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Ukrainian sisters starting new life in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Ukrainian who is now a local resident has shared her journey from her home country to Lethbridge in hopes of thanking the community for welcoming her and her sister. Ukrainian sisters Medina Kononenko and Anna Vovk have been in Lethbridge since April 2022, but their journey started in the Zaporizhia region in ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity memorializing residential school victims through planting project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A student-led project that aims to memorialize the victims and survivors of residential schools by planting trees across the University of Lethbridge campus launched Thursday. The Roots of Growth project launch ceremony took place in the Markin Hall after rain forced those in attendance to leave the original location of The Grove. During ... Read More »
1 responseDrug trafficker earns year in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man caught with drugs two years ago has been sent to jail for a year. Samuel Neil Fehr was sentenced this week in Lethbridge provincial court, three months after he pleaded guilty to one count of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Following Fehr’s guilty plea last June, Federal Crown Prosecutor ... Read More »
1 responseTough financial times for YMCA of Lethbridge in 2022
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is forecasting a loss of $165,385 for 2022, according to a report submitted to the Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday. The report was contained in a submission made by YMCA CEO Jennifer Petracek-Kolb to the SPC as it heard budget requests for the years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City approves hiring IT support for PSCC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve hiring two full-time employees using existing funding to allow for the continued support of the city’s Public Safety Communication Centre technology. The request was made by the City’s IT and Digital Transformation department. A report to council stated the positions are needed to replace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous art installation brightens city roadway
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has unveiled new art pieces along Great Bear Boulevard that reflect Blackfoot culture. The 600 metre stretch of road on the city’s westside will host nine of Marjie Crop Eared Wolf’s iinÃÃ (buffalo) sculptures, and a landscape of plants designed by her and other Kainai Elders. Fire Hall No. 5 will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Healing Garden blessed with Blackfoot name
By Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge received a Blackfoot name for their Indigenous Healing Garden Wednesday during a naming and dedication ceremony. The name the garden received is Ih’taapiinii’mopa inn’siimaan which translates into ‘Healing Garden’. “There is an immense feeling of gratitude for being embraced by our Indigenous community ... Read More »
2 responsesSouthland Trailer donates air compressor for Catholic Central
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
Catholic Central High School West Campus has received a new air compressor from Southland Trailer Corp. thanks to an initiative through the company and teacher Lance Rosen. When the school’s previous air compressor was deemed unsuitable for the work required in the current pre-engineering/welding classes, Southland Trailers stepped up and donated the gift. Refurbishing, delivering, ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity comes together for Orange Shirt event at Galt Museum
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted an Orange Shirt design event on Wednesday, sitting in with Elder Blanche Bruisedhead, Blackfoot cultural interpreter at the Galt, to learn more about Indigenous culture and the importance of Orange Shirt Day. The event looked to open doors between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, raising awareness for Reconciliation Week in ... Read More »
1 responseLPS requesting 15 new officer positions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is reaching the breaking point and needs more staff to meet the needs of a growing city. That was the message made to the Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday as it listened to budget requests from city boards and commissions. The entirety of ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge School Division renewing attention on Indigenous learning
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
Working towards reconciliation and Indigenous knowledge, Lethbridge School Division is working hard to make sure the culture and awareness is incorporated into its schools through education and programs. The division is working to ensure the goals of Alberta Education’s Teaching Quality Standard, specifically standard five – applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ... Read More »
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