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Library’s Austen escape room boon for book lovers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
Lethbridge Public Library’s Crossings Branch was the site for the first-ever Jane Austen Escape Room on Saturday. The Escape Room idea came up between branch coworkers Emily Kundrik and Jordan MacKinnon. “Her and I sat down and we wanted to come up with a program that we could do in the winter because the winter ... Read More »
1 responseProvince planning Hwy 3 twinning over 10 years
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
Premier Danielle Smith has announced the province plans to twin the remaining portions of Highway 3. As a first step, a request for proposals has been sent out to three bidders and the government aims to have shovels hit the ground in the spring for the 46 km stretch from Taber to Burdett. At the ... Read More »
1 responseNDP release four-pronged alternative throne speech
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The New Democratic Party prepared an alternative speech from the throne where they highlight multiple ways they would bring positive change to the province if they were in power. The speech was prepared by Calgary NDP MLAs Kathleen Ganley, Joe Ceci and Irfan Sabir. They highlight four areas that require their attention and ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman who pled guilty to strangling female victim to be sentenced in January
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who wrapped a rope around the neck of a friend and strangled her to death, may be sentenced for second-degree murder when she returns to court in January. Melissa Martens-Lagasse, 27, is scheduled to have a sentencing hearing Jan. 31 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. The matter was addressed Monday ... Read More »
1 responseCollege engineering technology team celebrates Capstone win
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A team of three former Lethbridge College Geomatics Engineering Technology students was recently recognized for their research project of a road network analysis of emergency services. The students won the 2022 Capstone Project of the Year Award, given annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). The team consisted ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial boost to food banks ‘absolutely critical’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
The Alberta Government is taking action to ensure food banks across the province have the funds to help feed the families that come through their doors. On Nov. 23, the province announced it would be providing $10 million over two years to help with the increased cost of record inflation so food banks can procure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s hockey challenge raises $3,000 for food banks
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
Mayor Blaine Hyggen was joined by other city representatives and community partners for his second annual Mayor’s Community Hockey Challenge on Sunday at the ATB Centre. Hyggen’s Mayor’s team defeated the City Partners team 8-5. This year’s event raised $3,000 total, which includes 240 pounds of donations and gifts and $2,000 in monetary contributions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SouthGrow hosting Truth and Reconciliation training Wednesday
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
SouthGrow Regional Initiative will be hosting a Truth and Reconciliation training event on Nov. 30 in Standoff. Francis First Charger, whose Blackfoot name is Owl Chief (Ninaisipistoo), is the presenter. He provides cultural sensitivity training that aims to break down barriers to racial understanding. “Our institutions, municipalities, and government have to know about our history, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair charged in Fort Macleod break-in make first appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two people accused of breaking into a Fort Macleod business earlier this month had their charges addressed for the first time in Lethbridge provincial court Friday. David Archibald Hearn of Fort Macleod and Kristy Leanne Miller of Redcliff are charged with single counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, break and enter/commit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to vote on proposed budget
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will city council today approve the four-year operating budget that it, while acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee this month, decided to move forward? Residents will find out this afternoon when council meets at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Blaine Hyggen will address the budget which the SPC voted unanimously to move ... Read More »
2 responsesSt. Pat’s Health Fair planned for Tuesday
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2022
St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School is hosting a Health Promotion Fair in conjunction with nursing students from the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday at the university. The third and fourth year nursing students will be providing exciting learning opportunities to the students through healthy relationships with food, sleep, friends and self, among other things. ... Read More »
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