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Local family’s Christmas campaign lights up help for those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Once again a Lethbridge family is lighting up their neighbourhood and is sharing their Christmas spirit in hopes to inspire the community to donate food and toys for those in need. The Caldwell family will be hosting their Christmas with the Caldwells kick off party on Sunday from 5 to ... Read More »
3 responsesLions Club makes illuminating donation for the visually impaired
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A donation from the Picture Butte Lions Club will be making a difference for University of Lethbridge students with visual impairments. The Lions Club is hoping the $50,000 donation will provide a new opportunity for students who dream of pursuing an education, but might have more barriers to knock down than others. “The ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge’s ‘weird weather’ can be tough on trees
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The potential impact of a late fall and sudden freeze on trees here may not be known until next spring. Lindsay Bell, an urban forestry technician with the City of Lethbridge, says with southern Alberta getting so many chinooks, it’s hard to tell if there will be a die-off of some species. “Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseShop of Wonders opens doors wide for holiday season
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2022
The MyCityCare Team has transformed the location of 1602 3rd Avenue South into a magical toy store for families in need this holiday season. With a ribbon cutting by Mayor Blaine Hyggen Monday night, the Shop of Wonders is now open for families in need to shop for free with their loved ones this holiday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City preparing for major overhaul of land use bylaw
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge could soon be spending more than $1 million on a comprehensive review of its land use bylaw. If city council approves the 2023-26 budget at its Nov. 29 council meeting – which it is expected to do – then a three-year initiative will begin in 2023. The initiative calls ... Read More »
2 responsesKainai rep takes position on provincial advisory committee
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2022
Tyler Oka of Kainai Community Corrections was recently appointed to the province’s Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee. This is an honour that he is very qualified and passionate for, with Oka working with policing and corrections organizations since 2009. Troubling statistics involving Indigenous incarceration rates in Canada solidified Oka’s desire to work in corrections. “It ... Read More »
1 responsePandemic wave of pet abandonments impacting local shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is facing an overcrowding situation thanks to pets not being claimed by their owners. Because of the situation, the shelter has immediately suspended pet surrender intakes. It is instead introducing a mandated intake system, which the shelter says has been adopted by animal care facilities across North America. The ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Table formed to address challenges in city and Blood Tribe
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new partnership was announced at city hall on Tuesday with the creation of the Intergovernmental Health Table, a proactive step bringing together invested partners to look at key issues affecting members of the Blood Tribe and Lethbridge communities. Representatives from City Hall, the Blood Tribe and Department ... Read More »
4 responsesPeace bond issued in bear spray road rage incident
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who helped his friend flee after he assaulted another man two months ago, caught a break and avoided a jail sentence. Justin Arthur Hovan was placed on a one-year, $500 no-cash common law peace bond Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, after he pleaded guilty to one charge of aiding in ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment extension ordered in hostage incident
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has ordered an extension of a psychological assessment for a Lethbridge woman accused in relation to a stabbing and hostage-taking incident during the summer. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Timothy Hironaka granted a request from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary to extend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP raises alarm over health spending accounts
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to commit to pause any efforts to privatize the healthcare system or making Albertans pay out of pocket until May, so she can bring those items forward at election time to let Albertans decide. “The fact is that Albertans do not support an ... Read More »
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