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Group hopes to spread reconciliation message to non-Indigenous
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2022
A grassroots action-based organization, Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation for Society, is working in Lethbridge to help spread Indigenous awareness and education. Working within the community, the group helps spread Indigenous knowledge to non-Indigenous people to help develop ways of implementing culture into practices. “We are building relationships with our non-Aboriginal people. Everybody who is on ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple offences net perpetrator nine months
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who committed numerous criminal offences over the course of several months earlier this year has been sentenced to nine months in jail. Mark Brandon Vielle was sentenced this week in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to charges of assault, failure to comply with release conditions, possession of stolen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival of Nativities is Bethlehem bound
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds of nativity scenes, ranging from delicate origami creations to life-sized displays, present a testament to faith at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints next to the Enmax Centre. The church’s indoor Festival of the Nativities – Back to Bethlehem was launched in 2015 and has returned after being sidelined due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook tunes in to ’70s for new musical production
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2022
Rocking Though the Ages is a 1970s musical variety show presented by Chinook High School and features comedy, dance, guitar, orchestra, and rock and roll performances. The show is running Dec. 12-14 at 7 p.m. in the Chinook Media Centre. The ’70s theme includes songs from artists like The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley argues Sovereignty Act unconstitutional despite amendments
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD & Dean Bennett – THE CANADIAN PRESS Alberta Opposition leader Rachel Notley is calling on premier Danielle Smith to have the provincial Court of Appeal examine the legality of the Sovereignty Act before it’s passed into law. Notley, the leader of the provincial NDP, said in a Zoom meeting Thursday that cabinet has ... Read More »
5 responsesOnline auction raising funds for emergency youth shelter
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
Wood’s Homes is hosting its third annual online auction, running Dec. 8 – 15, with funds raised supporting its emergency youth shelter, The Core. The program helps provide youth under the age of 18 with basic necessities like beds, food, showers, laundry, and crisis counselling. Funds raised during the auction will help with supports that ... Read More »
1 responseCollege plumbing apprentice tests skills against world’s best
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge College second year plumbing apprentice recently represented the whole country during the WorldSkills Plumbing and Heating competition in Lahr, Germany. After winning the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in early May 2022 representing Lethbridge College in Edmonton, Joshua Mandin went on to win gold at the national level just a few weeks ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal students shortlisted for CBC Classroom Music Challenge
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
Students from St. Francis Junior High School are among the finalists for the CBC’s Classroom Music Challenge, singing “We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)” by Trooper. The Canadian Music Class Challenge is CBC Music’s salute to music education in association with MusiCounts, inviting music instructors to teach their students a Canadian ... Read More »
1 responseFundraiser knits support for patient care
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
Chinook Regional Hospital welcomed back the Craft Club to its atrium Wednesday morning, raising funds for the Friends of Chinook Regional Hospital. The volunteer group has been knitting and crafting for over 30 years. Taking a break from Chinook due to the COVID pandemic and health restrictions, the craft fair was last held in 2019. ... Read More »
2 responsesPublic Interest Alberta has serious concerns with Bill 1
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Public Interest Alberta, a not-for-profit organization committed to advocating for public services and democratic institutions, has issued a statement criticizing the UCP’s Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act (Bill 1) as unconstitutional. Executive director of PIA, Bradley Lafortune, said they are concerned about Bill 1 because they feel that it is deeply ... Read More »
2 responsesCity’s homeless numbers have doubled since 2018
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More than 400 people were experiencing homelessness in the city as of late September, results of a survey show. The 2022 Point-in-Time Count, using data collected from local service organizations and shelters, show there were 454 homeless here on Sept. 27. The City says the count indicates the minimum number ... Read More »
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