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Winter recreation awaits in Waterton
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
When winter settles upon Waterton Lakes National Park, the landscape is transformed from colourful beauty into a place of subtler contrasts. Shining white at times, a muted grey-white at others, it’s still a place where nature’s immensity can be enjoyed. The park makes opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, alpine touring, and wildlife viewing accessible ... Read More »
2 responsesLocally-raised author pens book about risk and rescue
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
Author Cathalynn Labonte-Smith has a new book, Rescue Me: Behind the Scenes of Search and Rescue (2022), which details stories from search and rescue specialists throughout North America. She spent her childhood in Lethbridge and southern Alberta and now lives on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, where her husband Stephen volunteers with search and rescue. Seeing firsthand ... Read More »
2 responsesAutopsy report in Tailfeathers homicide delivered to defence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After waiting months to receive an autopsy report relating to the death of a Fort Macleod man in 2021, lawyers for five accused finally have the information and are now waiting to schedule a preliminary hearing. The matter for Miranda Mae Turuk, Richard William Lavell, Randy Lee Giroux, Michelle Lee Toth and Edward ... Read More »
1 responseImpaired motorcycle collision results in conditional sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who drunkenly crashed into a pickup truck with his motorcycle with enough force to knock the truck onto its side, has received a custodial sentence, but one he will be allowed to serve in the community. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Roy Garnet Scarrow was handed a ... Read More »
1 responseAvalanche Canada connecting backcountry users with better information on conditions
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
Avalanche Canada has released an updated avalanche condition information system to release up to date and current conditions to help travellers plan their back country outings. The new system includes smaller regions that can more accurately portray critical information. It also groups regions with similar conditions together to help travellers assess the information faster. The ... Read More »
1 responseWarrant issued for accused in Fort Macleod break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for one of two people charged in relation to a break-in at a Fort Macleod business last month. At about 9:21 p.m. Nov. 21 Fort Macleod RCMP received a complaint of a break-in to a local business. Fort Macleod RCMP, along with Coaldale traffic services and the ... Read More »
1 responseNew West finishes off the year with a ‘Blockbuster’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is ready to close out 2022 with Blockbuster, a hit parade of people’s favourite blockbuster songs and sketch comedy from Dec. 14 – 31. Director Grahame Renyk said people can expect a lot of laughter and the goofiness on stage that is a staple for New West Theatre. “We’re sort ... Read More »
1 responseNew teachers network with employers at U of L symposium
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
Student teachers finishing up their final semester at the University of Lethbridge came together Friday for the PS III Large-Group Seminar and Symposium. Wrapping up their Professional Semester III, Education students got the chance to network and prepare as they get ready to graduate and enter into their careers as teachers. The seminar is the ... Read More »
1 responseKorean family lending musical talent to patient performances
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A volunteer music program at Chinook Regional Hospital is providing comforting sounds for patients, visitors and staff. The ongoing program called Music in the Atrium, run by Volunteer Resources, has about 15 musicians coming regularly to the hospital to perform in the atrium and on different floors. One group of musicians is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta municipalities ponder wide range of tax increases
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2022
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Provincial municipalities have until the end of December to adopt their operating budgets and are working on establishing property tax rates. Lethbridge city council in November approved an annual residential property tax increase of 5.1 per cent for the next four years. If all initiatives put forward to council had ... Read More »
4 responsesPara ice hockey not limited to those with disablities
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2022
Lethbridge Community Therapeutic Recreation hosted a free Try-it-Day event on Thursday afternoon for the public to come out to Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre and experience para ice hockey. Strapping on the sled, skaters got to experience hockey in a new way. The event was organized in partnership with the Lethbridge Sport Council. Para ice hockey ... Read More »
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