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Green Shirt Day to continue highlighting importance of organ donation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2023
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sometimes tragedy can be a catalyst for change. Sometimes it generates awareness and momentum, creating good out of the worst situation. On April 6, 2018, the Humboldt Broncos team bus was struck by a semi-truck that failed to yield at a Saskatchewan highway intersection. Of the 29 ... Read More »
1 responseHistorical buildings an integral part of community, says LHS
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023
The loss of two historical buildings in Lethbridge within a month of each other will have a significant impact on the community and many of its residents, says the vice-president of the Lethbridge Historical Society. Lorien Johansen says many people have emotional ties to the Bow On Tong building and the Lethbridge Hotel, both of ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in Holiday Inn fire set to be in court next week
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman charged in relation to a hotel fire last Friday is scheduled to make an appearance in court next week, as long as she’s no longer in the hospital. Kerissa Rikki Plume was scheduled to be in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, but duty counsel lawyer Brett Carlson explained Plume was unable ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless shelter to provide road to recovery, SACPA hears
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023
The Chancellor of the University of Lethbridge and member of the Blood Tribe’s department of health, believes the Lethbridge shelter, the Alpha House, may soon be able to offer more than just beds for the city’s homeless population. During a session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, Charles Weaselhead said he hopes to ... Read More »
3 responsesNo bail for man charged in record drug bust
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, hoped to be released from remand custody Thursday, but a judge rejected his bid for freedom. Patrick Rodney, who remains at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, had a bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where his lawyer tried, but ... Read More »
1 responseWelcome to the Age of Electric
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Welcome to the Age of Electric. With global automakers increasing their introduction of all-electric vehicles, a new era of transportation is quickly emerging. As the impacts of climate change loom large, the polluting internal combustion engine is gradually going the way of the dinosaur whose remains provide their fuel. Since the first electrics ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo a one stop shop for both farmers and vendors
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023
The 2023 Ag-Expo at Exhibition Park wrapped up on Thursday and there was a lot to take in. The event was spread throughout the pavilions and looked like a high-end shopping mall for farmers. Agricultural businesses and manufacturers went all out with a variety of eye-catching displays and high-tech dazzle. The exhibits advertised farm equipment, ... Read More »
1 responsePhoto Fusion images capture inspiration
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023
The Lethbridge Photography Club is calling all shutterbugs to come out to its free Photo Fusion event this Monday and Tuesday at Casa from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for two evenings of digital shows presented by members, showcasing their pictures to the public. “We have done this for a long time, we used to ... Read More »
1 responseChamber welcomes Finance Minister for budget speech
By Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2023
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Finance Minister Travis Toews spoke to a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday after releasing the province’s 2023 budget this week. His brief visit to Lethbridge gave the Chamber’s CEO, Cyndi Bester, an opportunity to publicly address the favourable developments in the budget. “I always enjoy ... Read More »
3 responsesASBG receive funding for marketing strategies
By Trevor Busch - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDeditor@tabertimes.com As part of a major federal investment announced recently for southern Alberta through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) have received nearly a quarter of a million dollars to evaluate new market opportunities for sugar production. Through the federal government’s Regional Innovations Ecosystems (RIE) program, the ASBG received ... Read More »
1 responseRiver Ridge residents oppose nearby supportive housing units
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Some residents and board members of the River Ridge condominium complex are pushing back against further rezoning and development at the Castle Apartments. The apartments, located at 221-2 Ave S, are one block east of the River Ridge community and run by the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA). The LHA offers supportive housing units in the ... Read More »
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