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Marathon of Hope returns after pandemic hiatus
By Justin Seward on September 20th, 2022
For the first time in two years, the Lethbridge Terry Fox Run hosted an in-person at Legacy Park on Sunday morning. The 42nd installment of the Marathon of Hope run allows runners and walkers to lace their shoes up and raise funds for cancer research. “This is a good turnout for us,” said Lorien Johansen, ... Read More »
1 responseLTRA’s Ride for Dreams raises funds for equine therapy
By Justin Seward on September 20th, 2022
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association saw 25 riders hit the trails at Pavan Park for the 39th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams on Saturday. The focus of the ride is trail riding with peers and acts as a fundraiser for the what the LTRA does as far as work goes. “The Perlich’s connection with ... Read More »
1 responseCorrectional inmate sentenced to 75 days for drug possession
By Delon Shurtz on September 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who tried to smuggle drugs into the jail earlier this year has received a 75-day jail sentence. Clayton Wayne Jordan, 39, was sentenced last week in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of drug possession. Jordan had been admitted to the Lethbridge Correctional Centre on Jan. ... Read More »
1 responseLegion ceremony pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
By Ry Clarke on September 20th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge and the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 held a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at the Cenotaph outside the Yates Memorial Theatre Monday morning to coincide with the Queen’s funeral in Westminster Cathedral in London. The service involved a ceremonial wreath laying, a moment of silence for ... Read More »
2 responsesSentencing adjourned for motorcyclist involved in collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who crashed into a pickup truck with his motorcycle with enough force to knock the truck onto its side, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including impaired driving. Roy Garnet Scarrow also pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of failing to stop at a stop sign and ... Read More »
1 responseField Law puts out call for Community Fund Program
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2022
Field Law is putting a call out for applicants for their Community Fund Program. There will be $75,000 doled out between a southern Alberta, northern Alberta and a Northwest Territories applicant. “What we ask applicants to do is describe what they do and why they think they might be a good candidate for getting this ... Read More »
2 responsesLegion ceremony to coincide with Queen’s funeral
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 will be holding a memorial service along with a wreath-laying ceremony to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday outside the Yates Theatre starting at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend the event. “Monday, the 19th is the funeral for Her Majesty ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous VR experience screening at library
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Colin Van Loon (Ahnahktsipiitaa), a Niisitapi writer and director of This is Not a Ceremony currently has his virtual reality piece on interactive display at the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch. The public can come down and watch the 21-minute piece learning more about Indigenous culture and the darker side of life Indigenous people have ... Read More »
1 responseProfessors weigh in on curriculum
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Schools in Alberta are teaching a new curriculum in classrooms this year with K-3 seeing an implementation in English and Math, and K-6 seeing new Physical Education and Wellness in their studies. This new curriculum is being rolled out by the Alberta government under the UCP leadership. “The process of developing the curriculum has been ... Read More »
2 responsesWind City inking human canvas
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Lethbridge Wind City Tattoo Show is ready to ink up skin this weekend down at the Exhibition Park South Pavilion. Opening Friday at 2 p.m. the adults-only day went till midnight with artists inking up crowds of attendants ready for their newest piece. Saturday the event opens at 12 p.m. and goes until 11 p.m., ... Read More »
1 responseMiddleton-Hope questions CEO over mounting library complaints
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A presentation to the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday about its plan of service prompted some tough questions about security. The presentation was made by chair Craig Brown, vice-chair Angela Viola and library CEO Terra Plato. But councillor John Middleton-Hope, who was sitting in on the session ... Read More »
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