By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City councillor Ryan Parker thinks Lethbridge needs to take stronger action against residents of homeless camps. And the long-term councillor believes the city should be willing to stand up against any legal challenge to such action. Parker was opposed to a motion that was passed by a 6-2 vote Tuesday calling on administration ... Read More »
2 responsesBy Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge is conducting a summer research across Alberta on some elusive indicators of ecosystem health, the Plains Spadefoot Toad. Because the Plains Spadefoot Toad spends most its time underground, many local residents may have never seen one, even though their range includes southern Alberta. Summer students working in Dr. Julie ... Read More »
1 responseBy Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave third reading to a bylaw establishing a commission to examine the establishment of a ward system here. The item was the first on the list at a special council meeting which mainly focused on homeless camps and a potential site for a temporary sober shelter. Bylaw 6374 ... Read More »
2 responsesBy Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2022
Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge host an intergenerational baking class at Chinook Country Kitchen to help teach healthy cooking across all generations. Bringing grandchildren and grandparents together or partnering members up, the goal is to use community donated foods to bake meals that can be shared in all households and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 10th, 2022
BEVANS, Justin DYCK, Johanna "Jo" GRIFFITH, William Charles HRANAC, Laverna MULATZ, Shane NELSON, Karen WOLFE, Frank... Read More »
1 responseBy Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Civic Curling Centre could be the temporary new home of a sober shelter. Council passed by a 6-2 margin in a special meeting Tuesday morning – councillor Rajko Dodic was absent – to approve a three-part resolution calling for administration to apply for development approval for the shelter. The ... Read More »
9 responsesBy Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Paid parking will be implemented Sept. 1 at the Enmax Centre with four kiosks available for people to use. Two kiosks will be out front of the facility while two others will be inside, said Enmax Centre general manager Kim Gallucci Monday. Lethbridge College students will be offered several parking packages which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College’s Research Farm is inviting members of the community to take part in Alberta Open Farm Days by registering for a tour or drop in at the college’s Research Farm on Aug. 13. By coming out during Open Farm Days, meeting our researchers and seeing their work in action, we know ... Read More »
1 responseBy Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Toronto man charged with second-degree murder stemming from a shooting in Lethbridge more than two years ago had to be adjourned after his lawyer failed to show up for court. The matter for Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, but adjourned to Sept. 26 after Edmonton lawyer Akram Attia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2022
Calgarian Janelle Simoneau is publishing a book, Wild Roots Hikers Collective, looking to spread safety and awareness for education on backcountry camping and hiking. Spurred by the increase in Rocky Mountain exploring post-COVID, Simoneau saw many misconceptions and improper practices circulating and wanted to publish a book to tackle the awareness and help those looking ... Read More »
1 responseBy Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man accused of killing another man earlier this year during an argument will be back in court later this month. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Monday but simply adjourned the case to Aug. 19. She explained she and the Crown are still discussing the case and any election ... Read More »
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