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Canadian author launching new book at Word on the Street
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
Lethbridge’s Word on the Street Book and Magazine Festival is coming up on September 17 at the Public Library Main Branch downtown. This year the event celebrates its ninth year, advocating reading, literacy, and Canadian authors. Author Jo Treggiari, finalist for the Governor General Literary Award, will make a virtual appearance at the festival with ... Read More »
1 responseCultureLINK bus pilot project concludes
By City of Lethbridge on September 8th, 2022
This past weekend saw the wrap-up of the CultureLINK bus pilot project. This fare-free bus connected the river valley, downtown core and cultural attractions. CultureLINK ran from June 27 until September 4 and connected Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksiksitsitapiitsinikssin, Casa and Nikka Yuko ... Read More »
2 responsesHuman trafficking case sees further adjournment
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Wednesday, in regard to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic School Division working towards inclusion of Indigenous culture
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is working towards an inclusive school environment that fosters education towards Indigenous culture in its classrooms. With First Nations, Metis and Inuit support workers adding critical members to the team, they work in schools to provide support, education, and resources for young learners. Contributions to the education include learning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City outlines advantages of advocacy framework
By Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald – Advocacy is one of the components of city governance and on Tuesday that subject was addressed at a committee meeting of city council. Carly Kleisinger, the City of Lethbridge administration’s chief of staff, talked about the city’s advocacy framework with the Advocacy Advisory Committee of Lethbridge city council. That committee ... Read More »
1 responseNew West rock musical tackles mental illness
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is tackling the subject of mental illness in a new musical running Thursday until Sept. 24 at the Yates Centre. “Next to Normal” is a three-time Tony Award winner in 2009 and has a content warning for adult language and mature subject matter. It was written by Tom Kittening with ... Read More »
1 responseStudent ambassadors bridge gaps at college orientation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
Lethbridge College welcomed new students back to campus Tuesday kicking off the fall 2022 semester. Five thousand students have registered for the semester with 2,300 making up new students. The College hosted a New Student Orientation in the campus’s Centre Core, with program orientations helping students learn important information about support services, rights and responsibilities, ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal author examines looming global population crisis
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
Valorie Allen, a former resident of Lethbridge now living in the Crowsnest Pass, has published a new book advocating for the awareness of overpopulation and the lasting effects we have on our environment. 8 Billion Reasons Population Matters, published by Friesen Press on April 19, explores an in-depth view of the planet’s growing population and ... Read More »
3 responsesConditions amended for man involved in Coutts protest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man ordered not to have any contact with several individuals who were arrested during a protest near the Coutts border earlier this year, had his matters adjourned Tuesday. Eastin Stewart Oler, who is charged with mischief to property and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, had been ordered ... Read More »
3 responsesLeaf art teaches the nature of plants
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
The Galt Museum hosted a Leaf Art and Hands-on History of the plant organ presentation on Saturday. “Nature is really important and it’s been fun for me to be able merge the two of learning about history, learning about nature and having it all happen at the same time,” said Kristin Krein, Galt Museum community ... Read More »
3 responsesFundraising gala hopes to come up big for Nord-Bridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is bringing back their fundraising event, the Under Northern Lights Gala, on Sept. 10. “We want to make sure that people know this event is not just for seniors. I think that’s where the big stereotype is, that as soon as ... Read More »
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