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Non-traditional road to Edmonton in Smith’s ascension, SACPA told
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Trevor Harrison, University of Lethbridge professor of sociology, back for his thirteenth speaking engagement at its event on Thursday. Harrison spoke about Alberta’s current premier, Danielle Smith, and how her career took her to where she is now. “Just who is Danielle Smith? Giving a short bio ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author pens new young-adult novel
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
Local author Rita Peterson has published her second book Bailey Brown and the Shadow People, a young-adult novel. The book follows heroine Bailey Brown as she walks the middle-schooler lifestyle with a twist of mystery when she is haunted by a spectral visitor one night hoping Brown will help uncover the circumstances of her untimely ... Read More »
1 responseNaturalist Brian Keating at the Galt this week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
The Friends Society of the Galt Museum and Archives is hosting an evening with Brian Keating on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Renowned adventurer, pilot, naturalist, mountaineer, and children’s author are just a few of the things Keating is known for. His talk will focus on two topics, one about explorer Ernest Shackleton, his experiences ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege rising to the challenge facing 21st century learners
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has a new president and with him, a new perspective. Brad Donaldson has been named president and CEO of Lethbridge College and is ready to engage with the community. “From my perspective the first thing I need to do is really engage with the Indigenous community, the business community, the hiring ... Read More »
1 responseNord-Bridge joins campaign to ‘Sock It To ‘Em’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A campaign that started 22 years ago to provide socks for children in local schools and people in need, has expanded to include seniors in the community through Nord-Bridge Senior Centre. Sock It To ‘Em, a campaign that collects new socks of all sizes and styles, and monetary donations to purchase new socks, ... Read More »
1 responseRemembrance Day a vigil of honour
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2022
Cal Braid –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a stirring Remembrance Day ceremony, hundreds packed the square in front of the Yates Memorial Theatre to honor Canadian soldiers who never returned home from war. The Cenotaph in the square is a memorial for those soldiers whose loved ones were denied the opportunity to bury ... Read More »
5 responsesLocal business owner fined for selling untaxed Tobacco
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge business owner has received a hefty fine for selling black market cigarettes from his grocery store. Alam Al Huda Hasaballah was fined $5,200 Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, after he pleaded guilty to a single charge of unlawfully selling, transporting, delivering or distributing untaxed tobacco products from his store, Alam’s Supermarket ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer university choir prof recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A retired University of Lethbridge Choral educator and performer has received Choir Alberta’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award for his longstanding contributions to choral music in the province. George Evelyn was a professor of choral activities and voice at the University of Lethbridge and maintained an active career as a solo performer appearing with ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips calls for vehicle insurance rate cap
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 11th, 2022
Shannon Phillips, NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge-West, held a press conference Thursday calling for a freeze on premiums Albertans are paying for vehicle insurance. Using data from the Superintendent of Insurance Annual Report, Phillips claims that companies are raking in more money than they have given back. “According to the latest Superintendent of ... Read More »
2 responsesOnline Christmas market supporting Logan Boulet Endowment Fund
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2022
An online Christmas Market selling apparel reflecting local fallen hockey player Logan Boulet is set to raise funds to help support the community. “We did the first one with Marty Baceda and Kurtis Hawkins at Players Bench, three-and-a half years ago (and) said let’s do this,” said Toby Boulet, Logan’s father. “It went really well ... Read More »
1 responseAdvocate speaks out on chronic pain treatment
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 11th, 2022
Health Canada estimates that nearly eight million people live with chronic pain, defined as any pain that’s continuous for three months or longer. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has programs and supports designed specifically for those who suffer from it, yet those programs are not medical treatments. Increasingly, those burdened by chronic pain are finding themselves ... Read More »
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