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G3 Carmangay secures top elevator award
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
The G3 Carmangay grain elevator has received the Elevator of the Year award from CP Rail for the third time for demonstrating efficient railcar loading and a strong commitment to safety. G3 Carmangay received the award last month. CP presents this annually to grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single loading point while ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
More than 200 exemplary community members from central and southern Alberta will be receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals at a special invitation-only ceremony in Calgary on Sunday hosted by Alberta Municipalities. Alberta’s Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in assault to stand trial in new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man with a Taser and BB gun is set to stand trial in the new year. Clayton Wayne Jordan, who pleaded not guilty to several charges Nov. 23 in Lethbridge provincial court, is scheduled for a one-day trial on June 6 on charges of assault ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Band Society celebrating 35 years with Mayor’s Christmas Concert
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Community Band Society is bringing back their annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks their 29th concert. The concert will take place this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Southminster United Church with special guests Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker and the Alegré Choir, ... Read More »
1 responseCraft project adds seasonal gifts for Meals on Wheels
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Students from Ecole Agnes Davidson Elementary School are helping spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season with their artwork. Partnering with Meals on Wheels, the social compassion project had students make cards, crafts, and art work that will be delivered to people receiving the meals for the month of December. During the month, each meal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prank 911 caller receives suspended sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com At about 7 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2021, 911 dispatch in Lethbridge received a call from a man who said people were harassing him, but then he hung up. A couple of hours later the man, who sounded intoxicated, called 911 again, and continued calling every two minutes after that, rambling and saying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outgoing police commission chair positive about future
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com On Wednesday, Lethbridge Police Commission Chair Rob vanSpronsen led not only the last meeting of 2022 but also his last meeting as part of the LPC as he is retiring after six years of service. During the meeting commissioner Dawna Coslovi spoke on behalf of the commission to thank vanSpronsen for his leadership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Bird, Little Bird offers fun at Helen Schuler Nature Centre
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is home to Big Bird, Little Bird, a preschoolers program built around nature themes. Ruth Gangur-Powell is the program coordinator, and explained it as an ongoing opportunity for young children to learn, play, and socialize. “In the midst of COVID, we decided we’d try to run this program not just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local home builder helping put Christmas cheer under the tree
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Volunteers from Avonlea Homes filled their shopping carts with Christmas gifts Thursday morning at Toys R Us next to Park Place Mall. For the third year, Avonlea raised over $12,000 for the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Program, which will provide around 625 gifts for children within the community, ages newborn to 18 years old. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Release conditions altered for doctor in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A doctor charged in connection with human trafficking and sex-related offences, and who has been free on bail for more than a year, has been allowed to change some of his release conditions. Dr. Ziyaad Noor, who practiced medicine in Lethbridge and Calgary, was released Aug. 24, 2021 on $10,000 bail, with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outstanding citizens honoured for dedication to community
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five city residents on Thursday were honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals. The ceremony was staged by YWCA Lethbridge & District at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association Centre. Recipients included Belinda Crowson, Jacen Abrey, Jaime Vandenberg, Bev Lanz and Laura Branner. Vandenberg wasn’t present for the ceremony and ... Read More »
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