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Heritage Day celebrates cultural diversity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily put the brakes on public gatherings, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association staged its popular and long-standing Heritage Festival on Monday. The SAEA multicultural centre downtown was packed with people of all ages and backgrounds listening to and watching entertainment while indulging in ... Read More »
1 responsePlane owners custodians of aviation history
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Darryl Wolter and Gordon Lowe attended the Lethbridge International Airshow over the weekend as co-owners of a 2005 Maule M7 235c and a restored 1943 Stearman PT-17 that they bought in 2018. “It was originally a trainer for the U.S. Army,” said Wolter, on the 1943 Stearman. “After the war it was surplused and sold ... Read More »
1 responseAgriculture industry group calls for more provincial funding
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022
An Alberta farm group says it is looking for more provincial funding, with the industry facing tighter budgets and losing out on advancements. Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, says the industry has been doing its best to leverage support locally but with growing supply-and-demand the need for secure, efficient funding is ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary seeking public input on future priorities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is asking residents to get involved with the public engagement phase of a Library Facilities Master Plan Project. “This project basically addresses long term planning needs for public library services in Lethbridge. The idea is to have long term data and community needs in order to address long term ... Read More »
4 responsesBlack powder competition right on target
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club was the site for the 45th annual Alberta Black Powder Association provincial competition over the long weekend. The competition attracted shooters from all over Alberta and one from Saskatchewan. “We’re really noticing the gas is affecting all of our shoots all over Alberta this year,” said Phil Faubion, Alberta Black ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Airshow flies high
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Airshow brought in thousands of people over the weekend and was seen as an overall success. Lethbridge’s Mic Thiessen had his Kit Fox STI at the airshow. “It’s just fun to bring out airplanes out ,” said Thiessen. “People come and stop by and they see what’s available for ... Read More »
2 responsesTire theft deemed satisfied by appearance in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Stealing a tire from a child’s bicycle may not rank among the most serious crimes committed in the city, but it’s still reprehensible behaviour, a judge suggested Friday. “I know it’s just a bicycle tire, and maybe I’m just being overly sympathetic, but to steal a child’s bike is, well, I hope I ... Read More »
1 responseConditional sentence ordered for woman involved in break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman has been placed on house arrest for breaking into several storage units in 2021. Nikki Lee Gajda received a one-year conditional sentence after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of shopbreaking to commit theft and failing to comply with an undertaking. Gajda, 32, was one ... Read More »
1 responseCamp Carmangay spreading awareness on homeless issues
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Brian Nimijean, founder of the non-profit Camp Carmangay, is looking to spread awareness on solutions to the homeless issues here in Lethbridge. Working on the ground to provide a cost-effective camp for disadvantaged youths, Nimijean drives into the city engaging at-risk youth for his camp where they are given many of the amenities they have ... Read More »
1 responseNeuron Mobility expands riding area
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Neuron Mobility expanded its riding areas Thursday to include trails in the river valley near the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, and Indian Battle Park. The expansion is intended to provide more opportunities to help residents get around the city and increase tourism opportunities. The e-mobility program began back in April 2022 with riders ... Read More »
2 responsesBuilding Brains Together focused on art and resilience in final weeks
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Building Brains Together held a ‘pop-up’ outdoor play event Friday outside the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, encouraging parents and youth to play fun games and activities aiming to help build strong fundamentals to learning. BBT is running outdoor summer events Tuesday mornings and Wednesday in the afternoon at different areas across the city until Aug. ... Read More »
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