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TubaChristmas ready for a brassy take on the holiday season
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 14th, 2022
The Lethbridge Community Band Society is gearing up for its 10th annual TubaChristmas this Saturday at Southminster United Church. Tuba, baritone, sousaphone, and euphonium enthusiasts of all levels will come together to bring holiday cheer to those looking for a break during holiday shopping from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. “TubaChristmas is an international organization ... Read More »
1 responseGrocery chain chips in for food banks with holiday drive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 14th, 2022
This holiday season food banks across Canada have been experiencing higher volumes of use, and with the cost of living and inflation the aid provided has been in high demand. To help with the influx, Real Canadian Superstore has launched its annual Holiday Food Drive, running until Dec. 24, where local shoppers can help give ... Read More »
1 responseReturn to sender? Warrant issued for accused puppy mailer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A warrant has been issued for a former southern Alberta woman accused of trying to mail a puppy and kitten through Canada Post more than three years ago. The warrant was issued last week in Lethbridge provincial court, only three days after the accused, Jill Heather Marshall, was released from Alouette Correctional Centre ... Read More »
1 responseAngel Tree Campaign pleads for final big push
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree Campaign is in need of community support to be able to bring Christmas magic to their last group of children registered to receive bundles this year. Angel Tree campaign director Michelle Gallucci said they have 502 children left to go and their depot is probably a third full ... Read More »
1 responseWilson Middle School staging production of Peter Pan
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 14th, 2022
Students at Wilson Middle School are gearing up for their presentation of Peter Pan, coming to the stage Dec. 19 – 21. Looking to get every student involved as much as they can in production, the show has been double cast with three performances on each day, two in the day and one in the ... Read More »
2 responsesCity tightening nomination rules for elected representatives
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has tasked administration through the Governance Standing Policy Committee with making recommendations on a motion by councillor Nick Paladino to look at creating deposits for people who run for civic office here and increasing the required number of signatures of eligible elector signatures on nominations. Council approved the motion unanimously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City examining precincts instead of ward system
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday morning voted on a pair of 7-2 motions to rescind its June 7 decision to proceed with an analysis of a ward system and instead examine an alternative that would divide the city into four precincts with two councillors representing each for specific periods of ... Read More »
3 responsesYoung artist drawing success at Lethbridge markets
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
The KidPreneur program was present again at the Lethbridge Handmade Market on Saturday at Exhibition Park, and Chalise Young was a 17-year-old entrepreneur that was on hand with her Fire Line Art business. Young makes custom drawings utilizing a graphite pencil, and sells prints of her original graphite drawings, makes art kits for kids that ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas meets with constituents at Christmas Open House
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
MP Rachael Thomas hosted a Christmas Open House for her constituents at PIP International on Saturday. Hundreds of attendees could listen to Christmas classics from the Lethbridge Community Band, visit with Santa, decorate cookies, roast marshmallows and ask Thomas about concerns they may have. “It’s an opportunity for me to connect with constituents from all ... Read More »
1 responseFunding being sought for overnight comfort centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council today will be asked to provide $325,670 in funding to Streets Alive for the operation of an overnight comfort centre. Takara Motz, general manager of Community Social Development, says in her report to council that the Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre consistently has occupancy pressures during extreme winter weather and no ... Read More »
7 responsesCourt proceedings delayed while man seeks funds for legal defence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with several sex-related offences stemming from a human trafficking case has been unable to hire a lawyer because it’s too expensive, the accused told a judge Monday. Meriton Krasniqi said Monday in Lethbridge provincial court he is trying to retain a lawyer, but he hasn’t had enough time since finding ... Read More »
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