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Major gift for cancer centre
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Long-time Lethbridge residents Bruce and Edna Moffat have left a very generous legacy gift behind to help people attending the Jack Ady Cancer Centre for treatment, particularly in radiation therapy. With a $2.9-million legacy gift left behind specifically to enhance cancer care for patients and families across southern Alberta, the Moffats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West lineup has a little bit of everything
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald New West Theatre announced Wednesday that their new season will begin in August, run until February and include a concert series at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Kelly Reay, artistic director of New West Theatre, said the troupe is kicking off the season with its annual summer music comedy review. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SQUEEZE PLAY: Windy City Accordions ready for concert
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Windy City Accordions are inviting the community to join them for an afternoon of music during their “Here We Squeeze Again” concert, featuring a special guest for the first time ever. Cynthia Gietz, member of the WCA, says the group consists of nine accordionist who enjoy playing together and have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariffs and their threats changing by the minute, says head of EDL
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Canadian company in Lethbridge that manufactures goods to sell to the United States are most likely except from tariffs because they are under a free trade compliance agreement, says the CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge. But if any of the parts used to manufacture those goods are from anywhere else ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hub helps Blackfoot connect with their roots
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nisitapi (Blackfoot) people are a social people and traditionally learn stories about their lineage through teachings from the elders and the Blackfoot Hub is working with the Galt Museum and elders to help them reconnect with their heritage and lineage. With the creation of reserves, residential ... Read More »
1 responseUplands group kicks off first northside Art Walk
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A cozy group of artists from the Uplands and Blackwolf neighbourhoods gathered at Chinook Lake Park recently to showcase their work at an inaugural Art Walk organized by the Lethbridge Uplands Neighbourhood Organization (LUNA). “The intent of our Uplands Community Art Walk was to promote local artists,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report highlights success of Green Acres as it turns 65
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Now in its 65th year of operation, the Green Acres Foundation continues to provide affordable housing solutions for seniors in Southern Alberta. A report presented to city council on Tuesday noted that inflation in 2024 not only impacted people on fixed incomes. including Green Acres residents. but also staff who saw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City playgrounds in spotlight with Playground of the Month promo
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge parks department has partnered with Lethbridge Plays to highlight various playgrounds across the city through an initiative called “Playground of the Month.” From May to October, each month a playground and its features will be on the spotlight to highlight its accessibility, design and inclusivity for members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP health critic concerned by measles numbers
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sarah Hoffman, NDP shadow minister for Health and a former healt minister herself, is deeply concerned but not surprised by the number of measles infections in the province, which is now closing in on 600. “It’s not a loss to me that Lethbridge, where half the people ... Read More »
16 responsesGender-based violence policy falls short: prof
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Transgender people are four-times more likely to experience gender-based violence and a professor at MacEwan University is concerned about the lack of inclusion with the Alberta government’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence. J.J. Wright, assistant professor of sociology and gender studies at MacEwan University, says it ... Read More »
1 responseCity will stick with sweeping budget
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Governance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council this week unanimously voted to maintain the current level of the street sweeping  program that was approved in 2020. The SPC heard a presentation on the sweeping program from Transportation general manager Darwin Juell. His review discussed budget reduction initiatives by previous ... Read More »
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