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Talk on homelessness part of University of Lethbridge series
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge is presenting six topics around six issues and six opportunities to engage with experts who are at the forefront of research in their field. This year’s lineup for their PUBlic Professors Series include topics such as why honey bees are practically magic, will Generative AI change the world and does reading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds turn out for annual police run
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds of runners showed their support for the Special Olympics on Saturday when they turned out for the annual Lethbridge Police Service Run. A total of 696 runners of all ages and abilities ran in either a half-marathon or races of five kilometres or 10-kilometres in length. All proceeds went to support Special ... Read More »
1 responseCoulee Fest welcomes public to Polytechnic campus
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The annual Coulee Fest took over Lethbridge Polytechnic’s campus on Saturday afternoon. “Coulee Fest brings the ability for so many members of our community to kind of come on campus, see what life is like here, (and) also just have a really, really fun day that’s all geared towards community, fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hydrogen has promise for Alberta: Neudorf
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Hydrogen production and technology has many promising opportunities for the province, says MLA for Lethbridge East and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf. And the province “continues to be a destination of choice for investors and innovators in the hydrogen sector,” Neudorf said in a statement after promoting the hydrogen market at ... Read More »
8 responsesMine opponents call referendum ‘a dirty trick’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Crowsnest Pass council is guilty of pulling “a dirty trick referendum,” says a member of an organization opposed to a coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Municipality of Crowsnest council on Tuesday passed a non-binding vote of electors to be held within the next 90 days on whether they support a mine with the ... Read More »
4 responsesAttempted murder charge laid in house attack
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service have charged a 28-year-old male with attempted murder in connection with an incident where a woman was attacked in her home earlier this week. Â Corbin John Maxwell, 28, of Coaldale, is charged with attempted murder and housebreaking with intent. Â Pete Christos, acting inspector of the criminal investigation division, told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocacy group wants new performing arts centre in city
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 14th, 2024
As Lethbridge grows, so does its performing arts sector and a new performing arts centre has been on the city’s radar since 2000. The Genevieve Yates Memorial Centre opened in 1966 and has been Lethbridge’s primary performance venue. It can seat 480 spectators and has held a variety of performances from dance recitals to music ... Read More »
5 responses‘Uncle Terry’ joins seniors on walk to honour his nephew
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two-time cancer survivor Terry Fox believes his namesake nephew is the reason he’s still alive at 85 years of age. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for cancer research has raised millions of dollars since the first run was staged in 1981. On Friday, the elder Fox joined residents of Green ... Read More »
1 responseJoel Plaskett releases new album before city date
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Friday the 13th may be an ominous day for many but for Joel Plaskett it’s the day to release his latest album. Plaskett, who has forged a long music career by attracting audiences with a range of musical styles, is releasing what he feels is his most contemplative body of work yet. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full house hears SACPA talk on University of Lethbridge funding
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After breaking for the summer, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs returned to a full house Thursday afternoon at the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization. SACPA hosted Dena McMartin, faculty member and vice-president of research at the University of Lethbridge to speak about the status of federal, provincial and private research funding at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservoirs below normal capacity
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Two of three major southern Alberta reservoirs have water levels that are lower than normal for this time of year. The Oldman Reservoir, as of Wednesday, had 65 per cent capacity, down from the normal of 73 to 85 per cent. The Waterton Reservoir had 57 per cent capacity – it’s normal range is between ... Read More »
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