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U of L explores gender inequality through pandemic lens
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge’s Prentice Institute invited Pascal Ghazalian to give a talk on the effects of globalization on gender inequality, and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the prevalence of gender inequality that has consequences for women’s well-being and for their economic opportunities and social status, Ghazalian tied this into a globalization ... Read More »
2 responsesSexual assaults land man in prison
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is scheduled to stand trial later this year in relation to sexual assaults against two women, has been sent to prison for sexually assaulting three other women several years ago. Sohil Bindra, 36,was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to 12 years in a federal penitentiary, six years less ... Read More »
1 responseParking fine increase on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to give second and third readings to a bylaw increasing fines for parking penalties in Lethbridge. The parking fine increase initiative was approved in last November’s budget deliberations. Council gave first reading on Jan. 24 to Bylaw 6393, a bylaw to amend Traffic Bylaw 5834. If ... Read More »
7 responsesSeniors given advice on eating healthy and increasing nutrition
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted an information session on nutrition for seniors on Thursday, where nutrition consultant Cheris Samuels-Murdoch offered some tips on how to achieve optimal nutrition from their food. One of the first things Samuels-Murdoch said was that healthy eating helps people maintain health, strength, independence and quality of life as they ... Read More »
1 responseTourism Relief Program funds helping put rubber to the road
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
Last month the federal government invested $11.2 million into regional economic development for southern Alberta with 18 projects chosen in and around Lethbridge. Looking to promote future growth, the Tourism Relief Program is helping tourism businesses and organizations position their location as a destination choice in Canada, as domestic and international travel rebounds from the ... Read More »
1 responsePolar Plunge makes a splash for the Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The weather was in the positives Saturday afternoon when the community gathered at Henderson Lake to make a splash in the annual Polar Plunge. Though the weather was 5C, the water looked a lot colder with the wind-chill reminding jumpers of the impending freeze. But it was ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment ordered for woman accused of mailing live animals
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail almost four years ago, has been ordered to have a psychological assessment. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean requested the assessment for his client, Jill Heather Marshall, during a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Dean told court his ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple property crimes net perpetrator 75 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta man who was set to stand trial on charges of break and enter, using an imitation firearm to commit an offence, and two counts of theft, instead pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and was sentenced to two ... Read More »
1 responseShoebox campaign another success for southern Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
Despite many challenges in 2022, Canadians were still gracious enough to pack shoeboxes for the Samaritan Purse Shoebox campaign. The total amount of shoeboxes came to 415,072, and were filled with toys, personal hygiene, school supplies and other items. Albertans packed 88,717 shoeboxes, which was an increase of 11 per cent from 2021’s total of ... Read More »
1 responseRV show reveals rare pandemic success story
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
The Prairie Sky RV show is back at Exhibition Park, and it’s a shining display of pull trailers, fifth wheels, and motor homes. There’s a virtually unnoticeable supply chain catch though. Company president Attila Braun said, “You look at our trailers and they’re all brand new but two-thirds of them are 2022s that were ordered ... Read More »
1 responseSpearman weighs in on City finances
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
On Thursday the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from Lethbridge’s former mayor, Chris Spearman, giving audience members a unique look into the City of Lethbridge’s finances. Titled “What I Learned about City of Lethbridge Finances”, Spearman looked to enlighten and share his experiences working with the City and what he saw during his ... Read More »
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