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Centennial Club touted during National Philanthropy Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Art Gallery joined the Association of Fundraising Professionals to celebrate National Philanthropy Day with a special flag raising ceremony at Lethbridge City Hall on Tuesday. The ceremony highlighted the gallery’s new monthly giving program called the Centennial Club and the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie Building where SAAG is located, ... Read More »
1 responseStaffing to remain status quo for 311 following split vote
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A lengthy debate to add one full-time employee to Customer Service and 311 was defeated Tuesday by council acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee during budget discussions. While the vote was 5-4 against moving the initiative down the budget path, it will not affect 311 operations since the temporary position was already ... Read More »
1 responseConditional discharge for publishing intimate image
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who published intimate images of another woman engaged in a sexual encounter with the first woman’s common-law husband has avoided a jail sentence. During her sentencing hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Betty-Jo Healy was given a one-year conditional discharge. The discharge means Healy will avoid a sentence and criminal conviction ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil compromises on full-time employees for communications dept.
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A discussion that briefly started in the morning before city council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee, resumed Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy closed session with an 8-1 vote in favour of giving the City Communications and Engagement department one full-time employee. The department had requested that three term positions be transitioned ... Read More »
1 responseWCHS 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 »
1 responseCity targeting Victoria Park area for redevelopment plan
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge is looking for feedback from residents on the Victoria Park Area Redevelopment Plan and has been hosting a series of open houses this week. The area is named after Victoria Park, which is now known as Gyro, renamed in the 1960s. After the Second World War the area between 3 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clean Sweep Program may receive annual funding in omnibus motion
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday in its capacity as the Economic Standing Policy Committee unanimously approved an omnibus motion brought forward by councillor John Middleton-Hope to move along the budget process. Council is currently deliberating the 2023-26 draft budget and will be meeting daily through Friday at 9:30 a.m. in ... Read More »
3 responsesSki Swap raises funds for local ski patrol
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
Canadian Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Winter Extreme New and Used Equipment Sale took place this weekend at Exhibition Park’s main pavilion. Offering great deals on new and used outdoor gear with the proceeds supporting local volunteer First Aid and rescue services provided by the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Southern Alberta Zone. “This has been one of ... Read More »
1 responseDisciplinary sentencing recommends dismissal for ‘MemeGate’ officer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing for a Lethbridge Police Service officer involved in a 2018 incident where a group chat was created for the creation and distribution of memes deemed to be offensive – which became known at the time as “MemeGate” – was determined on Monday. During a disciplinary hearing for LPS Sgt. Jason Moulton, and ... Read More »
2 responsesAssault on senior results in six month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a 65-year-old man in a fast-food restaurant has earned Steven Edward Kowalchuk a stint at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Kowalchuk, 28, was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign commences at city hall
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
With jingle bells signalling the start of the holiday season, the Christmas Hope Campaign has begun in Lethbridge. Marking the 16th consecutive year of the campaign on Monday at City Hall, six agencies: the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders, Volunteer Lethbridge, and the Salvation Army, ... Read More »
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