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Cab companies ask council for rate change amid increased costs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Four city taxi companies are asking city council to let them raise their cab fares. The request was made by representatives at Thursday’s meeting of the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. In their request, the four companies say the increases are needed to address inflation, particularly the increased costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distillery donates trees to City
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 10th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge Parks and Cemeteries Department partnered with Heaven Hill Distilleries and its local brand Black Velvet Distilling Company to plant 40 trees in Palliser Park through a $6,000 donation on Friday. Along the intersection of 28 St N and 9 Ave N the trees will line the park adjacent to Black Velvet’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invasive fish count in Firelight Pond dwarfs city estimates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Firelight Pond in the westside subdivision of Copperwood may look innocuous but underneath the surface of its water has lurked a potential ecological disaster for rivers and lakes. That threat is from the invasive non-native goldfish and koi that have been introduced into city storm ponds. By the end of the work day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters march to honour the fallen
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fallen firefighters and emergency responders were remembered Friday in a memorial ceremony at Southminster United Church. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services marched down 4 Avenue South to the church for the 20th anniversary 9/11 parade and service. The memorial is staged to remember those firefighters and emergency responders ... Read More »
1 responsePhotographer captured 20th century Canada
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
Professional photographer Scott Rowed will be in Lethbridge this Sunday hosting a presentation on his late father, Harry Rowed, a renowned Canadian photographer whose photojournalism told the stories of people and industry in the early 1900s across Canada. Scott Rowed will be at the Galt Museum and Archives from 2-3 p.m. Harry’s work captured the ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighters elevating research cause with rooftop campout
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and Lethbridge Firefighters Charities will be taking part in a rooftop campout to raise donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, going on September 8 – 11 at The Place downtown. Alex McIntosh, Luke Richardson, Dawson Folk, Chris Ponce, and Braden Burton will stay up on the roof for four days and ... Read More »
2 responsesCrowsnest Pass celebrates new multi-unit seniors lodge
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 85-unit Peaks to Pines seniors lodge. Located in Crowsnest Pass, Peaks to Pines opened its doors to residents in June. The lodge offers 61 units for independent seniors and 24 designated supportive living units for those who need more ... Read More »
1 responseStolen property case approaching Jordan decision deadline
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a 54-year-old Lethbridge man accused of possessing property stolen from several southern Alberta communities, has been adjourned once again. The matter for Gerald David Thurber was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean appeared as agent for Lethbridge lawyer Greg White, and asked the court for an adjournment ... Read More »
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By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council was provided Thursday at its meeting with an update from the Lethbridge Police Commission on its strategic and annual plans. Submitted by Rob VanSpronsen, chair of the police commission administration, the report was submitted as information and unanimously accepted by the committee. That ... Read More »
1 responseCity council pays tribute after Queen’s passing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Flags at City Hall have been lowered in honour of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and tribute paid to her by Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council. Hyggen said in a Thursday statement “I, along with many others, have never known another head of state. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City dive team receives high praise during recertification
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every three years, the dive team of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services undergoes a recertification course. On Thursday under the watchful eye of New York-based Andrea Zaferes who was conducting the course, the 13 divers and their 11 tenders got that training at Riverstone Pond on the westside. Tenders are shore-based team members ... Read More »
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