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After a slight delay, Rudy Strangling Wolf is ready to strike a chord.
By Dale Woodard - for the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on February 10th, 2023
The music will get cranked up tonight on the third floor at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, as the singer and songwriter from the Kainai Reserve holds a CD launch concert for “The Long Way.” The album is perhaps aptly-named, with the release of The Long Way held up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This ... Read More »
1 responsePolice commission appoints new chair joining three new public members
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission has appointed Dawna Coslovi as their new chair. She was the vice-chair during the 2022 term and has been a member of the commission since 2018. “Commission is usually served for two to three years, so I’m in the latter part of my second term,” said Coslovi. She said ... Read More »
1 responseFamily Centre facing challenges as it addresses community needs
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 10th, 2023
The Family Centre provides many services to Lethbridge and area which support families who are transitioning through difficult times. It offers support to recently divorced parents who are learning how to co-parent, a safe place for single dads to spend Saturday morning with their kids in their indoor playground, subsidized counselling services for struggling children ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Public Library card sign-up ‘best deal in town’
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 10th, 2023
February is card sign-up month at the Lethbridge Public Library, and the library is offering perks to do just that. Aside from the benefits of having access to an almost unlimited variety of books- improved fluency and communication skills, opportunities for learning, and personal enjoyment – the library offers other programs and services as well. ... Read More »
1 responseMan could face jail for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 48-year-old Standoff man who hopes he will only be placed under house arrest for drug offences, could be sent to prison if a judge agrees with a recommendation by the Crown. Lloyd Avery Good Rider will have to wait until April 3 before he is sentenced, however, and before he learns if ... Read More »
1 responseWoman gets weekend jail time for theft
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old woman who hoped to avoid jail, will have to spend time behind bars, but only on weekends. “I was hoping for either weekends or maybe house arrest,” Julie Anne Vuch told the judge Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Vuch said there is no one to care for her daughter if she ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips commits to new Catholic elementary school at SACPA session
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, SACPA, turned its attention to politics during Thursday’s session. Shannon Phillips, MLA for Lethbridge-West, spoke to an audience on the topic of “Building Strong Communities and a Strong Economy For Alberta.”  Phillips discussed issues that will be hot topics during ... Read More »
9 responsesMan to be sentenced in March for child porn offenses
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Coalhurst man who admits he uploaded and distributed child pornography on multiple occasions in 2021, won’t learn his fate until next month when he is scheduled to be sentenced. Casey Jose is set to be sentenced by Judge Erin Olsen, who last month in Lethbridge provincial court heard graphic and disturbing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City taxi rates to be discussed by SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked today to approve changes to a bylaw that will in part increase maximum meter rates for city cab companies. Today’s report, to be submitted by Regulatory Services general manager Duane Ens, is in response to a directive issued by the ... Read More »
1 response‘Little Prince’ ready to make stage debut at U of L
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge drama department is ready to finally present a stage adaptation of “The Little Prince,” which has been four years in the making. Director Nicola Elson said she chose “The Little Prince” to be adapted for stage as it is a story that is known around the world, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Non-profits launch campaign for stable funding sources
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 9th, 2023
Many non-profit organizations in our community are struggling to find the funds that allow them to function. And many of non-profits provide services that cannot be found in other organizations within the community. One of those is Volunteer Lethbridge and Amanda Jensen, the executive director, described her organization in a recent interview. “Volunteer Lethbridge is ... Read More »
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