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NDP against proposed Alberta pension plan
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
A new report shows the UCP Government’s plan to withdraw Albertans from the Canada Pension Plan could cost Albertans more in the long term while increasing the risk to their retirement savings. According to documents acquired by Postmedia from Employment and Social Development Canada, the province would have to meet three conditions to create its ... Read More »
1 responseDrug bust defendants scheduled to be back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who disappeared after he was released from custody following a drug bust in February, is scheduled to be back in court today. The matter for Brandon Douglas Rourke was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, but simply adjourned for one day after the judge was told the Crown and defence are still discussing ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Family Services opens new courtyard to assist with clients
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services celebrated the opening of a new courtyard on Tuesday with an open house for patrons, volunteers and donors. The new courtyard has been incorporated into the LFS north office at 1107 2A Avenue North and will serve as a gathering place for stakeholders, clients and employees. “We’re so pleased to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assault, resisting arrest results in suspended sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old woman who was given a suspended sentence in 2020 for assault, has received another suspended sentence for a second assault, as well as other criminal offences. Destinee Santangelo was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, after pleading guilty to single counts of assault, mischief causing damage and resisting a peace officer. At about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prospective students explore college’s open house
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
Lethbridge College opened its doors to prospective students Wednesday at its Fall 2022 Open House. The Trades, Technologies, and Innovation Facility hosted potential students as they walked the campus to explore the 60 academic programs, meeting with instructors, and taking tours around campus. The open house allowed those interested in learning at the College find ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Equines on campus providing stress relief to college students
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association trotted over to Lethbridge College this week for some animal de-stressing. Part of an outreach program developed by the Association, the horses bring therapy to the community with animal-to-human contact. Held in the Founder’s Square green space, horses King and Toby showed students the healing aura that comes from being ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Children of St. Martha School held a fall powwow Wednesday bringing students from across the area together to celebrate Indigenous culture with student drummers and dancing. St. Patrick Fine Arts, Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Patrick School in Taber were among those coming to ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts trio have fresh charges adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three men, including a Fort Macleod town councillor, charged in relation to the Coutts border protest earlier this year, made their first appearance in a Lethbridge courtroom Tuesday. The accused, Coun. Marco Van Huigenbos, 32, Alex Van Herk, 53, also of Fort Macleod, and Gerhard Janzen, 43, of Taber, sat in the courtroom gallery surrounded ... Read More »
1 responseSouthland Trailers announces major expansion with provincial support
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
Southland Trailers has announced an expansion to build an advanced manufacturing plant here in Lethbridge. The expansion is thanks in part to a $2.06 million boost from the Alberta Government’s Investment and Growth Fund. The 85,000 square-foot plant is expected to create 250 new jobs over the next three years as well as integrating robotic ... Read More »
1 responseNew VR video lets people explore all Lethbridge has to offer
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
In recognition of World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, Tourism Lethbridge released a 360-degree virtual reality video of public and event spaces that will assist the city in attracting new business events. Tourism Lethbridge feels that meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) are vital to the tourism economy. “Business events bring visitors to our community ... Read More »
1 responseCollege launches humanitarian program for student refugees
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is finding new ways to help international students gain access to education, as part of a commitment made to the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CIC). “It started as a promise to CIC to show support for students who were affected by the invasion of Ukraine and then our donor was gracious ... Read More »
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