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Women’s rights being eroded in Afghanistan, SACPA told
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022
Since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in 2021, women’s rights in the landlocked central Asian nation have increasingly become a question mark. The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted a local Afghan immigrant Thursday to discuss the plight of women’s rights in that country. Speaking about recent developments under the Taliban’s rule, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toews gives fiscal update, has concerns with Sovereignty Act
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022
Minister of Finance Travis Toews reviewed the province’s mid-year fiscal update at a Nov. 30 virtual roundtable meeting. Toews said the update “again shows Alberta in a very strong position. We’ve seen a little bit of weakness with respect to commodity pricing over the last six weeks, even a couple of months. We’ve seen West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Understanding vital to improving quality of life for disabled
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022
Lethbridge celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities during its 7th annual event at CASA on Friday which aimed to increase awareness and understanding and the issues that impact their lives. The event hosted community members to discuss contributions they have made towards inclusion, along with recognizing those in the community who make Lethbridge a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New mystery novel dispels gloom of ‘eco-despair’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022
Local author and biologist Richard Quinlan has published a book encouraging readers to fight the grief of eco-despair. Unearthing the Muddy Truth, subtitled as An Eco-Detective Novel, looks to inspire readers to take up a stand against environmental destruction through eco-fiction. Delving into the gloom that forms around learning about environmental destruction and feelings of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commercial break-in trial set for March
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old Lethbridge man has pleaded not guilty to nearly a dozen criminal charges in relation to a commercial break-in in September. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean entered the pleas Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, on behalf of the accused, Tomas Adams, who was not required to attend the brief hearing in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New fire/EMS recruits take centre stage for graduation
By Herald on December 3rd, 2022
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services held a graduation ceremony for their 2022 recruits in the Lethbridge Public Library theatre on Friday. The recruits entered the room in a bagpipe procession before accepting congratulations and then receiving their badges and hats. Higher ranking department leaders and local officials ... Read More »
2 responsesMayors and citizens to receive QEII Platinum Jubilee medals this weekend in Calgary
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
More than 200 exemplary community members from central and southern Alberta will be receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals at a special invitation-only ceremony in Calgary on Sunday hosted by Alberta Municipalities. Alberta’s Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in assault to stand trial in new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man with a Taser and BB gun is set to stand trial in the new year. Clayton Wayne Jordan, who pleaded not guilty to several charges Nov. 23 in Lethbridge provincial court, is scheduled for a one-day trial on June 6 on charges of assault ... Read More »
1 responseG3 Carmangay secures top elevator award
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
The G3 Carmangay grain elevator has received the Elevator of the Year award from CP Rail for the third time for demonstrating efficient railcar loading and a strong commitment to safety. G3 Carmangay received the award last month. CP presents this annually to grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single loading point while ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Band Society celebrating 35 years with Mayor’s Christmas Concert
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Community Band Society is bringing back their annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks their 29th concert. The concert will take place this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Southminster United Church with special guests Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker and the Alegré Choir, ... Read More »
1 responseCraft project adds seasonal gifts for Meals on Wheels
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Students from Ecole Agnes Davidson Elementary School are helping spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season with their artwork. Partnering with Meals on Wheels, the social compassion project had students make cards, crafts, and art work that will be delivered to people receiving the meals for the month of December. During the month, each meal ... Read More »
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