberations as Economic Standing Policy Committee for its 2023-2026 Operating Budget. The recommendations from deliberations will be forwarded to City Council for potential approval at the regular meeting on November 29. In accordance with Municipal Government Act requirements, City Council must approve an ... Read More »

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Thefts earn jail sentence

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man caught stealing from several city businesses, including a particularly brazen theft of computers, will spend several weekends in jail. Mitchell Keith Cranley was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to four charges of theft under $5,000 and three charges of breaching release conditions. The first ... Read More »

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WCHS murder mystery lets audiences play detective

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winston Churchill High School is staging a murder mystery production that invites the audience to help solve the crime. The school’s fall play, “Murder’s in the Heir” starts tonight and runs through Saturday at The Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Churchill drama teacher Emily Morrison says the play revolves around a billionaire who has decided ... Read More »

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