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Former College team finalists for provincial STEM award
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
A former team of Lethbridge College students was named a finalist for the Capstone Project of the Year Award, a provincial honour given out annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Former civil engineering technology students Hannah Thompson and Tyce Daniells were recognized for their efforts to determine if ... Read More »
1 responseSchool supply donations needed
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
In an effort to start the school year off right, Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge, in conjunction with My City Care, YMCA of Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Food Bank, is collecting donations for Ready, Set, Go! 2023. With the ongoing economic struggles many families are facing, the need for school supplies and healthy snacks ... Read More »
2 responsesGalt celebrates anniversary of giant chess set donation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives hosted members of the Lethbridge Chess Club and Chinook Woodturning Guild on Tuesday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of a special donation to the museum. In 2013, seven volunteer members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild devoted more than 500 hours to create a giant chess set that was ... Read More »
1 responseTrial to be held on assault, shooting charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous charges relating to an assault and shooting earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. During a brief court hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge, Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre pleaded not guilty on behalf of her client, Robert Duane Vincent, and elected trial in Alberta Court of Justice. ... Read More »
1 responseWood’s Homes set to host fundraiser gala next month
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Local organization Wood’s Homes, which works for children’s mental health, is preparing for its 16th annual gala. This will be their first since the end of COVID-19 restrictions in the province. This year’s gala’s theme is James Bond’s “Diamonds are Forever.” Fund development coordinator with Wood’s Homes, Carrie Dahl, said the community support of Wood’s ... Read More »
1 responseFoodgrains growing project harvest helps fight global hunger
By Lethbridge Herald on August 15th, 2023
Erika Mathieu – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains growing has added another successful year to the books. The Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains growing project held their annual harvest and barbecue event just north of the Alberta AG centre in Coaldale on August 15th. Hundreds of attendees gathered despite the dry summer heat to enjoy the free ... Read More »
1 responsePodcast launches Alberta’s queer joy into public perception
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 15th, 2023
When Kels Delamarter started talking to people about their experiences as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Alberta, she had no podcasting experience and was working towards her master’s degree. Her journey began on TikTok, where she expressed feelings of isolation being queer in the prairies, and Delamarter is launching her interview series “Queer in ... Read More »
1 responseFormer employee receives conditional sentence for stealing from college
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge College employee was ordered to pay back nearly $60,000 in restitution and serve a two-year conditional sentence order. The case of Emily Campbell, who was charged with fraud and related offences for stealing nearly $60,000 was in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday. The case of Campbell, who worked as the ... Read More »
1 responsePublic gets first look at new agri-hub and trade centre
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 15th, 2023
Members of the public on Saturday got a first glimpse of the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre during an open house. Joseph Saunders was an apprentice electrician who worked on the facility and had the opportunity to come back and see the finished centre. “I started as an apprentice for electrical when I started ... Read More »
2 responsesWhoop-Up Days to include new Indigenous programs
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 15th, 2023
Whoop-Up Days are almost here and this year, they’ve got a brand-new home and more Indigenous programming. The Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre is finally opening its doors and will be hosting the festival for the first of what they hope will be many years to come. 
Also new to the festival is the Blood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused killer back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 60-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death right after Christmas, will be back in court later this month after his lawyer and the Crown prosecutor have had more time to discuss the case. The matter for David Albert Dragland was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday, but it ... Read More »
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