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Residential school survivor’s healing journey chronicled in new book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An Elder from the Blood Tribe who is a teacher in Lethbridge has written a book about a suitcase that was part of her experience at a residential school and the healing journey that resulted from it. Author of My Suitcase Nii Sookayis, Christina Fox, said she was working with some remnants when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police officer honoured for bravery in Ottawa
By Al Beeber on September 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Police Service officer was in Ottawa two weeks ago being presented with the Medal of Bravery by Governor General Mary Simon. Constable Marco Joseph Robert Pagliericci is believed to be the first Lethbridge police officer to be given that medal in the force’s 120-year history. The LPS officer was honoured after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local long-drive competitor earns berth to worlds
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge’s Sara Benson-Graham is taking her long-drive talents to Florida for worlds next month after winning the Amateur Long Drive Canada conference championships women’s open category in Calgary on Sunday. Benson-Graham attended all the amateur Alberta series long-drive golf events and went undefeated in her rookie year. Her long-bomb of 325 yards ... Read More »
5 responsesAlberta’s healthcare on life support, say advocacy group
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta’s healthcare system is in crisis, says Friends of Medicare executive director Chris Gallaway, who was in Lethbridge Wednesday to speak at the organization’s AGM. Gallaway spoke to the Herald about the state of the healthcare system and what the organization is doing to advocate for it prior to the first ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal cannabis market remains volatile since legalization
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
ry clarke lethbridge herald Cannabis has been a progressing market in Canada since legalization back in October 2018, four years since the seeds have been sown and the market has blossomed with deep roots in the lifestyles of many Canadians. From medical to recreational, cannabis has been consumed by increasing numbers with awareness and acceptance ... Read More »
4 responsesUniversity launches the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald he University of Lethbridge officially opened the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre Thursday. Named after Dr. Leroy Little Bear, the centre will work as an integral space for Indigenous students and the campus community to gather and celebrate learning. Designed as a home away from home the space will appropriate ceremony, smudging, and ... Read More »
1 responseFood bank hoping to raise $50,000 at Friday fundraiser
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year intermission, the Friends of Interfaith Charity Dinner and Silent Auction is coming back to an in-person event Friday with all proceeds going to the Interfaith Food Bank. “This is our one big fancy fundraiser that we do each year and we’re super excited to be back in person again after ... Read More »
1 responseAccused gets 45 days for domestic assault
By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting his former girlfriend and breaching a peace bond has earned a southern Alberta man a stint behind bars. Jeremy John Emmelkamp pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to the assault and breach charges and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. The Crown explained Emmelkamp had been in a relationship with ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s healthcare on life support, says advocacy group
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.comFollow @APulidoHerald on Twitter... Read More »
1 responseIan Tyson tribute act hits Lethbridge
By Ry Clarke on September 22nd, 2022
The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson will be performing Friday at Southminster United Church at 7:30 p.m. Steward MacDougall and the New Chinook Arch Riders will play alongside Amos Garrett, Tracy Millar, Ian Oscar, and John Wort Hannam playing tribute to Tyson and his career in the country, folk roots, and cowboy culture scene. ... Read More »
2 responsesGalt Museum prepares for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Ry Clarke on September 22nd, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives will be presenting a week of educational programs leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 geared towards reconciliation and awareness on Indigenous heritage. Elders and community leaders will host a variety of programming from education on Treaty 7 to the impacts of segregation and ... Read More »
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