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City council pays tribute after Queen’s passing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Flags at City Hall have been lowered in honour of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and tribute paid to her by Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council. Hyggen said in a Thursday statement “I, along with many others, have never known another head of state. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City dive team receives high praise during recertification
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every three years, the dive team of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services undergoes a recertification course. On Thursday under the watchful eye of New York-based Andrea Zaferes who was conducting the course, the 13 divers and their 11 tenders got that training at Riverstone Pond on the westside. Tenders are shore-based team members ... Read More »
1 responseTeam Lethbridge to promote city to province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge will be meeting with members of the provincial government in November as it embarks on a journey of advocacy for the city. Organized by Trevor Lewington, chief executive officer of Economic Development Lethbridge, the mission will be the seventh to the provincial capital by a contingent from various local organizations to ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal housing starts down slightly
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge region recently released their annual Lethbridge Housing Report for July 2022 and it shows a steady market. The report shows Housing Starts, Housing Inventory, Home Sales and Home Sale Prices categories. Executive officer of BILD Lethbridge, Bridget Mearns, explained the different categories and graphs on ... Read More »
2 responsesTwo year sentence for drug trafficking
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The matter of one of two brothers sentenced to federal prison terms for unrelated offences was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday. Tresor Nkuba, 28, was sentenced in July in Lethbridge provincial court to two years in a federal prison after he pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, ... Read More »
2 responsesHearing set for 2023 on human trafficking charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged a year ago in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences will wait until next year for a preliminary hearing on some of the charges. During Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, Lethbridge lawyer Jeremy Debow, acting as agent for Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford, asked the court to return the ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadian author launching new book at Word on the Street
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
Lethbridge’s Word on the Street Book and Magazine Festival is coming up on September 17 at the Public Library Main Branch downtown. This year the event celebrates its ninth year, advocating reading, literacy, and Canadian authors. Author Jo Treggiari, finalist for the Governor General Literary Award, will make a virtual appearance at the festival with ... Read More »
1 responseCultureLINK bus pilot project concludes
By City of Lethbridge on September 8th, 2022
This past weekend saw the wrap-up of the CultureLINK bus pilot project. This fare-free bus connected the river valley, downtown core and cultural attractions. CultureLINK ran from June 27 until September 4 and connected Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksiksitsitapiitsinikssin, Casa and Nikka Yuko ... Read More »
2 responsesHuman trafficking case sees further adjournment
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Wednesday, in regard to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic School Division working towards inclusion of Indigenous culture
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is working towards an inclusive school environment that fosters education towards Indigenous culture in its classrooms. With First Nations, Metis and Inuit support workers adding critical members to the team, they work in schools to provide support, education, and resources for young learners. Contributions to the education include learning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City outlines advantages of advocacy framework
By Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald – Advocacy is one of the components of city governance and on Tuesday that subject was addressed at a committee meeting of city council. Carly Kleisinger, the City of Lethbridge administration’s chief of staff, talked about the city’s advocacy framework with the Advocacy Advisory Committee of Lethbridge city council. That committee ... Read More »
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