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Strategies to help your New Year’s resolution stick
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new year is an opportunity to set new goals for aspects of life, and many choose to set fitness resolutions. And the YMCA Lethbridge has ways of helping people stick to their goals. YMCA Lethbridge fitness manager Sheila Gruenhage said they have seen an increase in memberships in the month of January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous driving trial postponed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a southern Alberta woman charged with dangerous driving in relation to the Coutts border protest and blockade last year, has been cancelled. The two-day trial for Joanne Person was scheduled to begin Feb. 16, but it was vacated Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after her lawyer, Kelsey Sitar of Calgary, ... Read More »
1 responseCox honoured for early LGBTQS+ advocacy work in Lethbridge
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
Lethbridge resident and business owner Levi Cox has been chosen as one of the recipients to receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal. Being awarded to 7,000 Albertans, the commemorative medals honour the contributions made by Canadians towards society. Cox was awarded his for service to the community of Lethbridge, with his efforts towards LGBTQS+ and ... Read More »
1 responseVigil lights support as baby remains in critical condition
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
Ry Clarke &Â Alejandra Pulido-Guzman –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD Community members gathered for a vigil Monday evening at Henderson Park to show their support for a six-week-old baby girl currently in hospital receiving critical medical care. Coming together, the vigil hoped to show support for the child, letting her know she is not alone and loved by the ... Read More »
1 responseUmami Shop partnering with STARS for cooking fundraiser
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023
Umami Shop has started a Cooking for the Stars campaign in conjunction with STARS and the STARS Lottery. Jon Gogan, provincial operations director for Alberta and Aircraft Captain with STARS, described the campaign. “So, today we are at the STARS Lottery Show Home here in Lethbridge, built by Van Arbor Homes. Just a spectacular showcase ... Read More »
1 responseTruck driver acquitted of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with drugs after he tried to cross into Alberta at the Coutts border two years ago, has been found not guilty of drug smuggling and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Vaughan Hartigan gave his decision Friday, and acquitted Amarpreet Singh Sandhu following his trial, which began ... Read More »
1 responseInnovative couples therapy model developed at U of L
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Addictions Counselling Program has developed an innovative therapy model focusing on improving couple relationships. Bonnie Lee said she focuses on clinical and interventional research. She studies people who are struggling with problems related to gambling or alcohol use and tries to find ... Read More »
2 responsesDrug trafficker gets three years in federal penitentiary
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Vance Elton Pidborochynski was hoping to be around during the birth of his child next month, but he’s going to be in prison, instead. Pidborochynski, 32, knew he was going to prison, even before he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to half a dozen criminal charges. But he was counting on ... Read More »
2 responsesMother’s executor caught off guard by contract obligations
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023
A Lethbridge resident is speaking out after experiencing a situation she feels more people need to be aware of. On December 25, Kaylene Neufeld awoke to the news of her mother, Jennifer Neufeld, passing away in her retirement home at Seasons Retirement Community on Garry Drive West. After working tirelessly throughout the holiday season to ... Read More »
1 responseSouthGrow helping Indigenous student achieve agricultural goals
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a $2,500 scholarship from SouthGrow Regional Economic Development, a Red Crow College student will be able to continue his agricultural studies. Red Crow College student, Todd Cross Child, is one of three recipients of the SouthGrow Agri-food Futures Scholarship and he said he is very honoured to be recognized with the ... Read More »
2 responsesReconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee appoint co-chairs
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023
The Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) met for the first time in the new year on Friday. The committee welcomed its new members and began with the appointing of its new co-chairs. Seven new members were inducted into the committee since the last meeting in 2022. Elaine Creighton Fox, Indigenous community representative, was appointed as ... Read More »
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