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Harassment lands man house arrest and probation

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A modern day version of the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has resulted in house arrest and probation for a Lethbridge man. Kenneth Richard Senger was handed a six-month conditional sentence and one-year probation after he pleaded guilty earlier this month in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of criminal harassment. The ... Read More »

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Council refers motion on election signs

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery Breakin’ my mind.” Election signs weren’t the point of the classic rocker by Five Man Electrical Band but a verse in the song fits an issue addressed by city council on Tuesday. Council by a 5-4 vote referred to the April 27 meeting of ... Read More »

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Symphony and Opera Workshop make a French Connection

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra was joined by the University of Lethbridge Opera Workshop during their Series V French Connection concert Monday to showcase the works of prominent French composers. The program focused on France in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century, showcasing pieces from ballet to opera and ... Read More »

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Green burials an ecological option for final resting place

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2023

When it comes to green living, people conserve and preserve the earth’s natural resources in their daily lives. But can that lifestyle transcend death? Green burials follow the same principles of green-living, leaving no trace, offering alternatives to conventional burial or cremation. The environmental practice returns the body to the earth to decompose naturally, helping ... Read More »

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church has storied history

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The history of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to the 1800s when the original church was built, but more so to the existing structure that was built by many in the 1900s. For many, St. Patrick’s church has been part of their life since they can remember, and some have memories of ... Read More »

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‘Estate Sale’ being staged at Didi’s Playhaus this week

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2023

Theatre goers of Lethbridge will want to circle their calendars for the upcoming production of “Estate Sale,” running Thursday to Saturday at Didi’s Playhaus. Telling the story of legacy and how we are remembered after death, “Estate Sale” looks at the afterlife through the objects we owned and how they become vessels for our memories ... Read More »

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City council again proclaims April 7 Green Shirt Day

By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com April 7 has once again been declared Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. City council unanimously voted on Tuesday afternoon to approve an official business motion brought forward by mayor Blaine Hyggen. While council on Jan. 11, 1999 based a resolution stating the mayor’s office would stop the practice of issuing ... Read More »

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Councillors want election signs banned from road right-of-ways

By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A motion to be put forward in front of Lethbridge city council today is calling for the prohibition of election sign installed on public road right-of-ways. The motion will be put forward by councillors Belinda Crowson and Jeff Carlson and asks council to direct administration to amend the City’s Administrative Election ... Read More »

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City rolling out green bin program next month

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge will be fully rolling out its curbside organics program beginning in May. Residents living in houses and semi-detached houses within the city will be receiving their green bins in April. The first phase of the program launched in April last year in select ... Read More »

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Blood Tribe launches app to engage members

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 21st, 2023

The Kainai Nation has launched a new mobile communications app in order to help stay connected with their members and provide a greater level of community engagement. Running on the platform, Communikit, the app will help bridge the gap between members on and off the reserve with a centralized area of information in one place. ... Read More »

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Skills competition returns to test area high school students

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023

For the first time after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the South West Regional Skills Canada Competition for high school students returned to Lethbridge College on Saturday. This year also saw former competitors of the competition come to judge in their respective fields. Cole Vavrapeacock participated in the competition over seven years ago ... Read More »

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