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Big Bird, Little Bird offers fun at Helen Schuler Nature Centre
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is home to Big Bird, Little Bird, a preschoolers program built around nature themes. Ruth Gangur-Powell is the program coordinator, and explained it as an ongoing opportunity for young children to learn, play, and socialize. “In the midst of COVID, we decided we’d try to run this program not just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local home builder helping put Christmas cheer under the tree
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
Volunteers from Avonlea Homes filled their shopping carts with Christmas gifts Thursday morning at Toys R Us next to Park Place Mall. For the third year, Avonlea raised over $12,000 for the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Program, which will provide around 625 gifts for children within the community, ages newborn to 18 years old. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Release conditions altered for doctor in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A doctor charged in connection with human trafficking and sex-related offences, and who has been free on bail for more than a year, has been allowed to change some of his release conditions. Dr. Ziyaad Noor, who practiced medicine in Lethbridge and Calgary, was released Aug. 24, 2021 on $10,000 bail, with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outstanding citizens honoured for dedication to community
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five city residents on Thursday were honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals. The ceremony was staged by YWCA Lethbridge & District at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association Centre. Recipients included Belinda Crowson, Jacen Abrey, Jaime Vandenberg, Bev Lanz and Laura Branner. Vandenberg wasnât present for the ceremony and ... Read More »
2 responsesMotion put forward to rescind ward system plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Dec. 13 could revisit its decision to proceed with an analysis of a ward system for elections. A motion co-sponsored by councillor John Middleton-Hope and deputy mayor Ryan Parker to rescind a previous council decision on June 7 will require a two-thirds majority vote. On June 7, council approved ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity researcher advancing knowledge on chronic inflammation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge researcher’s work has earned national recognition focused on understanding how chronic inflammation drives changes in brain structure, function and behaviour. U of L post-doctoral researcher Chelsea Matisz recently received a L’OrĂ©al Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence FellowshipĂ and one of three Royal Society of Canada Alice Wilson Awards. ... Read More »
1 responseBindra facing fresh trials for sexual assault in 2023
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man waiting to be sentenced for sexually assaulting three women between 2018 and 2020, is set to stand trial next spring and summer in relation to sexual assaults against two other women. Sohil Bindra, whose matters were in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, is charged with sexual assault, choking with intent, assault ... Read More »
1 responseFurther delay in manslaughter case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary lawyer who earlier in November adjourned a manslaughter case so he could receive disclosure from the Crown’s office, has been granted another adjournment to allow him time to review the information. Jillian Williamson, who attended Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday for lawyer Jim Lutz, confirmed Lutz received the disclosure, but he needs ... Read More »
1 responseFunding for food banks vital, says Nixon
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Last week the provincial government announced up to $20 million in support of food banks and other civil service agencies across the province. From that, $10 million is set to release over two years, with $5 million being distributed within weeks and the second $5 million allocated for use in fiscal year 2023-24. ... Read More »
3 responsesCampaign hopes to motor meals to 2,000 this Christmas
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2022
Local organizers for Meals on Wheels kicked off their Christmas campaign on Wednesday morning at Cupper’s Coffee Shop. Ryan Miller of Select People Solutions/Teamworks and Rob Miyashiro with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Meals on Wheels were on hand to launch this year’s 23 Days of Christmas campaign to support the Meals on Wheels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LCI’s Wizard of Oz follows the yellow brick road
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is ready to present their fall production The Wizard of Oz: Choose Your Own Oz. An interactive play where audiences get to make some choices along the way, LCI drama teacher Kelly Frewin said it is the traditional story but throughout the play as it moves along, the audience is ... Read More »
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