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Student ambassadors bridge gaps at college orientation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
Lethbridge College welcomed new students back to campus Tuesday kicking off the fall 2022 semester. Five thousand students have registered for the semester with 2,300 making up new students. The College hosted a New Student Orientation in the campus’s Centre Core, with program orientations helping students learn important information about support services, rights and responsibilities, ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal author examines looming global population crisis
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
Valorie Allen, a former resident of Lethbridge now living in the Crowsnest Pass, has published a new book advocating for the awareness of overpopulation and the lasting effects we have on our environment. 8 Billion Reasons Population Matters, published by Friesen Press on April 19, explores an in-depth view of the planet’s growing population and ... Read More »
3 responsesProcessing capacity adds acreage for local potato producers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
The southern Alberta potato industry continues to provide many opportunities in the region. “The potato industry continues to increase acres in southern Alberta, creating opportunities for local businesses,” said Jubs Bristow, Cavendish Farms agriculture vice president, in an email response. Bristow said contract prices for potatoes have increased, providing a good return for growers. With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WEDNESDAY, September 07, 2022
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 7th, 2022
BOYCE, Theresa CAMERON, June CRITTENDEN, Joyce FEHR, Isaac "Zeke" FRANCIS, Joan GRAY, Carmel MUNRO, Ida OTTO, Harlow Donovan PEDERSON, Bjarne SNOEYER, Gwen SNOWDON, Thomas William (Bill) WELCH, Arlene Helen WILLIAMS, Dorothy... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residences filling up as U of L students return to campus
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge welcomed students to campus with its New Student Orientation Tuesday at the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym. The assembly helped students understand their supports and taught them all abut the academic year ahead. This year’s event was tailored to the students, asking parents ... Read More »
1 responseCity man celebrates 102nd birthday
By Justin Seward on September 6th, 2022
Former Coaldale mayor Alan Graham celebrated his 102nd birthday at The View Lethbridge senior residence surrounded by family and fellow residents on Saturday. Graham said you just keep counting the years in and hope for the best and you don’t know what the next year’s going to bring. Graham was born on Sept. 3, 1920, ... Read More »
3 responsesBlack Powder rendezvous a celebration of the past
By Justin Seward on September 6th, 2022
The 50th annual Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club Rendezvous hosted 30 shooters over the weekend. The rendezvous involved shooting scenarios on a trail walk, pistol events, shot guns, hawk and knife and archery. “A rendezvous was back in the days where everybody – fur traders, fur trappers … all got together, brought in their furs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About council celebrates achievements of the working class
By Justin Seward on September 6th, 2022
The Lethbridge and District Labour Council in partnership with local labour unions hosted its annual Labour Day barbeque at Galt Gardens on Monday to celebrate the achievements of the working class. The event was on hiatus for the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and organizers were excited to be back. “We’re ... Read More »
2 responsesPaws in the Pool fundraiser makes a big splash
By Al Beeber on September 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comFollow @albeebHerald on Twitter... Read More »
1 responseLeadership hopeful makes pitch for local support
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A month from today the United Conservatives Party will elected new a leader with results to be announced at the BMO Centre in Calgary. Ballots went into the mail Friday to eligible voters who signed up by the Aug. 12 deadline. On Friday, candidate Rebecca Shulz made a stop in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe study examines impact of racism
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The Blood Tribe is releasing a study addressing racism in the area. The study was conducted by Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom of Mount Royal University and a Kainai member. It was achieved through the tribal government application for funding from the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights Education and Multiculturism Fund to conduct a research project ... Read More »
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