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Lethbridge’s ‘weird weather’ can be tough on trees
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The potential impact of a late fall and sudden freeze on trees here may not be known until next spring. Lindsay Bell, an urban forestry technician with the City of Lethbridge, says with southern Alberta getting so many chinooks, it’s hard to tell if there will be a die-off of some species. “Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseCity preparing for major overhaul of land use bylaw
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge could soon be spending more than $1 million on a comprehensive review of its land use bylaw. If city council approves the 2023-26 budget at its Nov. 29 council meeting – which it is expected to do – then a three-year initiative will begin in 2023. The initiative calls ... Read More »
2 responsesPandemic wave of pet abandonments impacting local shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is facing an overcrowding situation thanks to pets not being claimed by their owners. Because of the situation, the shelter has immediately suspended pet surrender intakes. It is instead introducing a mandated intake system, which the shelter says has been adopted by animal care facilities across North America. The ... Read More »
1 responseKainai rep takes position on provincial advisory committee
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2022
Tyler Oka of Kainai Community Corrections was recently appointed to the province’s Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee. This is an honour that he is very qualified and passionate for, with Oka working with policing and corrections organizations since 2009. Troubling statistics involving Indigenous incarceration rates in Canada solidified Oka’s desire to work in corrections. “It ... Read More »
1 responseShop of Wonders opens doors wide for holiday season
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2022
The MyCityCare Team has transformed the location of 1602 3rd Avenue South into a magical toy store for families in need this holiday season. With a ribbon cutting by Mayor Blaine Hyggen Monday night, the Shop of Wonders is now open for families in need to shop for free with their loved ones this holiday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Table formed to address challenges in city and Blood Tribe
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new partnership was announced at city hall on Tuesday with the creation of the Intergovernmental Health Table, a proactive step bringing together invested partners to look at key issues affecting members of the Blood Tribe and Lethbridge communities. Representatives from City Hall, the Blood Tribe and Department ... Read More »
4 responsesTom Jackson on tour: Stories, Songs and Santa Causes set for next week
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2022
Tom Jackson is a well-known face in the Canadian entertainment business. On Nov. 29 the singer-songwriter, actor, and activist will be at the Enmax Centre with a show that’s “designed to get you out of your funk, and for you to help us save lives,” according to his press release. It’s a pre-holiday Canadian charity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rights of children celebrated during National Child Day
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
Lethbridge Plays in conjunction with 20 child and youth-centered community organizations celebrated National Child Day at Lethbridge College on Saturday. The day is celebrated right across the nation in recognition of the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child. The day celebrated building community awareness and respect for the rights of children and youth, ... Read More »
1 responsePeace bond issued in bear spray road rage incident
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who helped his friend flee after he assaulted another man two months ago, caught a break and avoided a jail sentence. Justin Arthur Hovan was placed on a one-year, $500 no-cash common law peace bond Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, after he pleaded guilty to one charge of aiding in ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment extension ordered in hostage incident
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has ordered an extension of a psychological assessment for a Lethbridge woman accused in relation to a stabbing and hostage-taking incident during the summer. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Timothy Hironaka granted a request from the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary to extend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP raises alarm over health spending accounts
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to commit to pause any efforts to privatize the healthcare system or making Albertans pay out of pocket until May, so she can bring those items forward at election time to let Albertans decide. “The fact is that Albertans do not support an ... Read More »
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