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MADD reminding motorists to drive sober
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 23rd, 2022
With the holiday season upon us there comes time for celebrations and festivities, which can also mean consuming alcohol and being merry. MADD Canada is reminding Canadians to take a moment during the party season to make the commitment to always drive sober and think about those who have lost loved ones or suffered injuries ... Read More »
1 responseMedal recipient honoured for philanthropy, gender activism
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After being unable to attend the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal ceremony at the beginning of the month, Jaime VandenBerg received her medal Wednesday at City Hall. VandenBerg was one of five recipients in a ceremony staged by YWCA Lethbridge and District on Dec. 1 but was unable to attend as she ... Read More »
1 responseJail time for possession of stolen property
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 58-year-old Lethbridge man caught with stolen property earlier this month will spend Christmas behind bars. Gregory Stephen Johnston was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to more than a month in jail after he pleaded guilty to single charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of identity documents, and two ... Read More »
1 responseRegional municipalities forge closer ties for emergency management
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge County will participate in a new regional emergency management program being established. Starting in the spring, Lethbridge County will transition from its present emergency management structure to a new regional program which also includes Coaldale, Picture Butte, Coalhurst, Nobleford and Barons. In a press release, County reeve Tory Campbell said “this is ... Read More »
1 responseSanta’s wingmen: NORAD CF-18s to escort sleigh
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s going to be escorted through Canadian airspace once again by NORAD as he and his reindeer take aim at rooftops across the country. Every year the bi-national NORAD will be tracking Santa’s travels in addition to its regular duties. Children from across the world on Christmas Eve ... Read More »
1 responseCPAWS poll reveals Albertans want to see more protected lands
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society recently released the results of a poll to gauge Albertan’s level of activity in parks and conservation areas. Key results show most Albertans support setting aside more land in Alberta to protect wildlife habitat to prevent further decline of wildlife populations (77 per cent), more land in Alberta to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horner highlights UCP’s rural economic growth strategy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government recently announced a five-year plan to drive economic growth to rural Alberta, while also addressing the challenges faced by rural communities. During an interview with the Herald, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner said the economic development in rural Alberta plan took them around a year to put together. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sport Council giving back through Indigenous backpack project
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
The Lethbridge Sport Council is providing over 150 sport-filled-backpacks to Indigenous children and youth in communities across Lethbridge this holiday season. The Pathway to Participation for Indigenous Families is a project in support of making sure all children have access to sports, with backpacks providing new opportunities to participate in a variety of sports and ... Read More »
1 responseU of L offering micro-credential pathway into new media
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
The University of Lethbridge is ready to roll out its new program geared at giving learners the skills to thrive in the booming film industry and digital media here in Alberta, debuting in January 2023. The new short-term micro-credential offerings are designed for flexibility. Students can take any of the five new modules separately, gaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College 101: Prospective students explore program offerings
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
Lethbridge College welcomed high school students from across southern Alberta to the campus Wednesday to try out its Exploratory Programming Day. The new initiative at the college, piloted in the spring of 2022, brought interested students from Grades 10, 11, and 12 to the campus for a day of hands-on sessions to learn about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convenience store theft results in five month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When a man and woman walked into a convenience store on Mayor Magrath Drive South last September, they were greeted by Rylan James Twigg who was dressed in black and wore over his face a black bandana with a distinctive skull pattern. As the man and woman entered the store Twigg pulled out ... Read More »
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