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Battle of the Belly River examined through virtual reality lens
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2022
Lethbridge College is working with community partnerships to bring Indigenous voices forward in the retelling of the Battle of the Belly River back in 1870. Working with the City of Lethbridge’s Reconciliation Advisory Committee, Galt Museum and Archives, and the Lethbridge Historical Society, the applied research project will focus on Indigenous immersive storytelling through VR. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches online survey on waste management
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge wants to hear feedback from the public about the second phase of its Waste Management Master Plan. Until Nov. 20, the City is running an online survey at http://www.getinvolvedlethbridge.ca/wastemanagement. The City is also planning several virtual open houses and is hoping to do one in person, said Steve Rozee, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist’s award winning work on display in Toronto
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2022
Local artist Kaela Murphy is one of the eleven regional winners of the BMO 1st Art! Competition, winning with her piece ‘my hair’. The 20th annual art competition selected Murphy from a record-breaking pool of 345 submissions, awarding her a $7,500 prize. Her piece, along with other winners, will be featured on display in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New recruits feel the burn during fire training
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge Fire Department held its fire ground practical training Tuesday afternoon at Fire Station No. 4 having recruits participate in two live fire burns to show how quickly a fire can start, and learn the importance of having simulations as part of their training. ... Read More »
1 responseVoting open until Nov. 10 for Field Law Community Fund applicants
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com In 2020, 37 volunteers spent more than 3,000 hours making thousands of COVID masks, scrub bags and ear protectors for first responders, gowns for a healthcare aid training class, and tuques for homeless and low-income people. That small group of dedicated volunteers made 2,639 projects, many of which may not have been completed without a donation ... Read More »
1 responseObstetric care on the ropes: NDP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP leader Rachel Notley joined Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips and local birth doula Vicki Todd on Monday to talk about the shortage of obstetric and birthing care in Lethbridge. Lethbridge currently only has one OBGYN serving the entire community of 100,000 people and surrounding area. Notley expressed her concern for expectant parents who ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal organization plans for palliative care hospice
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local not-for-profit charitable organization, Guided Journeys Foundation, is looking to develop the first stand alone residential hospice and palliative care centre in Lethbridge and southern Alberta. In order to be able to offer their programs and services at no cost to the community, Guided Journeys require help from everyone who can offer ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer officer to stand trial for sexual assault in 2024
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago is scheduled to stand trial, but not for another year and a half. William Kaye, who last month elected to be tried by a Court of King’s Bench judge and jury, is set to stand trial April ... Read More »
1 responseMurder suspect ordered to undergo psychological assessment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was charged with second-degree murder nearly two years ago, has been ordered to undergo a psychological assessment. Jade Levi Trotter was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after the court ordered the assessment under Section 672 of the Criminal Code. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conflict hearing cancelled for Shaw hostage case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A conflict hearing to determine whether a Lethbridge law firm should be allowed to represent a woman accused of stabbing another woman during a hostage-taking incident earlier in the summer, has been cancelled. The hearing, which was scheduled for Dec. 9 in Lethbridge provincial court, was cancelled Monday after Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inspiring youth to enter trades key for industry success
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2022
Southland International held an informational session for teachers and administrators in the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division on Monday to learn more about the future in trades and the many career possibilities that are out there for students. With programs like the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Bill 67 (Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, ... Read More »
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