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Operation Red Nose successful despite volunteer shortage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Operation Red Nose finished 2022 with a successful campaign across the country, and with a great comeback locally after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In total across the country, over 26,000 motorists and their passengers were able to arrive home safely thanks to the many volunteers that took time from ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge School Division supt. calls 2023 ‘year for rebuilding school community’
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2023
After almost three tumultuous years of pandemic schooling, Dr. Cheryl Gilmore, superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division, is optimistic about moving forward with students and families into a more welcoming and engaging 2023. “The past three school years certainly were challenging,” she said. “We had to consider and implement Alberta Health Services protocols and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign wraps; food bank sees 47 per cent increase in clients
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas Hope Campaign wrapping up for 2022, the agencies involved are taking a look back to reflect on how they each were able to contribute to a successful year. From the Interfaith Food Bank, executive director Danielle McIntyre said she was very grateful to have the Christmas Hope partnership, because through ... Read More »
1 responseLocal MMA competitor named female fighter of the year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com She got her kicks playing soccer for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and now Shannon Clark is using her feet and hands in a different sporting endeavour. While hands are off-limits on the soccer pitch, they’re a major part of Clark’s arsenal in mixed martial arts where the Lethbridge fighter was just named ... Read More »
1 responseMurder suspect makes first court appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death two days after Christmas made his first appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. David Albert Dragland, who attended court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was represented by duty counsel, who simply asked to adjourn the matter for a week and told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College board chair receives Jubilee medal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The chair of Lethbridge College’s Board of Governors, Michael Marcotte, was one of a number of southern Albertans recently honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Marcotte is a long-time Lethbridge business owner and chair of the college’s board of governors since 2019. He received his medal at a ceremony held at ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Conversation planned to promote engagement
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to engage in a community conversation this month at the Enmax Centre. And yes, parking will be free. More than 25 City programs and services will be on display Jan. 18 from 3 until 7 p.m. in the Enmax concourse. The free event will include public ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in ‘unfounded’ van explosive incident
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge police were called to the scene of a potential explosive device inside a van before determining the report to be unfounded. Police arrived on scene along the 1000 block of 13 Street South on Tuesday afternoon at around 12 p.m. responding to a report of an explosive device inside a moving company van. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College’s ELC facility on the right track for literacy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s English Language Centre passed a rigorous accreditation process for the third time in 12 years with its governing agency, Languages Canada. The college’s ELC has been teaching English as a second language for over 50 years. Established in 1970, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program was first introduced as ... Read More »
3 responsesTracking system gives wings to migration research
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The School of Environmental Sciences at Lethbridge College will be able to track the flightpaths of a group of robins early next year, thanks to new technology acquired by the college. Earlier this year the college installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System in the Cousins building. Motus is an international collaborative research network ... Read More »
3 responsesStreets Alive warming centre helping soften winter’s chill
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The recent cold snap in southern Alberta saw temperatures dip below the double digits with the wind chill exasperating the freeze. To help those in need without a warm place to go, the City of Lethbridge asked Streets Alive Mission to expand its hours and provide a 24-hour comfort centre through the winter months. Located ... Read More »
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