By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge hosted a panel last week inviting students and community members to learn about women in STEM and how they have progressed in their careers. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees are often male-dominated programs, so in hosting the Thursday career panel the event looked to inspire females in those degrees ... Read More »
1 responseBy Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
A new micro-credential program coming to Lethbridge College will help expand Indigenous policing education and put more culturally-appropriate officers into these communities. The short-term flexible learning programs are designed for re-skilling, providing culturally suitable education to Indigenous police services as they work to address the needs of their communities. “The Blood Tribe Police are driving ... Read More »
1 responseBy Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
For the first time since before the pandemic, the Lethbridge and Area MĂ©tis Association held a holiday gathering at the Westminster Hall on Saturday. The afternoon event had MĂ©tis music courtesy of Monique Giroux on the violin with husband Mike Carter on the piano, a supper, member recognition for their efforts in the MĂ©tis community, ... Read More »
2 responsesBy Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose against a southern Alberta woman implicated in the Coutts border protest and blockade, have been withdrawn. Joanne Person was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the charges were instead withdrawn by the Crown. Person also ... Read More »
1 responseBy Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge businessman who was facing 62 fraud-related charges before they were whittled down to 18 charges, will return to court next month after his lawyer has had an opportunity to review disclosure from the Crown’s office. “There’s quite a volume of disclosure for this particular matter,” an agent for Lethbridge lawyer Marcus ... Read More »
1 responseBy Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge Region announced Monday that the Home and Garden Show will not take place in 2023 in order to make it bigger and better in 2024. BILD Lethbridge Region executive officer, Bridget Mearns, said it was not an easy decision to make but it was one that was necessary. ... Read More »
2 responsesBy Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge International Airshow may take wing for a second straight year if it gets council approval. A presentation to be made Wednesday to the Economic Standing Policy Committee of city council by airshow president Dallas Harty says organizers want to begin staging the show on odd-numbered years moving forward. The SPC meeting ... Read More »
1 responseBy Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2023
With the recent influx of warmer weather, city residents are seeing less snow, but that doesn’t mean concerns about the homeless have melted away along with the ice. During the month of December, the City of Lethbridge and Streets Alive Mission opened the doors of the Mission as a 24-hour warming center to help with ... Read More »
4 responsesBy Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Playgoers of Lethbridge is celebrating a big milestone this year. It will be a 100 years since their very first meeting took place at St. Augustine Church on Jan. 20, 1923. “We’re celebrating 100 years and at this point still going strong, and looking forward to continuing for at least another 100,” said ... Read More »
1 responseBy Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2023
Tory Campbell has served as Reeve of Lethbridge County for 14 months and has been a member of council since October 2017. He took the time to reflect upon 2022, his first full year in the position; a position that he said is both challenging and rewarding. The County faced challenges in 2022, specifically coming ... Read More »
1 responseBy Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a Calgary trucker accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Alberta two years ago, has been adjourned until next week while the Crown prepares to subpoena a witness to rebut defence evidence. Although Crown Prosecutor Kent Brown concluded his case this week in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, he will ... Read More »
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