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Lethbridge College names new president
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s Board of Governors has named Brad Donaldson as its 9th President and CEO following the resignation of Paula Burns. From a pool of 130 applicants a committee of seven members, including Michael Marcotte, chair for the Lethbridge College Board of Governors, chose Donaldson following a six-month process. Donaldson was chosen fulfilling the boards ... Read More »
1 responseTailfeathers murder case stalled awaiting additional information
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Five people accused in the death of a Fort Macleod man last year continue to adjourn their matters while they wait for additional information from the Crown’s office. The matters for the accused, Miranda Mae Turuk, Richard William Lavell, Randy Lee Giroux, Michelle Lee Toth and Edward Alexander Goodrich, were in Lethbridge provincial ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors help stir the pot at Nord-Bridge cooking class
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2022
Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge host an intergenerational baking class at Chinook Country Kitchen to help teach healthy cooking across all generations. Bringing grandchildren and grandparents together or partnering members up, the goal is to use community donated foods to bake meals that can be shared in all households and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WEDNESDAY, August 10, 2022
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 10th, 2022
BEVANS, Justin DYCK, Johanna "Jo" GRIFFITH, William Charles HRANAC, Laverna MULATZ, Shane NELSON, Karen WOLFE, Frank... Read More »
1 responseCouncil votes to secure approval for temporary sober shelter
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Civic Curling Centre could be the temporary new home of a sober shelter. Council passed by a 6-2 margin in a special meeting Tuesday morning – councillor Rajko Dodic was absent – to approve a three-part resolution calling for administration to apply for development approval for the shelter. The ... Read More »
9 responsesLethbridge College hosting Open Farm Days
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College’s Research Farm is inviting members of the community to take part in Alberta Open Farm Days by registering for a tour or drop in at the college’s Research Farm on Aug. 13. By coming out during Open Farm Days, meeting our researchers and seeing their work in action, we know ... Read More »
1 responseMurder case adjourned after lawyer fails to show up for court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Toronto man charged with second-degree murder stemming from a shooting in Lethbridge more than two years ago had to be adjourned after his lawyer failed to show up for court. The matter for Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, but adjourned to Sept. 26 after Edmonton lawyer Akram Attia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Awareness and respect vital for safe backcountry camping
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2022
Calgarian Janelle Simoneau is publishing a book, Wild Roots Hikers Collective, looking to spread safety and awareness for education on backcountry camping and hiking. Spurred by the increase in Rocky Mountain exploring post-COVID, Simoneau saw many misconceptions and improper practices circulating and wanted to publish a book to tackle the awareness and help those looking ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in homicide case returns to court Aug. 19
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man accused of killing another man earlier this year during an argument will be back in court later this month. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Monday but simply adjourned the case to Aug. 19. She explained she and the Crown are still discussing the case and any election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controversial Enmax Centre paid parking set to begin next month
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Paid parking will be implemented Sept. 1 at the Enmax Centre with four kiosks available for people to use. Two kiosks will be out front of the facility while two others will be inside, said Enmax Centre general manager Kim Gallucci Monday. Lethbridge College students will be offered several parking packages which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homeless camps back on the agenda at special council meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A special meeting of city council today at 9 a.m. will address a couple of hot-topic matters including homeless camps and a ward boundary commission. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online. The first matter on the agenda is third reading of Bylaw 6374 – a bylaw to ... Read More »
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