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Nikka Yuko to unveil glowing new feature at winter festival

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022

The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden held a preview of a beautiful new feature, one that will add even more shine to their 2022-2023 Winter Light Festival. The Garden is now home to a dome, called the Nikka Yuko Kamakura (Igloo) that uses 360-degree video for visitors to enjoy on the dome’s ceiling. The structure will be equipped ... Read More »

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Ski Swap raises funds for local ski patrol

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022

Canadian Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Winter Extreme New and Used Equipment Sale took place this weekend at Exhibition Park’s main pavilion. Offering great deals on new and used outdoor gear with the proceeds supporting local volunteer First Aid and rescue services provided by the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Southern Alberta Zone. “This has been one of ... Read More »

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Métis Week being celebrated across the province

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022

The Métis Flag was raised outside of City Hall Monday to kick off Métis Week in Alberta. To commemorate the occasion, the City promoted the Michif language with the Métis greeting of hello, Tan’si, celebrating the language and culture of the Métis identity. “The importance of celebrating Métis week is to keep alive the memory ... Read More »

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City budget deliberations weighing tough decisions

By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy committee, began Monday the lengthy process of deliberating the budget that will be in place for the next four years. The draft budget calls for an annual increase of 3.77 per cent annually over the next four years. City treasurer Darell ... Read More »

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Dyer explores an evolution in the view of war

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022

Lethbridge Public Library presented a night with Gwynne Dyer at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night. Dyer, historian and independent journalist, spoke to audiences about war, with an examination of current global struggles in Ukraine with the Russian invasion. Considering how war has evolved in our current society, and viewed over the passage of time ... Read More »

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Ceremony remembers the sacrifices made for freedom

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022

On November 11 hundreds attended the Remembrance Day ceremony held at Exhibition Park, paying respect to those that have served our country in war. Events began with Parade Marshall Richard Drought, Sergeant at Arms, leading the colours in. Paul Brundige, General Stewart Branch President, spoke during the ceremony with Major Donald Bladen, with the Salvation ... Read More »

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Non-traditional road to Edmonton in Smith’s ascension, SACPA told

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Trevor Harrison, University of Lethbridge professor of sociology, back for his thirteenth speaking engagement at its event on Thursday. Harrison spoke about Alberta’s current premier, Danielle Smith, and how her career took her to where she is now. “Just who is Danielle Smith? Giving a short bio ... Read More »

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Local author pens new young-adult novel

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022

Local author Rita Peterson has published her second book Bailey Brown and the Shadow People, a young-adult novel. The book follows heroine Bailey Brown as she walks the middle-schooler lifestyle with a twist of mystery when she is haunted by a spectral visitor one night hoping Brown will help uncover the circumstances of her untimely ... Read More »

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College rising to the challenge facing 21st century learners

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has a new president and with him, a new perspective. Brad Donaldson has been named president and CEO of Lethbridge College and is ready to engage with the community. “From my perspective the first thing I need to do is really engage with the Indigenous community, the business community, the hiring ... Read More »

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Nord-Bridge joins campaign to ‘Sock It To ‘Em’

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A campaign that started 22 years ago to provide socks for children in local schools and people in need, has expanded to include seniors in the community through Nord-Bridge Senior Centre. Sock It To ‘Em, a campaign that collects new socks of all sizes and styles, and monetary donations to purchase new socks, ... Read More »

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Naturalist Brian Keating at the Galt this week

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022

The Friends Society of the Galt Museum and Archives is hosting an evening with Brian Keating on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Renowned adventurer, pilot, naturalist, mountaineer, and children’s author are just a few of the things Keating is known for. His talk will focus on two topics, one about explorer Ernest Shackleton, his experiences ... Read More »

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