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Summer is almost here in Lethbridge, just add water
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
Henderson Outdoor Pool was filled by the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services on Tuesday. Operations Coordinator for Recreation and Culture at the City of Lethbridge Garry Taylor said they normally fill the pool themselves through the filters but working with the fire department is much easier. “Normally, it would take us ... Read More »
1 responseSchool Division preliminary budget shows increase
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
The Lethbridge School Division released its preliminary budget last week and a couple of key numbers appear to be trending upward for next year. The division’s 2022/2023 preliminary budget shows revenues of $135.96 million and represents approximately an $1.93 million increase from this year’s operating budget. “It’s a good budget,” said Avice DeKelver, director of ... Read More »
1 responseConservation Society invests in ‘nest egg’ for future of bluebirds
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
A local conservation group has established a fund to help the organization save the Mountain Bluebird. The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society announced the establishment of an Endowment Fund (Charity Support Fund) with the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. They said the fund donations are invested to create a stable source of revenue ... Read More »
1 responseMurder case adjourned until beginning of June
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyers for several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case made brief appearances Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. The lawyers simply adjourned their matters to June 1, however, and told court they were still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. “We have nothing yet on the file,” said ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves hiring of eight new firefighters
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge will soon see more firefighters on the job. Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously accepted a recommendation from its Community Safety Standing Policy committee to support hiring and training eight new firefighters this year. The $884,000 cost of the new positions will come from unspent operating dollars, council ... Read More »
1 responseAnger over eviction lands man jail sentence
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald John Lorenz didn’t appreciate receiving an eviction notice, so he set fire to his neighbour’s apartment. That earned him a two-month jail sentence after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of arson. Lorenz, 59, received his eviction notice in March 2020 and following a subsequent altercation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neuron e-scooter research raises awareness
By Justin Seward on May 24th, 2022
The safety-leading e-scooter operator Neuron Mobility had a pop-up tent for ScootSafe event at the Farmer’s Market in Exhibition Park on Saturday in recognition of Canada Road Safety Week. Neuron released new research into a pedestrian’s perception of road safety and launched a new safety campaign, highlighting the impact of what irresponsible e-scooter riding can ... Read More »
3 responsesWeekend festivities kick off season at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2022
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opened this past weekend and held a few festivities such as the Oriental Motion dance performance on Saturday. An Oriental Motion dancer who wished to go by her stage name ‘Sari’ was in town for afternoon performances from Canmore with her husband Ryota Suyama in tow. ... Read More »
2 responsesUCP needs to focus on Albertans’ needs, not their internal drama, says Phillips
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald DP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips says the UCP needs to be focusing on the needs of Albertans, and not their internal drama. The MLA said in a phone interview Friday that she’s hearing as she knocks on doors in her riding that constituents feel the same about the UCP ... Read More »
6 responsesSummer camps back in vogue as pandemic wanes
By Nicholas Allen on May 21st, 2022
The organization in charge of accrediting summer camps in Alberta is trying to increase recognition of the value of camp and what their logo means. The Alberta Camping Association (ACA) is trying to raise awareness of summer camps after the pandemic affected the ability for some camps to operate, as well as reduce concerns parents ... Read More »
3 responsesPlaxton hosts art show and open house
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on May 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School were able to welcome family and friends into their school on Thursday for the first time since opening their doors for their inaugural 2021-2022 school year. Those in attendance had the opportunity to take in an art gallery walk and take part in an ... Read More »
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