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New artists on display at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three new exhibitions open at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery today and run through Nov. 19. An opening reception was staged Friday where guests had a chance to meet with the artists. One of the exhibitions is the first retrospective dedicated to the career of renowned contemporary artist Jin-Me Yoon, whose family immigrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen Walk About promotes disability awareness, equality
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 12th annual Citizen Walk About took place Friday morning between Lethbridge City Hall and Galt Gardens, where members of the community were able to enjoy a variety of activities. The South Region Self Advocacy Network (SRSAN) hosted the event in partnership with the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association (SAIPA) ... Read More »
3 responsesTerri Clark helping Lethbridge deck the halls
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Terri Clark is ready to celebrate Christmas in Western Canada. Medicine Hat native Clark, the only Canadian woman in the Grand Ole Opry, will hit the Enmax Centre on Dec. 1 on her “It’s Christmas…Cheers! Tour.” Ron Sakamoto, who has known the much-loved entertainer since she was 12, said tickets will go on ... Read More »
1 responseRiders hitting the trail in Pavan Park for LTRA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association will be hosting their 39th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams this weekend at Pavan Park. “It’s one of our major fundraisers, to help us raise funds so we can offer more services with our horses to those that are wanting adaptive riding,” said Melody Garner-Skiba, president of ... Read More »
1 responsePharmacies readying for flu vaccinations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Australia’s recent flu season comes as a warning to Canadians, as it is often a predictor for our own flu season and the associate owner of two local pharmacies is encouraging people to get vaccinated. Loa Manning said Australia’s recent flu season showed record high numbers, and in order to avoid the same ... Read More »
1 responseDrug Treatment Court takes novel approach with addicted offenders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted its weekly educational session Thursday focused on Lethbridge’s Drug Treatment Court with presenters Chelsey De Groot and Brett Carlson. The court functions within the criminal justice system and operates with non-violent crimes that are intertwined with addiction for offenders that face at least one year in ... Read More »
3 responsesRunners lace up as Marathon of Hope continues tradition this weekend
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Runners and racers will unite this Sunday for the Terry Fox Run in Legacy Park, lacing up their shoes and hitting the ground at 10 a.m. while raising money for cancer research. Returning to the run site for the first time in two years, Lethbridge Terry Fox Run has been holding online run events during ... Read More »
1 responseCareless driving verdict postponed to next month
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man likely won’t know until next month whether he is guilty of careless driving stemming from an incident that claimed the life of a young boy more than two years ago. Judge Timothy Hironaka reserved his decision following the trial of 55-year-old Neil Martin Skjodt earlier this month, but when the ... Read More »
1 responseG.S. Lakie students challenged to ‘Try Like Terry’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After going on temporary hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry Fox Run staged by G.S. Lakie Middle School for its students finally hit the ground running again Thursday morning. Under sunny skies at Nicholas Sheran Park in west Lethbridge, the school’s grade six, seven and eight classes did a two-kilometre run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former LPS officer elects trial by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago has elected to be tried by a Court of King’s Bench judge and jury. Calgary lawyer Balfour Der entered the election on behalf of his client, William Kaye, during a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. The matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale looks to take back ambulance services
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The current delivery model for the Town’s emergency medical services under Alberta Health Services has Coaldale residents and leaders frustrated, says the town’s mayor. Joined by the Coaldale and District Emergency services team, Town Council, and UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews, mayor Jack Van Rijn addressed the public this week at the Coaldale ... Read More »
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