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Contestants feel the burn during hot sauce challenge
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
The heat was felt at Whoop-Up Days through the Hickory Street Hot Sauce Challenge all week long. Ten contestants a day had to taste seven different levels of hot sauces in pulled pork, which had to be finished, and it was after that there was a five-minute burn period. Pain and sweat were endured throughout ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers already doing a good job reducing emissions: webinar
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022
Canada West Foundation hosted a webinar on Monday with a panel of guests to discuss the introduction to cut fertilizer emissions by 30-percent over the decade as part of the Canadian Government’s Emission Reduction Plan. The panel was hosted by Gary Mar, CEO and President of Canada West Foundation, including a panel of guests to ... Read More »
3 responsesMagic-science show mesmerizes Whoop-Up crowds
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
Whoop-Up Days visitors had the opportunity to witness what the combination of magic and science could do at the All About Science demonstration that was put on by Andrew Pogson. “All About Science is a show that tours coast-to-coast teaching and promoting science in a unique, fun way that performs in theatres, cruise ships and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Name change recommended for section of Parkside Drive South
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked on Sept. 1 to consider changing the name of part of Parkside Drive South. Senior subdivision planner Janet Gutsell will make a presentation to the SPC that states the Planning and Design department of the City supports renaming the southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids ensures students can put rubber to the road
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
The second annual Shoes for Kids YQL campaign in conjunction with Lethbridge Family Services was an overwhelming success at the Enmax Centre on Saturday. The focus of the campaign was to collect donated new shoes and monetary donations to assist hundreds of southern Alberta kids in starting the school year on the right foot. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nakagama’s celebrating 75 years
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022
The locally owned Nakagama’s Japanese Food and Giftware will be celebrating its 75th anniversary here in Lethbridge this September. Owned and operated by three generations of family members the store’s rich history has carved out a place for itself in the heart of downtown. “It’s a three-generation family operation. My parents, my wife and myself, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goats on the move after gobbling invasive weeds
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The season of munching invasive weeds in city parks has come to an end for a herd of about 200 goats which have been employed by the City for the past four summers. The goats, owned by Creekside Goat Company of Magrath, were used this summer in Indian Battle Park ... Read More »
1 responseLeam brings home silver medal from Summer Games
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The second time was a charm for Lethbridge’s Naomi Leam at the Canada Summer Games as she won the silver medal in the 50-metre freestyle swimming as a Special Olympian athlete in Niagara earlier this month. Leam came fifth in the preliminary rounds to qualify for the finals in her ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale RCMP seek assistance to locate missing person
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2022
Lethbridge Herald Coaldale RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate missing 76-year-old Pearl Ann Brown. Pearl was last seen on Aug. 24 at her residence. Brown’s family wish to confirm her wellbeing. Brown is described as 5’2″, 180 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. If you have been in contact with Pearl Brown, or have information on her whereabouts, please contact the Coaldale RCMP at 403-345-5552. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at http://www.P3Tips.com [1] or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store... Read More »
2 responsesArrest warrant vacated in connection to human trafficking charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant for a man charged in relation to a human trafficking case has been vacated, only one day after it was issued. The warrant was issued Thursday after Meriton Krasniqi failed to attend a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. However, on Friday the warrant was vacated after court was told the warrant should not have been released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect charged in manslaughter case elects QB trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man facing a manslaughter charge is a step closer to scheduling a trial. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, city lawyer Tracy Hembroff elected on behalf of the accused, Sheldon Nicholas LePage, for trial by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge with a preliminary hearing. Hembroff suggested that ... Read More »
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