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Balance test might be a warning for seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald As if we didn’t need more reason to worry about longevity while we age, here comes a new study that shows a simple balance test can give an indication when a person might die. Being a guy for whom balance has never been a strong suit, I ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Lethbridge looking for a few good people
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge wants you! Specifically to fill spots on its boards, committees and commissions. “The BCC program has undergone an overhaul since 2019. In the summer of that year, the city clerk’s office heard from council, the open and effective government committee and various BCCs about enhancements that could be made” ... Read More »
1 responseWar Amps key tag vital for support
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
The War Amps began its 2022 key tag mailing to Lethbridge in this spring with the theme “You Make Our Programs Possible.” Donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including Lethbridge’s twelve-year-old Cooper Tidmarsh. Cooper, who lost part of his right leg in a lawn mower accident, is ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta government terminating Melcor Centre lease in 2025
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A decision by the Alberta government to not renew its lease of offices at the downtown Melcor Centre in three years is not enough, suggests the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. The AUPE wants the province to find a new work space immediately for the safety of workers and the public, says AUPE ... Read More »
2 responsesLCI graduates set to cross the stage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is feeling a sense of relief to get back to a normal grad ceremony on Tuesday. The convocation will see 228 students cross the stage on June 28 at the Enmax Centre, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the grand march at 6:30 p.m. “It works out perfectly because with… the unlimited seating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soldier paints therapy horse to honour Blackfoot heritage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of celebrations for National Indigenous History Month, a retired Sargent of the local Malitia Unit painted Blackfoot symbols on a horse from the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association. Retired Sargent of the local Malitia Unit, Preston Crow Chief joined the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association horses on the park event Friday at Galt ... Read More »
1 responseVictim services unit celebrates 30th anniversary one year later
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Victim/Witness Services Unit celebrated their 30th Anniversary Thursday, a year after the actual date due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2021. The unit was launched in 1991 to provide information, support and referrals to victims and witnesses of crime or tragedy and to honour this milestone, the VWSU invited leaders and ... Read More »
1 responseInnovative pharmacist walk-in clinic launched in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s first pharmacist walk-in clinic will officially open its doors Monday inside the Lethbridge Real Canadian Superstore and Health Minister Jason Copping visited it Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Minister Copping said during the ribbon cutting ceremony that this pilot project builds on the capacity of community pharmacy teams ... Read More »
3 responsesChinook Regional Hospital celebrates Blackfoot culture
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Blackfoot Confederacy flag was raised at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday as part of Alberta Health Services events celebrating National Indigenous History Month. The flag was also raised Wednesday in Pincher Creek and Saturday in Cardston. Samantha First Charger, Indigenous Wellness Core Manager at the hospital, told media in front of the ... Read More »
2 responsesTeamworks fair connects employers with job seekers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To celebrate their 30th anniversary and their new space at Lethbridge’s Job Search Hub, Teamworks Career Centre hosted their first job fair at their new location Thursday. Teamworks director Ryan Miller said they were excited to host an open public job fair, to be able to help people that are currently looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook Arch Regional Library singled out for excellence in digital literacy with Punch Jackson Award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Arch Regional Library has been awarded the Punch Jackson Award of Excellence for its digital literacy program. The award recognizes excellence in service, program, or public relations/advocacy achievement in library service in Alberta. Chinook Arch offered digital literacy training through member libraries in rural communities between March 2019 and March 2022. ... Read More »
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