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International Overdose Awareness Day remembers those lost to crisis

By Herald on September 1st, 2022

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly, AAWEAR, held an event in Galt Gardens Wednesday for International Overdose Awareness Day, uniting to try to bring an end to the overdose crisis and remembering those who have lost someone with support and education on the topic.  “We are ... Read More »

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Commercial recycler concerned about City’s mandatory program

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Public engagement will begin early next year with business owners about the city’s mandatory recycling and organics program. The program was launched in 2020 but because of COVID, it was put on hold, says the City. With the organics facility here now, the city will be relaunching the program and adding mandatory organics. ... Read More »

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School divisions ready for in-person return

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2022

With summer ending, schools in the city are gearing up to hit the books. The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division sees a return to classes today, Aug. 31, while Lethbridge School Division will see students returning on Tuesday (Sept. 6) with a staggered entry for certain schools. Lethbridge School Division has been preparing for the ... Read More »

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Scavenger hunt finds connection between seniors and children

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2022

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre with Family Services Lethbridge held a youth and seniors scavenger hunt on a recent sunny afternoon on the north of the city at Chinook Park. The event partnered kids up with seniors to explore the area and find clues while learning more about each other and sparking generational friendships. “The goal is ... Read More »

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SPCA distributes free chow to city pet owners

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Life has been rough for some families between the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. And it’s also impacted the ability of many to feed their pets as well as their families. An initiative launched by Purina PetCare and run jointly by the Alberta SPCA and Lethbridge’s Community Animal Services provided relief to some residents ... Read More »

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Eyewitnesses testify in careless driving trial

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The five-day trial for a case involving a young Lethbridge boy killed after he was struck by a vehicle more than two years ago, continued Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. One Lethbridge Police Service officer and three civilian witnesses took the stand Tuesday during the second day of the trial. Neil Martin Skjodt, ... Read More »

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Nobleford gardener raises huge vegetables this growing season

By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com As the local growing season draws to a close in southern Alberta, gardens have been bearing the fruit and vegetables that green thumbs work so hard for throughout the spring and summer months. Last week, Nobleford gardener Jerry Den Boon dropped by The Herald office to show off the prodigious size of some ... Read More »

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iGEM students raising funds for Paris jamboree

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2022

The University of Lethbridge in conjunction with high school International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) students hosted its annual Summer Gem! Showcase on Saturday at Casa in an effort to raise funds for their trip to Paris for the Giant Jamboree competition in Paris. Local high school students, who are also members of the iGEM team, ... Read More »

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Police warn motorists to drive with caution as school starts

By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge police are reminding drivers of basic road safety rules as kids get back to school starting this week.  With the return to school more vehicles and pedestrians will be on the roads and walkways. The Lethbridge Police Service is asking drivers to use caution in residential ... Read More »

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Father of young victim testifies as careless driving trial begins

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The five-day trial for a case involving a young Lethbridge boy killed after he was struck by a vehicle more than two years ago, began Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. Last week, the autopsy report of Charles McIntyre was not allowed to be entered as evidence during the trial this week as ruled ... Read More »

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Charity bowling event set for Chinook child centre

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022

Galaxy Bowling and Pizza will be hosting a bowling fundraiser supporting the renovations of the Chinook Child and Youth Centre here in Lethbridge. On Sept. 10 participants can drop in to Galaxy Bowling between 2 – 6 p.m. for a game of cosmic blacklight bowling, food and drink, with a silent auction raising funds through ... Read More »

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