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Inaugural Community Barbecue sees tremendous turnout
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop-Up Days commenced Tuesday and saw hundreds of people take part in the return of the parade as well as the Mayor’s Community Barbecue, where people were treated to a performance by local artist Trevor Panczak. “I’m super excited to come in here and see all of this after the parade. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days parade back with style
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – The Whoop-Up Days parade hit the streets of Lethbridge Tuesday to the delight of throngs of spectators eager to celebrate after a two-year pandemic hiatus. People began picking their spots in prime locations on 3 Avenue well before the 9 a.m. start at Park Place Mall. The parade celebrated the 125th anniversary ... Read More »
1 responseNew manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival has named a new general manager who brings many years of management and musical experience to the organization. Jaimee Jarvie has a bachelor of music and vocal performance from the University of Lethbridge and has been singing since she was a young child. “I ... Read More »
1 responseSouthGrow seeking applicants for ag scholarship program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance is asking those interested in a future career in the agriculture sector to apply for their Agri-food Future Scholarship Program. “Agri-food is a huge area of economic opportunity down here in the south, it’s the basis of our entire economy and there are growing economic opportunities,” said ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge primed to party for Whoop-Up Days
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop Up Days kicks off today to celebrate 125 years, the return of the parade and rodeo, and to welcome the first-ever Lethbridge and District Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant and Pow Wow presented by the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council. “This feels exceptionally good, to have almost a full event back on site, I say ... Read More »
1 responseFarm safety spotlighted by Ag for Life during Whoop-Up Days
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
Agriculture for Life’s Rural Safety Unit will be in Lethbridge for Whoop-Up Days, Aug. 23 – 27, spreading awareness on rural and farm safety. With programming engaging participants on safety topics like hazard identification, risk assessment, and protective equipment, the Safety Unit looks to reduce the number of serious incidents and fatalities that can occur ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown drug trafficking case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old Lethbridge man facing a dozen criminal charges following a police drug investigation remains in custody while he and his lawyer discuss a bail plan. Robert Joseph Zimmer was expected to have a bail hearing last week in Lethbridge provincial court, but during a brief appearance by Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre, the ... Read More »
1 responseHuckleberry Festival set for berry good time at Castle
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort west of Lethbridge is hosting its 26th annual Huckleberry Festival this Saturday. The event invites guests to come down and pick as many berries as they can while enjoying food, live music, beer gardens, games, and a vendor market, along with its star attraction, a chance to ride the chairlift all the ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
The annual My 1st Ride school bus safety program was hosted at St. Paul School on Saturday. The free event hosted by Southland Transportation allowed young students and their families the opportunity to learn about school bus safety protocols and to take a short bus ride and learn about their routines. The event is all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition pressures UCP leadership candidates to state position on Bill 21
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
David Shepherd, NDP critic for Health, held a press conference on Monday calling for the repeal of the UCP’s Bill 21 which targeted doctors’ contracts in Alberta. Passed in November 2019, the bill gave the Health Minister, at the time Tyler Shandro, the power to tear up the province’s agreement with doctors along with any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge author pens first aid tale for kids
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge author has recently launched a children’s book that is a basic first aid tale for children under 12 years old, in hopes that young children learn different ways to help. “I Can’t Help a Big Bear!” author Julia Blumel, also known as Nanny Blu, wrote the story 25 years ... Read More »
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