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City deals with first snowstorm of the season
By Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A heavy snowfall warning for Lethbridge turned into a reality early Wednesday and the City of Lethbridge acted quickly by declaring Phase 1 snow routes active. The snowfall, which grew heavier as dawn neared, caused havoc on city roads with traffic backups on Whoop-Up Drive westbound and Scenic Drive as commuters ... Read More »
1 responseHousing supports announced for Metis Albertans
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2022
The Metis Nation of Alberta’s Metis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) has brought home some programs for Metis citizens in several key areas. With down payment assistance, home repairs assistance, rental supplement, student rental supplement, and newly-added mortgage assistance the initiative comes under the MCHC’s mandate to provide affordable housing to low- and moderate-income Metis families ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit reviews education numbers during pandemic
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2022
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, students were affected in how they learned and attended classes, and now with a return to in-person learning school divisions are reviewing the results of the Spring 2022 Education Assurance Measures to accurately view how to proceed with education. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division recently took a look at its Assurance ... Read More »
1 responseBarney Bentall show to benefit teen resource centre Youth One
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Barney Bentall and the Cariboo Express will be performing on Nov. 7 at Southminster United Church in support of the Youth One Teenage Resource Centre. “Any initiative that helps youth these days in a positive way while they wrestle with life and trying to figure out how to move forward, I think it’s ... Read More »
1 responseNDP fear possible doctor exodus following B.C. agreement
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2022
NDP leader Rachel Notley is voicing concerns of a possible exodus of doctors leaving for B.C. after a proposed pay deal for doctors in that province. This week the B.C. government announced a tentative deal that could see a full-time family doctor paid about $385,000 a year – a pay boost of about one-third from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multi-faceted funding sources vital to SAAG success
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new fundraising initiative will be unveiled Thursday when the Southern Alberta Art Gallery hosts its second annual SAAG Social. The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the downtown art gallery. SAAG is looking at developing a sustainable fundraising model for the future and the announcement that will be made during ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta company accused of contravening terms and conditions of its licence is expected to take a step when it returns to court in the new year. The company, Aqua Properties of Calgary, as well as its representative Robert Rettie, had their charges addressed Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, where an agent ... Read More »
2 responsesMan awaits judgement in sexual assault trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta man who adamantly denied during his trial in September allegations of sexual assaults against his former girlfriend’s daughter, is still waiting to find out if the judge believed him. During the conclusion of his trial Sept. 27 in Lethbridge provincial court, the accused, Edmond Armit, testified he never sexually touched the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popular percussion: Taiko drummers close season at Nikka Yuko
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2022
This iteration of Yuko Taiko Dan drumming group wrapped up their first season with a performance on Sunday at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Taiko is a type of Japanese drumming and this group focuses on the Kumi Daiko, which is an ensemble-type of drumming and means drum set. “It’s ensemble style, you have different ... Read More »
1 responseRecovery camp seeking transition to winter accommodations
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With colder weather the needs of those struggling with homelessness can often escalate. Hoping to help and spread resources to those in need, Alvin Mills, founder of the Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin (Kindness to Others) Healing and Recovery Camp, took to the streets Tuesday to hand ... Read More »
4 responsesDowntown resident outlines encampment issues
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A concerned Lethbridge resident spoke about his personal experience with the encampment that was located at the old Civic Centre parking lot at the Lethbridge Police Commission meeting last week. Barry Ewing, who is a resident of downtown just three blocks away from City Hall, said he has lived in ... Read More »
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