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Shakespeare in the Park back on stage this summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
Another warm summer and another highly anticipated performance of a classic Shakespeare play is coming to the amphitheatre in Galt Gardens downtown. This year, the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society is performing a rendition of The Taming of the Shrew, set in the 60s and directed by Jesse Thibert. Cast member Trevor Loman who is playing ... Read More »
1 responseEmpress Theatre hits the stage with return of summer youth programs
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
The Empress Theatre is excited for the return of youth day camps after a three-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We noticed that the kids get very excited because they’re coming back, and they have their favorite camp,” says theatre director Margaret Ann Bianco. “then they keep coming back, and they will form friendships ... Read More »
1 responsePharmacist recognized nationally for his efforts to help patients
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local pharmacist has been recognized nationally for his innovative and creative ways of helping his patients with specialized custom dosage forms called compounding. Igor Shaskin, pharmacist and co-owner of Stafford Pharmacy Home Healthcare, says the award is an annual award given to a Canadian pharmacist involved in compounding. “The award was given ... Read More »
1 responseAlbertans urged to contact police if they suspect hate crimes
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
Whether it be an offence like vandalism or a verbal assault like uttering of threats, police say hate crimes are becoming more common in Alberta. Provincial RCMP say the increase in hate incidents include everything from defacing murals to protests getting out of hand. Alberta RCMP media relations manager, Fraser Logan, says people should come ... Read More »
1 responseLobsterfest goes ahead with silent auction despite cancellation of event
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Cancelling the Lethbridge Rotary Lobsterfest last month was a hard decision to make for committee members, but they are not giving up on their silent auction. Auction committee member Kimberlee Davis, said the annual fundraising event has been taking place for 18 years, but it had to be cancelled this year because of ... Read More »
1 responseFather pleads guilty to assault of baby girl
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A father who repeatedly assaulted his young baby, could be sent to prison for seven years if a judge accepts the recommendation of his lawyer and the Crown prosecutor. The father, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice ... Read More »
1 responseResidents encouraged to stuff the bus today at YMCA
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
School may be just about over for the summer for most students, but the Cor Van Raay YMCA still wants to stuff a bus, just not with students. The YMCA is inviting the public to to support the Stuff the Bus campaign, which collects backpacks, school supplies, clothing and food for families that may be ... Read More »
1 response‘Oops Taggers’ ensure green cart program runs smoothly
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After only one month of operation, the city is already touting the success of the curbside organics collection program. James Nicholls, collections manager of the waste and environment department, said Thursday about 85 per cent of residents are participating so far. “We’ve already diverted over 1,300 tons of curbside organics waste from the ... Read More »
1 responseNDP seeking all-party committee to address homelessness
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Homelessness is on the rise in Lethbridge and the provincial government is being urged to put an end to the crisis. According to a 2022 report by HomelessHub, over 450 people in Lethbridge are experiencing some degree of homelessness. NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, Shannon Phillips, has called on the UCP government to make several changes ... Read More »
8 responsesLPS balance public awareness and safety with integrity of investigation
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Information has been scarce regarding a suspected kidnapper at large in Lethbridge following a two-month investigation. However, the public’s desire to become aware of potential criminals on the loose can sometimes conflict with the police necessity to investigate with a low profile. On April 23, a 72-year-old woman was kidnapped by a man claiming to ... Read More »
1 responseFestival of Quilts a showcase of colourful creations of comfort
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
There weren’t any basketballs, volleyballs, birdies, hockey pucks or anything else one might expect to see in a college gymnasium, but there were quilts as far as the eye could see. That’s not the usual scene at the Lethbridge College, but it was this past weekend during the 2023 Festival of Quilts put on by ... Read More »
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