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Indigenous students welcomed to college campus
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2023
Winter holidays are wrapping up and post-secondary students are getting ready for another semester in Lethbridge. Lethbridge College hosted its New Student Orientation with several programs welcoming students back on Jan. 3-4. On Tuesday, Indigenous Services held its Winter Welcome getting students ready for the semester, helping enhance their upcoming time on campus with helpful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Conversation planned to promote engagement
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to engage in a community conversation this month at the Enmax Centre. And yes, parking will be free. More than 25 City programs and services will be on display Jan. 18 from 3 until 7 p.m. in the Enmax concourse. The free event will include public ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in ‘unfounded’ van explosive incident
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge police were called to the scene of a potential explosive device inside a van before determining the report to be unfounded. Police arrived on scene along the 1000 block of 13 Street South on Tuesday afternoon at around 12 p.m. responding to a report of an explosive device inside a moving company van. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College’s ELC facility on the right track for literacy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s English Language Centre passed a rigorous accreditation process for the third time in 12 years with its governing agency, Languages Canada. The college’s ELC has been teaching English as a second language for over 50 years. Established in 1970, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program was first introduced as ... Read More »
3 responsesTracking system gives wings to migration research
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The School of Environmental Sciences at Lethbridge College will be able to track the flightpaths of a group of robins early next year, thanks to new technology acquired by the college. Earlier this year the college installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System in the Cousins building. Motus is an international collaborative research network ... Read More »
3 responsesNDP calling on government to firm up promised inflation relief payments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The New Democratic Party is calling on the Provincial government to provide Albertans with a date for when they can expect their promised inflation relief payments. NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips told the Herald on Monday that it has been 41 days since Albertans were promised their relief ... Read More »
1 responseStreets Alive warming centre helping soften winter’s chill
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The recent cold snap in southern Alberta saw temperatures dip below the double digits with the wind chill exasperating the freeze. To help those in need without a warm place to go, the City of Lethbridge asked Streets Alive Mission to expand its hours and provide a 24-hour comfort centre through the winter months. Located ... Read More »
7 responsesHoly Spirit school division recovers from pandemic impacts in 2022
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The year 2022 was a very busy year for the board of trustees of the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division while recovering from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chair of the HSCSD board of trustees, Carmen Mombourquette, said COVID-19 continued to impact the overall operations of the division throughout 2022. “That impact ... Read More »
1 responseCandidate Adam North Peigan ‘prepared to meet the challenge’ as Piikani election enters final week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The Piikani First Nation Chief and Council will be elected Jan. 9 in Brocket. Nominations were held on Dec. 14 for the positions of Chief and eight council seats. An official candidate list can be found online at piikanination.com/news/. Five members are running for Chief, while 31 candidates are seeking election for council. The list ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Taxpayer Federation happy to see provincial fuel tax suspended
By Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayer Federation is applauding Premier Danielle Smith’s government for fully suspending the provincial fuel tax to start the new year. Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims said the provincial fuel tax suspension kicked in on Jan. 1, and will last for at least the next ... Read More »
1 responseNewsmaker of the Year: Finding solutions for city’s homeless
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 31st, 2022
Throughout the year of 2022 Lethbridge residents have seen a lot, from new electric scooters racing down the streets, hostage situations, and protests blocking off the downtown area. But during it all one group kept coming to the forefront of our minds when consuming news day-in and day-out: Lethbridge’s homeless. From issues of housing and ... Read More »
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