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Good Sam’s fund creating ‘culturally safe spaces’
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 19th, 2022
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a Canadian non-profit seniors housing organization with an emphasis on Christian hospitality to those in need or at risk. Their website states that, “A foundational pillar of the Society’s Christian hospitality model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths.” They have 21 facilities in Alberta, including ... Read More »
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By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 19th, 2022
The YWCA began its Week Without Violence on Monday, a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world. This year the YWCA Lethbridge and District will focus on the theme of ‘Forget Me Not’, focusing on spreading awareness to groups that sometimes get forgotten when it comes to violence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary club announces 2023 ag scholarship
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 19th, 2022
The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East has announced its fifth annual $10,000 Agriculture Scholarship program and dinner. Recognizing the importance of agriculture in the community the club looks to support students in their pursuit of agricultural careers, awarding eight scholarships in past years. Applicants can apply at rotaryagscholarship.ca. To qualify, applicants must have successfully completed ... Read More »
1 responseNeighbourhood icon falls to the wrecking ball
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A recently-demolished local building that was part of the community since the middle of the 20th century had many owners and many names, but most recently residents knew it as Danny’s Grocery. Shortly after being demolished, members of the community took to social media to share stories from their interactions with the store ... Read More »
1 responseLocal researcher recognized for bovine welfare
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 19th, 2022
Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein of Lethbridge has been named the recipient of the 2022 Metacam 20 Bovine Welfare Award for her pioneering work in improving beef cattle welfare. Her research has been used in the development of animal welfare standards and has contributed to the guidelines and regulations for the Canadian cattle industry. As the Principle Research ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in firearms manufacturing case makes first appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Vulcan man accused of using a 3D printer to manufacture firearms had his charges addressed for the first time Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Calgary lawyer Tyson Dahlem appeared in court on behalf of the accused, Reed Robert Davis, who was unable to attend for health reasons. Davis is charged with ... Read More »
1 responseCity facing post-pandemic budget pressures
By Lethbridge Herald on October 19th, 2022
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor John Middleton-Hope doesnât expect the 2023-26 budget to be a cheap one. âIf you want the level of services that we have currently, and if you want to enhance some of those services to deal with some of very challenging problems of a mid-sized city that has big city ... Read More »
2 responsesSurvey results suggest taxpayers want to pay less to support police service
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A survey conducted by the City of Lethbridge during the summer seeking residents’ opinions about funding priorities show residents want to pay less property taxes to support the Lethbridge Police Service. A total of 544 respondents support an increase while 592 want funding reduced. The total of respondents preferring funding to remain the ... Read More »
2 responsesEconomic SPC engaging in ‘Budget 101’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City residents could see an average annual tax increase of 3.77 per cent for the next four years. Council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy committee, will be doing budget deliberations in November with a deadline of Dec. 31 to set a new operating budget. City treasurer Darrell Mathews this morning will be ... Read More »
4 responsesStudents convocate in-person at U of L post-COVID grad
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge 2022 graduands celebrated convocation day on Saturday in front of friends, family, faculty and peers. Mitchell Van Dyk is already a principal and was at his convocation to celebrate his Master’s in Education. “Mostly relief, I would say,” said Van Dyk. “It was a great experience but it’s a lot of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College valedictorian embodies newcomer success story
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2022
Denise Serrano will not forget the experience of being Lethbridge College’s 2022 fall convocation valedictorian for the class on Saturday. “I feel like it’s still unbelievable,” said Serrano. “It feels so surreal. Like I always ask myself if everyone is pranking me or something. It feels like I’m still dreaming and even if I was ... Read More »
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