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Genealogy Society helping people discover their roots
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2023
The Genealogy Society has been in the Administration Building for 30 years and has a large collection of books, registries and resources to help the citizens of Lethbridge find their ancestors. Barry Simmons, vice president of the Genealogy Society, said Tuesday the organization is open three days a week – Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public to have input on potential parking fine increase
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has delayed a decision on raising the penalties for parking fines in the city. Council voted on Tuesday to refer to the matter to the Feb. 15 Economic Standing Policy Committee so members of the public could have input on the matter. Councillor Nick Paladino said no public hearing was held ... Read More »
4 responsesCity counting on census workers to collect data
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge has opened applications for 2023 municipal census takers. Looking to hire upwards of 150 workers, the City is preparing for its next municipal census, scheduled for April. With the most recent census in 2019, local census workers will help provide an accurate count of the number of people presently living in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Symphony celebrates church organ’s century
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony celebrated the 100th anniversary of the installation of the Casavant Organ located in the Southminster United Church with a concert Monday night. Along with the symphony, guest organist Neil Cockburn played a multitude of musical selections from Beethoven, Bach, and Camille Saint-Saëns in front of an almost full church. During ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workplace mental health often stigmatized, say researchers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Teamworks Career Centre recently offered members of different local organizations a chance to learn about mental health in the workplace. Among the participants who presented during the workshop last week was Laura Morden and Adam Addison who spoke about Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University welcomes new President and Vice-Chancellor; Digvir Jayas to take on new role in July
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge welcomed its seventh president and vice-chancellor Digvir Jayas on Tuesday. Welcoming Jayas and his wife, Manju to campus, the university staged a welcoming day event for the new president as he visited the inner workings of his new job. Assuming his new role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L explores gender inequality through pandemic lens
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge’s Prentice Institute invited Pascal Ghazalian to give a talk on the effects of globalization on gender inequality, and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the prevalence of gender inequality that has consequences for women’s well-being and for their economic opportunities and social status, Ghazalian tied this into a globalization ... Read More »
2 responsesSexual assaults land man in prison
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is scheduled to stand trial later this year in relation to sexual assaults against two women, has been sent to prison for sexually assaulting three other women several years ago. Sohil Bindra, 36,was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to 12 years in a federal penitentiary, six years less ... Read More »
1 responseParking fine increase on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to give second and third readings to a bylaw increasing fines for parking penalties in Lethbridge. The parking fine increase initiative was approved in last November’s budget deliberations. Council gave first reading on Jan. 24 to Bylaw 6393, a bylaw to amend Traffic Bylaw 5834. If ... Read More »
7 responsesSeniors given advice on eating healthy and increasing nutrition
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted an information session on nutrition for seniors on Thursday, where nutrition consultant Cheris Samuels-Murdoch offered some tips on how to achieve optimal nutrition from their food. One of the first things Samuels-Murdoch said was that healthy eating helps people maintain health, strength, independence and quality of life as they ... Read More »
1 responseTourism Relief Program funds helping put rubber to the road
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
Last month the federal government invested $11.2 million into regional economic development for southern Alberta with 18 projects chosen in and around Lethbridge. Looking to promote future growth, the Tourism Relief Program is helping tourism businesses and organizations position their location as a destination choice in Canada, as domestic and international travel rebounds from the ... Read More »
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