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CBSA officers receive special training in lead-up to Papal visit
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2022
Canadian Border Services Agency is preparing for the upcoming Papal visit in Canada, July 24 – 29, anticipating an influx of travellers and making preparations for those travelling across the border. Evolving with COVID-19 requirements, CBSA has been working with government agencies to lessen travel times and helping travellers with preparations. “The CBSA is proud ... Read More »
1 responseWoman accused in hostage incident has charges adjourned
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of entering Lethbridge Legal Guidance on July 14 and taking hostages had her matters adjourned in Lethbridge provincial court Friday. Lethbridge lawyer Colin Koerselman appeared in Lethbridge provincial court on Friday as agent for Claudia Connolly who will be representing Courtney Louise Shaw, to seek an adjournment to ... Read More »
1 responsePre-trial conference scheduled for Coutts protestor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of multiple individuals arrested in relation to the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, had his matters in Lethbridge provincial court Friday. Eastin Stewart Oler, one of nine individuals charged with mischief by impeding the lawful use of property and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, had his ... Read More »
1 responseNature Conservancy of Canada promotes upcoming BioBlitz
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging people to take part in the third annual National Backyard BioBlitz between July 28 to August 1 by taking pictures while outdoors. Last year, the event contributed 35,000 species observations that were uploaded by people on iNaturalist, an app people download on their phones. This year ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil addressing homeless encampment issue Tuesday
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday will consider a motion by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to address the homeless encampment situation here. The motion calls for a task force to be struck to gather key partners for a community of what the motion calls “complex issues.” It also asks city council to ... Read More »
5 responsesMunicipalities support retaining the RCMP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A call to action has been signed by 72 municipalities and other organizations from across Alberta in support of keeping the RCMP in the province and has been sent to the provincial government. The National Police Federation recently launched the list of those that have signed the Call to Action, to voice concern ... Read More »
2 responsesAdmission open for Piikani golf tournament
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
The Piikani Nation is hosting a golf tournament at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort July 28 – 29, part of the 63rd annual Piikani Nation Celebration. Event organizers Troy Crow Shoe and Joseph Yellow Horn have worked with Matt Barkway at Paradise Canyon to set up the tournament accepting teams of two with admission open to ... Read More »
2 responsesEmissions project monitoring pollution on Alberta roads
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A project set to test the emissions profile of Alberta vehicles is taking place for the third time ever, this time focused on heavy duty transport trucks at the commercial vehicle inspection stations. The Clean Air Strategic Alliance first measured the emissions of Alberta vehicles in 1998, then in 2006 and now in ... Read More »
1 responseApology and visit from Pope Francis long overdue
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
Pope Francis will be in Canada beginning on Sunday for a week-long trip working towards reconciliation and healing between the Roman Catholic Church and the Indigenous communities of Canada, visiting Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. With an aim to foster healing and reconciliation that has been spurred by an invitation back in 2021 from Canada’s ... Read More »
2 responsesFort trader experience opens view of 19th century life in Alberta
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up held an educational event Thursday morning teaching audiences of the life and labour of a fort trader back in the 1800s. The extended tour looked at the experience of the time with educational videos, presentations, and activities to showcase the lifestyle back in settler times. Also included was how the Fort interacted with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public transit policies need an overhaul, says researcher
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
The Galt Museum hosted Re-Thinking Public Transportation on Wednesday afternoon, a look at the history and challenges in the transportation field. The event was presented by Stephnie Watson, an environmental professional from Saskatoon, Sask. Watson held an open forum lecture giving audience members an insight into how we view our transportation system here in Lethbridge, ... Read More »
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