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Cardston Temple celebrating 100 years in 2023
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The Lethbridge Historical Society invited guests and members to join them for a “road trip” around southern Alberta recently, learning about the local history of the Cardston Temple. Road Trip is seasonal programming inviting representatives from communities surrounding Lethbridge to highlight the history of places in our own backyard. The event at Lethbridge Public Library ... Read More »
3 responsesWomen’s hockey team targets mental health
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The Alberta Junior Female Hockey League’s Lethbridge Eagles held its second annual Mental Health Memorial Game this weekend at Nicholas Sheran Arena. The game paid tribute to player Emily Middagh, who passed away in February 2021, after a struggle with mental health – the reason why the memorial game was established in her honour. “It ... Read More »
2 responsesGun and hobby show clicks with southern Albertans
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
Firearms enthusiasts had the Lethbridge Gun and Hobby Show in their sights on the weekend at the Lethbridge Exhibition. The Southern Alberta Rifleman’s Association hosted the two-day event, inviting enthusiasts to check out various vendors selling supplies such as knives, ammunition, scopes, archery, fishing, antique collectables, and of course guns. The show saw plenty of ... Read More »
1 responsePolar Plunge makes a splash for the Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The weather was in the positives Saturday afternoon when the community gathered at Henderson Lake to make a splash in the annual Polar Plunge. Though the weather was 5C, the water looked a lot colder with the wind-chill reminding jumpers of the impending freeze. But it was ... Read More »
1 responseShoebox campaign another success for southern Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
Despite many challenges in 2022, Canadians were still gracious enough to pack shoeboxes for the Samaritan Purse Shoebox campaign. The total amount of shoeboxes came to 415,072, and were filled with toys, personal hygiene, school supplies and other items. Albertans packed 88,717 shoeboxes, which was an increase of 11 per cent from 2021’s total of ... Read More »
1 responseRV show reveals rare pandemic success story
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
The Prairie Sky RV show is back at Exhibition Park, and it’s a shining display of pull trailers, fifth wheels, and motor homes. There’s a virtually unnoticeable supply chain catch though. Company president Attila Braun said, “You look at our trailers and they’re all brand new but two-thirds of them are 2022s that were ordered ... Read More »
1 responseSpearman weighs in on City finances
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
On Thursday the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from Lethbridge’s former mayor, Chris Spearman, giving audience members a unique look into the City of Lethbridge’s finances. Titled “What I Learned about City of Lethbridge Finances”, Spearman looked to enlighten and share his experiences working with the City and what he saw during his ... Read More »
2 responsesInterfaith Food Bank makes renewed call for donations
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is putting out an immediate call for perishable items as they work with increasing demand for services. After a busy holiday season, the Food Bank is seeing supplies dip to dangerously low levels, saying they are at the point where they are not able to keep up with ... Read More »
1 responsePrivatized healthcare not the solution, says MLA Phillips
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips held a press-conference on Friday to outline the Alberta NDP’s commitment to rebuilding healthcare, calling for an end to private out-of-pocket paid healthcare options and stressing a need to help get more Albertans the medical attention they require. “Since the UCP were elected, in 2019, Albertans have witnessed the results of ... Read More »
5 responsesAlberta Native Friendship Centres Association and AHS agree to continued collaboration
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Alberta Health Services recently signed a new three-year agreement to continue its long-standing, collaborative partnership with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA). “This partnership is part of our larger commitment to ensuring positive health outcomes and access to culturally safe health care for all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples,” Minister of Health Jason ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment ordered for woman accused of mailing live animals
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail almost four years ago, has been ordered to have a psychological assessment. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean requested the assessment for his client, Jill Heather Marshall, during a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Dean told court his ... Read More »
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