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Black powder competition right on target
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club was the site for the 45th annual Alberta Black Powder Association provincial competition over the long weekend. The competition attracted shooters from all over Alberta and one from Saskatchewan. “We’re really noticing the gas is affecting all of our shoots all over Alberta this year,” said Phil Faubion, Alberta Black ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary seeking public input on future priorities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is asking residents to get involved with the public engagement phase of a Library Facilities Master Plan Project. “This project basically addresses long term planning needs for public library services in Lethbridge. The idea is to have long term data and community needs in order to address long term ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge Airshow flies high
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Airshow brought in thousands of people over the weekend and was seen as an overall success. Lethbridge’s Mic Thiessen had his Kit Fox STI at the airshow. “It’s just fun to bring out airplanes out ,” said Thiessen. “People come and stop by and they see what’s available for ... Read More »
2 responsesConditional sentence ordered for woman involved in break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman has been placed on house arrest for breaking into several storage units in 2021. Nikki Lee Gajda received a one-year conditional sentence after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of shopbreaking to commit theft and failing to comply with an undertaking. Gajda, 32, was one ... Read More »
1 responseCamp Carmangay spreading awareness on homeless issues
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Brian Nimijean, founder of the non-profit Camp Carmangay, is looking to spread awareness on solutions to the homeless issues here in Lethbridge. Working on the ground to provide a cost-effective camp for disadvantaged youths, Nimijean drives into the city engaging at-risk youth for his camp where they are given many of the amenities they have ... Read More »
1 responseBuilding Brains Together focused on art and resilience in final weeks
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Building Brains Together held a ‘pop-up’ outdoor play event Friday outside the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, encouraging parents and youth to play fun games and activities aiming to help build strong fundamentals to learning. BBT is running outdoor summer events Tuesday mornings and Wednesday in the afternoon at different areas across the city until Aug. ... Read More »
1 responseNeuron Mobility expands riding area
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Neuron Mobility expanded its riding areas Thursday to include trails in the river valley near the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, and Indian Battle Park. The expansion is intended to provide more opportunities to help residents get around the city and increase tourism opportunities. The e-mobility program began back in April 2022 with riders ... Read More »
2 responsesTire theft deemed satisfied by appearance in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Stealing a tire from a child’s bicycle may not rank among the most serious crimes committed in the city, but it’s still reprehensible behaviour, a judge suggested Friday. “I know it’s just a bicycle tire, and maybe I’m just being overly sympathetic, but to steal a child’s bike is, well, I hope I ... Read More »
1 responseMinister’s Parent Advisory Council does important work in education, says past member
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond parent and past member of the Minister’s Parent Advisory Council is encouraging those interested in making a difference in Alberta’s education system to apply for this year’s MPAC. After reading what she calls a discouraging and insulting set of quotes in an Alberta newspaper article, Tobi Lyons felt she needed to ... Read More »
1 responseRoom for improvement in LPS community survey results
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Results from the IPSOS community survey show 78 per cent of city residents are satisfied with the service provided by the Lethbridge Police Service. But LPS chief Shahin Mehdizadeh wants to see those numbers improve. The chief said Friday when discussing survey results with local media “we won’t stop now” ... Read More »
1 responseStolen property case has now seen 31 adjournments
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a 54-year-old Lethbridge man accused of possessing property stolen from several southern Alberta communities, continues to be delayed while the accused bounces between lawyers. The matter for Gerald David Thurber was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where his third lawyer simply sought another adjournment, Thurber’s 31st since he was charged more ... Read More »
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