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City hosts open house on potential sober shelter at old curling run
By Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
Residents in Lethbridge were given the opportunity Saturday to voice their concerns regarding a potential sober shelter being developed at the former Civic Curling Centre. The City of Lethbridge held an open house in the City Hall foyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inviting the public to join in on the conversation and putting ... Read More »
2 responsesIndigenous events initiate Reconciliation Week
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2022
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Monday saw many organizations and community members gather together for the kick off of Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge. The City raised the Reconciliation and Metis flags alongside the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) flag at City Hall. Lethbridge School Division (LSD) hoisted the Every Child Matters flag at the ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal students walk for cancer research at Terry Fox event
By Ry Clarke on September 24th, 2022
Elementary schools in the Lethbridge School Division put the right foot forward Friday morning heading to Nicholas Sheran Park to walk for Terry Fox and his legacy. Teachers and Students from Mike Mountain Horse, Dr. Gerald B. Probe, Coalbanks, and Nicholas Sheran Elementary high-fived and cheered one-another as they passed by sharing a connection through ... Read More »
2 responsesNeuron Mobility seeking feedback on e-mobility pilot
By Ry Clarke on September 24th, 2022
Neuron Mobility and the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce are looking for feedback from residents regarding the e-mobility program and user experience. The Voices of Business survey, found at lethbridgechamber.com/form/view/27415, looks for member’s feedback on using the e-scooters and e-bikes around the city. Neuron is seeking input on how the program is impacting local businesses, organizations, ... Read More »
2 responsesUniversity fair helps students navigate career paths
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Career Fair was once again offered as an in-person event Thursday after being offered virtually for the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair gives students and alumni the opportunity to explore career options, build their network and find employment. “We know that students come ... Read More »
4 responsesTraining collaboration helps emergency services hone skills
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Earlier this week, the Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services teamed up for a training scenario that taught them a few lessons. The training scenario which took place on Wednesday involved a mock shooting incident with mass casualties over the span of about five hours. “The exercise allowed us to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rescued hostage reunites with people who saved her life
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Months following her rescue after being stabbed and seriously injured during a hostage-taking downtown, Kathryn Linder on Friday reunited with the emergency responders, police and hospital staff who saved her life. Linder was stabbed multiple times in the neck by a woman who held her hostage in an office at ... Read More »
2 responsesBlackfoot cast takes to the stage for O’KOSI
By Ry Clarke on September 23rd, 2022
Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society is presenting O’kosi, In the Fall When we Gather, a multidimensional play that explores the multi-generational effects of the signing of Treaty 7 and the Indian Act. The play is being presented in the Victor Mitchell Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatre Complex in Calgary until Oct.1. Director Michelle Thrush brings ... Read More »
1 responseDrug charges withdrawn following the death of accused
By Delon Shurtz on September 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges against a 40-year-old Lethbridge woman who was accused of selling drugs earlier this year have been dropped. Two charges of drug trafficking were withdrawn Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, after federal Crown Prosecutor Mark Klassen told the judge the accused, Carma Lynn Patterson, had died. Additional charges of driving without insurance and driving while unauthorized, ... Read More »
1 responseSentencing adjourned for impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz on September 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty last week to several charges, including impaired driving, will not be sentenced for several more months. Roy Garnet Scarrow admitted Sept. 15 in Lethbridge provincial court that, while he was unauthorized to drive, he ran a stop sign and crashed into a pickup truck with his motorcycle with enough ... Read More »
1 responseGroups partner to host Indigenous pop-up gym
By Ry Clarke on September 23rd, 2022
Lethbridge Sport Council partnered with Piikani Traditional Games to host a pop-up gym Thursday at Henderson Lake Park. In support of Reconciliation Week, the event taught Indigenous song and dance with a focus on the fundamental movement skills associated with those activities. Participants were led by Arnold Mountainhorse and son Quaid as they danced and ... Read More »
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