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Claresholm making robust efforts to attract new residents
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2022
Claresholm has been seeing steady growth in recent years both economically and socially as it expands and grows moving forward with new initiatives. Brady Schnell, the Town’s economic development officer, was just recently named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta in April due to his work towards the Welcoming Claresholm Project. The ... Read More »
1 responseInflation escalating original estimates for third bridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A third bridge crossing the Oldman River from city’s westside may be sometime between 2030 and 2040, states a report presented to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday. The report says the timeline is tentative and will be updated by the City’s Transportation Master Plan which will provide recommendations about the timing of construction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s 311 report volume reaches six digits in 2022
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday shows that 100,000 cases have been logged so far this year by the City’s 311 system. The report, presented to council by Customer Service and 311 general manager Travis Hillier, also showed the average call length is two minutes and forty-five seconds and more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bester inducted into U of L Alumni Honour Society
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer and University of Lethbridge alumnus Cyndi Bester was announced as one of four inductees into the university’s Alumni Honour Society. The new honour society members provide a reflection on the breadth and depth of the U of L alumni family and puts on the display the work that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Price Band driveway concert series ready to wrap on another successful season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2022
The Tom Price Band driveway concert series has strummed to overwhelming success since its beginning in 2020. The concept came about after seeing the lack of places to play when the pandemic hit and so Price and band members, bassist Roy Bartz and drummer Matt Lepinski, have been playing a mix of country and rock ... Read More »
1 responseCrowson honoured at Heritage Awards
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
Belinda Crowson has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from Alberta Heritage. Crowson is a Lethbridge city councillor and the president of the Lethbridge Historical Society, receiving the award for preserving and promoting the city’s history. The awards were given out on Monday. The biennial awards honour the contributions of individuals, organizations, business, Indigenous communities, and ... Read More »
1 responseLocal chaplain off to P.E.I. in aftermath of Fiona
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
In September, Hurricane Fiona ripped across Atlantic Canada, leaving a frightening trail of destruction. The storm has passed, but in the wake of any disaster, it’s often the kindness of strangers that makes life more manageable as they help the locals pick up the pieces. Fort Macleod resident Rachel Dalgetty is one of those strangers. ... Read More »
1 responseNew West Theatre presents Barvinok
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
New West Theatre will be presenting Barvinok, a semi-autobiographical story from Edmonton playwright Lianna Makuch on October 13 – 22 in the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. The piece examines the historical struggles and resiliency of the Ukrainian people, told through the lens of a woman who is tasked with going back to her baba’s homeland to ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault trial cancelled after Crown decides to proceed by indictment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a 20-year-old man charged last year with multiple offences relating to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Abdullah Mohammad was set to stand trial Friday in Lethbridge provincial on one count of sexual assault, but it was cancelled after the Crown re-elected to proceed by indictment, which allows for longer ... Read More »
1 responseFloral workshop adds pumpkin spice to fall decor
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2022
Blooms, Flowers and Gifts has the pumpkin spice feeling going on during a workshop at their location on Mayor Magrath Drive on Saturday. The Pumpkin Spice workshop was a part of the themed workshops that are hosted throughout the year including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter that allow for participants to put a certain flower arrangement ... Read More »
1 responseCorn Maze fundraiser supports relief for Ukraine
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Corn Maze held its annual fundraiser on Monday and according to the owner it’s their best year yet. This year’s admissions proceeds from the Thanksgiving fundraise are going to the Samaritan’s Purse for Ukraine relief and as of 3 p.m. over $9,400 and counting was raised. “Every year from ... Read More »
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