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CCH graduate recipient of Golden Jubilee Award for work in community
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
A local high school graduate has earned one of the province’s top honours for his work in the community. The Golden Jubilee Citizenship award honours students who have shown themselves to be community builders and leaders, civically minded, passionate about volunteering and who whole-heartedly embrace the spirit of their cause. Each year, eight young Albertans ... Read More »
1 responsePopular programs coming back to Martha Retreat Centre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Martha Retreat Centre is bringing back their PAL (Peace at Lunch) and Music on the Grounds programs this year starting today. “Every Tuesday and Wednesday from now until the end of July we offer a bagged lunch for $20 where people can pre-order their lunches and pick up a homemade lunch and enjoy ... Read More »
1 responseWoman nets four months for multiple convictions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman facing two dozen criminal charges was sentenced to nearly four months in jail after she pleaded guilty to most of the charges in Lethbridge provincial court. Kendall Nicole Rowe, whose charges included multiple breaches of release conditions, as well as theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, mischief and forcible entry, won’t ... Read More »
1 responseGreetergrammers reuniting for a cause
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Forty years after he started the much-loved Greetergrammers program, Mark Campbell and a few of his merry pranksters are staging a reunion. On June 30 at The Yates, nine members of the Greetergrammers crew will host a night of songs and reminiscing with proceeds going to the Logan Boulet Endowment Fund. Tickets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guide dog walk tradition continues
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
The Lethbridge Lions Pet Valu Walk for Guide Dogs fundraiser was held at Henderson Park for the first time in three years on Saturday. The fundraiser ensures the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides can continue its mission of assisting those with a disability to continue on in their life with a guide dog at ... Read More »
1 responsePea processing pilot facility promotes agri-processing sector
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com PIP International has opened a pea-processing pilot facility in Lethbridge after converting a mid-sized craft brewery into a fully commercialized pea processing and testing centre. Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney who attended the Monday event representing the provincial government and as a friend of PIP International founder and CEO Christine Lewington, ... Read More »
1 responseSport Fest ready to get back on the field of play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council is hosting once again hosting their annual Lethbridge Sport Fest after two years of being unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free event will take place at the Servus Sports Centre located at 2501 28 Ave S on Saturday May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 ... Read More »
1 responseBail denied for two accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers have been denied bail, while a third still hopes he’ll be released after sitting through a lengthy bail hearing Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Anthony Olienick, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, will have to ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Lethbridge property tax bills are in the mail
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge homeowners will soon see their 2022 property tax bills in the mail. The City of Lethbridge put out the notices this week. Property owners who don’t get a notice by June 1 can log into Lethbridge.ca/MyCity and register their property with the roll number and access code on the property assessment notice ... Read More »
1 responseElectric vehicle charging stations ‘spark’ funding in southern Alberta
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
An economic development alliance of thirty south-central Alberta communities has launched a program for funding electric vehicle charging stations. SouthGrow Regional Initiative has launched its zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure program. It involves a series of electric vehicle charging stations throughout southern Alberta and the project is in place to advance accessibility to stations throughout the region. ... Read More »
1 responseCross country fundraiser walk set to support dog guides
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
It will be an event for the dogs. But this weekend’s fundraiser for man’s best friend will benefit the two-legged as well as the four-legged as the Lethbridge Lions Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides hits the trail Saturday at the Gunnery Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park. Registration is at 11 a.m. with the event starting at noon. ... Read More »
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