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Dialogue central to lasting change on discrimination
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
A look to the future, opening dialogue and bringing an end to discrimination and stereotyping was front and center Sunday afternoon at the Galt Museum. Victor Wutor, president of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, held an hour-long presentation to discuss the mission of the Afro-Canadian Association in Lethbridge to raise awareness and take action to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in gang-style beating sentenced
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man who orchestrated a gang-style beating of another man in 2020, has been sentenced to nearly a year and a half in jail. Corey Nelson Amyotte was charged with several offences following the attack, including aggravated assault, but he pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to a single count of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ARMTA recital set for next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ARMTA) will be virtually hosting their Spring Student General Recital 2022 in March. “Our next event coming up in the middle of March will be holding a live Zoom recital so students will perform in their homes and we will hold that as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local auto history races to the finish line
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
This history lesson went right into overdrive. An automotive history of southern Alberta and some very familiar Lethbridge names was firmly in gear as the Galt Museum’s Hands On History hosted the Cool Cars program Saturday afternoon at the museum. “It’s to go along with the exhibition we have in the hallway called Magnificent Motoring, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley argues Coutts blockade needs to end
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is calling on the UCP government to take immediate action to end the blockade near Coutts after 10 days of illegal protests. “My message is simple, it’s time for this lawlessness to end. It’s time for every Albertan to be able to move around their ... Read More »
18 responsesPremier Kenney needs to stop the name-calling
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
GUEST COLUMN By Lorne Fitch You throw the term “eco-terrorists” out on a somewhat regular basis; I suppose whenever you are peeved at some concern voiced about the environment. I guess, by whatever interpretation you use for “eco-terrorists”, as a biologist and a person concerned about the environment, I seem to be one. You include ... Read More »
5 responsesRights of convoy participants deserve to be respected
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
Rachael Thomas – MP for Lethbridge As I write this article, it is the morning of Thursday, Feb. 3 and I am in Ottawa. I just came into the office after walking down Wellington Street where rigs, Honda Civics, Ford F-150s, and RVs are parked, and people of all ages and all backgrounds are advocating ... Read More »
16 responsesEV charging initiative hopes to energize southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An electric tidal wave is rolling over the automotive industry and SouthGrow Regional Economic Development is ready to make a splash in it thanks to a federal investment. The federal government is investing $2 million in the SouthGrow region to support the deployment and installation of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This money ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition celebrating 125 years in 2022
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition is celebrating its 125th birthday and southern Albertans are invited to join in the festivities. As the party kicks off, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced the 2022 Signature Event line-up Friday with the intent to deliver re-imagined event experiences to the community and the 400,000 guests that gather on ... Read More »
1 responseHyggen highlights positives after first 100 days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In their first 100 days since being sworn into office, mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council have faced challenges and experienced some accomplishments. “It’s been great, we’ve got a wonderful council and doing some great things,” the mayor said Friday morning. Among council’s accomplishments is creating the Gateway to Opportunity action plan where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival set to return
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Board of Directors of the Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival Society announced their 2022 festival will be an in-person event. This year the Festival will run from March 28 to April 9 and registration is now open until 11:59 pm on Friday, Feb. 18. “We’ve been in the city, ... Read More »
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