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Proposed feedlot operation raises a stink with neighbours
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An application to build a new combined feedlot operation near Stavely has prompted the formation of a community coalition and 750 signatures opposed to it. The Hutterite Brethren of Ivy Ridge has applied to build a new CFO in the Municipal District of Willow Creek. That application is presently under review by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City lands provincial fire chiefs conference
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has announced that Lethbridge will be hosting the Alberta Fire Chiefs Conference in 2028, as a result of their efforts spearheaded by their Business Events Advisory Committee. Dominika Wojcik, senior director of communications for Tourism Lethbridge, told the Herald during a phone interview Friday that the committee is made up of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP hopeful Gruninger believes her work ethic will stand out
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2024
Three members are in the ring to see who the nominee will be to represent the UCP in a Lethbridge West by-election. One of these nominees is Shauna Gruninger a local entrepreneur, wife and mother. Ahead of a UCP members forum on Sept. 12, Gruninger hopes to use her name and experience to stand out. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour council hosting barbecue on Monday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Labour Council (LDLC) will be celebrating Labour Day and its 130th anniversary with a barbecue for all workers in the city on Monday at Galt Gardens. Krysty Thomas, president of LDLC, told there Herald the council represents around 7,000 unionized workers in southern Alberta and that even though it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Post-secondaries ready for new school year
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With shorter cooler days approaching and the leaves changing colours, it means only one thing: a new school year is here. Lethbridge is known for its two post-secondary schools which both bring in new students each year. Marko Hilgersom, registrar for Lethbridge Polytechnic, says while the school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey shows Albertans not interested in provincial police force: NPF
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The National Police Federation is urging the Alberta government to halt the creation of a new independent police service and focus on strengthening and investing in the current policing services that are already trusted and supported by Albertans. Earlier this week the NPF released survey results that highlight low levels of awareness, engagement ... Read More »
1 responseUCP West names election hopefuls
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three candidates will be seeking to earn the nomination to represent the UCP in Lethbridge West when premier Danielle Smith calls a by-election to fill the seat vacated in July by NDP MLA Shannon Phillips. The three include Erin Leclerc, John Middleton-Hope and Shauna Gruninger. The UCP Lethbridge West constituency association unveiled the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal group educating public about urban hens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Several communities in Alberta allow residents to raise chickens in the urban environment and organizers of a local Facebook group have begun engaging residents about the idea for Lethbridge. Among Alberta cities allowing hens are Calgary, Airdrie, Red Deer, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Lori Goater of Urban Hens YQL lives on a city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP hopeful focusing on key issues in Lethbridge West
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With decades of experience in law enforcement and academics as well as three years under his belt in municipal politics, John Middleton-Hope has his sights on representing Lethbridge West in the Alberta legislature. The seat has been vacant since Shannon Phillips resigned on July 1, just over a year into ... Read More »
5 responsesClassroom cellphone ban dials up confusion
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With children going back to school next week and in some cases already back in the classroom, the cellphone ban announced in June by the Alberta government will be effective Sept. 1 but there is some confusion about the implementation, says Alberta Teachers Association president Jason Schilling. After a survey conducted earlier this ... Read More »
1 responseSAAG patio art events popular with residents
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2024
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery hosts a variety of free events to bring the public into their space. One of these events was their Patio pARTy they held every Wednesday this month on their front lawn. Bariyaa Ipaa, outreach coordinator for SAAG, says the turnout for these events has been fantastic. “The turnout has been ... Read More »
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