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City analyzing new sites for potential dog parks
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Six potential new sites for off-leash dog parks have been identified by the City Parks and Cemeteries Department. In a report presented this week to the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council, Parks manager Blair Richter outlined the six potential sites. Those sites were selected based on survey votes, ... Read More »
1 responseFood banks receive turkey donations for Thanksgiving
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Monday Canadians will gather with friends and family to dig into a festive Thanksgiving meal. Helping with this season of togetherness and giving, the Lethbridge Conservative Association donated turkeys on Friday to the Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks. As part of a fundraiser for local MP ... Read More »
1 responseFormer LC students nominated for excellence in engineering technology award
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Two Lethbridge College graduates have been nominated for the Capstone Project of the Year award. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) is expected to announce the winner in late October. John Burt and Shay Wirll are former LC Civil Engineering Technology students whose work drew appreciation from their instructors. They ... Read More »
1 responseCatalogue of broken promises in Treaty 7: Bruised Head
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted Mike Bruised Head during its weekly seminar on Thursday discussing the history of Treaty 7 and exploring Indigenous awareness of that historical event. “There is a long conversation on Treaty 7,” said Bruised Head. “The treaty was also to open the door for CP Rail by ... Read More »
2 responsesProducers connect at post-pandemic livestock expo
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Alberta Livestock Expo took place in Lethbridge Wednesday and Thursday down at Exhibition Park, connecting farmers in southern Alberta with all the latest in livestock production. The two-day event saw over 100 exhibitors on the floor, with many plowing through the crowd to find out the latest in innovation. “This is the first year ... Read More »
1 responseDrug bust suspect may resolve charges without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Lethbridge man charged with several criminal offences following a police raid earlier this year is hoping to resolve the matter without a trial. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Frank Llewellyn told the judge he had requested an early case resolution proposal from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault case involving minor adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021 had his matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.
Lethbridge lawyer Frank Llewellyn appeared on behalf of his client, James Robert Martinac, but simply requested an adjournment until next month. Martinac, who remains in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous content creator showcasing story of local hip hop through Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Jeremiah Morrison from Lethbridge has been named one of 30 emerging Indigenous content creators to be selected for the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. Receiving $20,000 in production funding to create a film project, along with training, and mentorship with a distribution on Telus Optik TV, Morrison’s project will be a documentary style piece ... Read More »
2 responsesNew green loan program supporting sustainable improvements in city
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has announced a new $3.8 million investment from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund. The investment will be used to help Lethbridge residents make energy efficiency and sustainability improvements to their homes through a lending program with the City. Lethbridge is one of four Alberta communities to share in ... Read More »
3 responsesGalt Museum receives award for social responsibility
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has been awarded the 2022 Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility for its work towards community, change, and meaningful social duty. Awarded on Sept. 17 at the Alberta Museums Association annual conference, the awards committee recognized the Galt’s approach to public programming with community partners and also its work ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect in Vulcan break-ins back in court Wednesday
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man charged with multiple break-ins earlier this year, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he appears in Lethbridge provincial court next week. Tyler Lewis, 35, who is in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, is scheduled to have a bail hearing on Wednesday. His lawyer, David Nguyen of Calgary, appeared ... Read More »
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