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Kleisinger taking over Community Services after Fox departure
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City of Lethbridge Chief of Staff Carly Kleisinger has taken on a new role as Director Community Services. Kleisinger will be overseeing that department for one year at this time, following the departure of Mike Fox earlier this week. Community Services is a department that focuses on a wide range of programs and ... Read More »
2 responsesMan charged in major drug bust seeks release
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, is working on a plan for his release from custody. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus said Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he is waiting to receive more disclosure from the Crown’s office, which will help his client, Patrick Rodney, gain ... Read More »
1 responseStirling’s net zero journey has been electrifying
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023
On Thursday, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited speaker Trevor Lewington, mayor of Stirling, to discuss net zero and the village’s journey to achieving this goal. With fibre optic broadband internet service connecting more than 90 per cent of households, and a solar array on public buildings offsetting municipal power consumption needs, Stirling ... Read More »
1 responseCoalhurst Elementary School celebrates Family Literacy Day
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023
Coalhurst Elementary School saw literary characters leap to life from the pages of their favourite books during its celebration of Family Literacy Day. Students and staff dressed up as their favourite characters Thursday, coming together to celebrate the anniversary of its reading program along with Family Literacy Day. Coalhurst’s Partnership Association for Literacy (PAL) has ... Read More »
1 responseRetired LPS officer takes over The Watch
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A retired constable with the Lethbridge Police Service has acquired a new role as a civilian taking over as the new manager of The Watch program. Shane Kisinger said he was able to enjoy two full days of retirement from the force, before tackling his new role, this time as a civilian. “The ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L invests in spaces to improve mental health
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has introduced an initiative to improve the mental health of those on campus, by creating REC rooms in different areas accessible to everyone. R.E.C. is an acronym for Refresh, Energize, Connect. And the idea behind those rooms is to give students an opportunity to socialize while ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown sessions designed to enhance understanding of Indigenous culture
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
Melissa Shouting, coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, is hosting information and education sessions at Casa that are aimed to address the Indigenous experience, enhance self-awareness and are great for any professionals working with or interacting with Indigenous people. These sessions are being held ... Read More »
1 responseRecord bust removes $1 million in drugs from Lethbridge streets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
ALERT and Lethbridge Police Service have seized over $1 million worth of drugs and cash, in what is believed to be one of the city’s largest drug busts with record amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. ALERT made the seizure on Dec. 20, 2022 after searching two homes and vehicles with the aid of LPS. ... Read More »
1 responseBoC interest rate hikes severely impact heavy borrowers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Another interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada could mean more trouble for Canadians struggling under a growing debt load. The Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent – a quarter of a percentage point – and one analyst says that could be more bad ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes help put bullying on ice for local students
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
The Lethbridge Hurricanes took a break from fighting for the puck Wednesday afternoon to head down to Our Lady of the Assumption School to talk to students about bullying. Part of TelusWise’s #EndBullying campaign, members from the team went to schools in Lethbridge to speak about bullying and cyber-bullying while hoping to create awareness and ... Read More »
2 responsesSCS closure created safety concerns for drug users, study concludes
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
A new research study is showing the impacts of closures on safe consumption sites and how it creates a safety concern for people who use drugs. Researchers from Athabasca University, University of Alberta, and the University of Winnipeg, interviewed 50 people who use drugs about the impacts of the closure of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site, ... Read More »
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