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College’s ELC facility on the right track for literacy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s English Language Centre passed a rigorous accreditation process for the third time in 12 years with its governing agency, Languages Canada. The college’s ELC has been teaching English as a second language for over 50 years. Established in 1970, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program was first introduced as ... Read More »
3 responsesTracking system gives wings to migration research
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The School of Environmental Sciences at Lethbridge College will be able to track the flightpaths of a group of robins early next year, thanks to new technology acquired by the college. Earlier this year the college installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System in the Cousins building. Motus is an international collaborative research network ... Read More »
3 responsesStreets Alive warming centre helping soften winter’s chill
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The recent cold snap in southern Alberta saw temperatures dip below the double digits with the wind chill exasperating the freeze. To help those in need without a warm place to go, the City of Lethbridge asked Streets Alive Mission to expand its hours and provide a 24-hour comfort centre through the winter months. Located ... Read More »
7 responsesNDP calling on government to firm up promised inflation relief payments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The New Democratic Party is calling on the Provincial government to provide Albertans with a date for when they can expect their promised inflation relief payments. NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips told the Herald on Monday that it has been 41 days since Albertans were promised their relief ... Read More »
1 responseCandidate Adam North Peigan ‘prepared to meet the challenge’ as Piikani election enters final week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The Piikani First Nation Chief and Council will be elected Jan. 9 in Brocket. Nominations were held on Dec. 14 for the positions of Chief and eight council seats. An official candidate list can be found online at piikanination.com/news/. Five members are running for Chief, while 31 candidates are seeking election for council. The list ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit school division recovers from pandemic impacts in 2022
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The year 2022 was a very busy year for the board of trustees of the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division while recovering from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chair of the HSCSD board of trustees, Carmen Mombourquette, said COVID-19 continued to impact the overall operations of the division throughout 2022. “That impact ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Taxpayer Federation happy to see provincial fuel tax suspended
By Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayer Federation is applauding Premier Danielle Smith’s government for fully suspending the provincial fuel tax to start the new year. Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims said the provincial fuel tax suspension kicked in on Jan. 1, and will last for at least the next ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge prepares to swing into the New Year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Tonight’s another chance to start again. It’s just another New Year’s Eve, Another night like all the rest. It’s just another New Year’s Eve,” – Barry Manilow, “It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve.” Whether you’re listening to the mellowness of Manilow or U2’s “New Year’s Day,” Saturday night could be something special for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton’s new Kilmorey Lodge rises from the ashes
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Thwarted by COVID-19 and mountains of red tape, there were days Lockey Craig wondered whether the Kilmorey Lodge in Waterton Lakes National Park would ever be built. More than 12 years have passed since the iconic lodge burned to the ground, but like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the beloved lodge has returned, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas sees ‘incredible opportunity’ for Canada in 2023
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rachael Thomas believes in the resourcefulness of Canadians and as the year ends the Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge sees reason for optimism and hope in the future. The year 2022 had many highlights for the MP with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions which enabled families and friends to gather to celebrate ... Read More »
2 responsesNewsmaker of the Year: Finding solutions for city’s homeless
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 31st, 2022
Throughout the year of 2022 Lethbridge residents have seen a lot, from new electric scooters racing down the streets, hostage situations, and protests blocking off the downtown area. But during it all one group kept coming to the forefront of our minds when consuming news day-in and day-out: Lethbridge’s homeless. From issues of housing and ... Read More »
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