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College researcher looking behind the numbers in criminal justice
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a grant received from the Centre for Applied Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CARIE) a Lethbridge College study will examine how numbers related to crime and justice enter popular discourse. Chair of the Justice Studies – Bachelor of Applied Arts, Gary Barron, will be conducting Justice by Numbers: The Politics of Quantification ... Read More »
3 responsesU of L navigating post-restriction environment in 2023
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 6th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has had an interesting year in 2022. With the COVID-19 pandemic restricting classes on campus and moving content online, and a six-week strike stopping classes during the winter semester, the year has been full of ups and downs for the post secondary. But it was also a year for celebration and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Town of Coaldale begins transition to new Civic Square
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on January 6th, 2023
After many years of planning and development, The Town of Coaldale’s offices will soon be fully operational on the second floor of the new Civic Square building at 801 20th Avenue. While planning dates back several years, the Civic Square project, built in collaboration with the third-party private developer, Shift Real Estate Investments LP, initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Massive’ disclosure in gymnastics academy sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a local gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls continues to be adjourned while his lawyer wades through reams of information from the Crown’s office. “I have a massive, massive amount of disclosure,” Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford said Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign beacon of generosity in tough times; multi-agency campaign helps thousands in need over holiday season
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Christmas Hope Campaign wrapped up their 2022 season and through it, the organizations involved were able to provide 3207 adults and 6286 children a Christmas to remember, with toys under their trees and food on their table. In a public service announcement, the CHC said the campaign was possible ... Read More »
3 responsesSheer magnetism kicks off Galt’s 2023 program schedule
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 5th, 2023
The start of a new year is a time for reflection and remembering, holding dear memories close to our hearts as we enter into another adventurous year ahead. Looking to encapsulate those memories, the Galt Museum and Archives hosted its first Creative Community event of the new year on Wednesday with a focus on memories ... Read More »
1 responseATCO Structures acquires Lethbridge-based manufacturer Triple M
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
Lethbridge-based company Triple M Modular Housing has been acquired by ATCO Ltd. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. Triple M is a leading North American manufacturer of factory-built modular housing situated in north Lethbridge. “This acquisition boosts ATCO’s status as a global leader and innovator in modular construction, offering our customers a diverse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time of loneliness: Film screening to explore ‘The Great Disconnect’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two local organizations will be hosting screenings of a film that raises a question about the possibility to overcome our modern culture of disconnectedness and rediscover how truly essential we are to one another. Be Fit for Life Centre’s Wellness Wednesday will be hosting a virtual screening of “The Great Disconnect” on Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property assessment notices being mailed this week
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
City property assessments have been mailed to all residential and commercial property owners in Lethbridge. In a press release, the City says if notices haven’t been received by Jan. 17, property owners should call 311, or if they’re out of the city, 403-320-3111 to obtain a copy. They can also see and reprint their notices ... Read More »
1 responseEleven regions in Alberta conserved through NHCP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Nature Conservancy Canada will be able to conserve an additional 130,000 hectares of priority natural habitat over the next three years thanks to the Natural Heritage Conservation Program’s (NHCP) extension announced last month. NCC spokesperson, Sean Feagan, said the NHCP is very important to NCC’s work as it allows them to conserve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College’s new president addressing post-COVID challenges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College not only welcomed a new president and CEO in 2022, but also students, faculty and staff fully back on campus after the COVID-19 pandemic. Lethbridge College president and CEO, Brad Donaldson, said he was able to witness the excitement of the return to campus on the faces of everyone that was ... Read More »
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