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Tourism Relief Program funds helping put rubber to the road
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
Last month the federal government invested $11.2 million into regional economic development for southern Alberta with 18 projects chosen in and around Lethbridge. Looking to promote future growth, the Tourism Relief Program is helping tourism businesses and organizations position their location as a destination choice in Canada, as domestic and international travel rebounds from the ... Read More »
1 responseCardston Temple celebrating 100 years in 2023
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The Lethbridge Historical Society invited guests and members to join them for a “road trip” around southern Alberta recently, learning about the local history of the Cardston Temple. Road Trip is seasonal programming inviting representatives from communities surrounding Lethbridge to highlight the history of places in our own backyard. The event at Lethbridge Public Library ... Read More »
3 responsesWomen’s hockey team targets mental health
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The Alberta Junior Female Hockey League’s Lethbridge Eagles held its second annual Mental Health Memorial Game this weekend at Nicholas Sheran Arena. The game paid tribute to player Emily Middagh, who passed away in February 2021, after a struggle with mental health – the reason why the memorial game was established in her honour. “It ... Read More »
2 responsesGun and hobby show clicks with southern Albertans
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
Firearms enthusiasts had the Lethbridge Gun and Hobby Show in their sights on the weekend at the Lethbridge Exhibition. The Southern Alberta Rifleman’s Association hosted the two-day event, inviting enthusiasts to check out various vendors selling supplies such as knives, ammunition, scopes, archery, fishing, antique collectables, and of course guns. The show saw plenty of ... Read More »
1 responseU of L explores gender inequality through pandemic lens
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge’s Prentice Institute invited Pascal Ghazalian to give a talk on the effects of globalization on gender inequality, and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the prevalence of gender inequality that has consequences for women’s well-being and for their economic opportunities and social status, Ghazalian tied this into a globalization ... Read More »
2 responsesSexual assaults land man in prison
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is scheduled to stand trial later this year in relation to sexual assaults against two women, has been sent to prison for sexually assaulting three other women several years ago. Sohil Bindra, 36,was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to 12 years in a federal penitentiary, six years less ... Read More »
1 responseParking fine increase on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to give second and third readings to a bylaw increasing fines for parking penalties in Lethbridge. The parking fine increase initiative was approved in last November’s budget deliberations. Council gave first reading on Jan. 24 to Bylaw 6393, a bylaw to amend Traffic Bylaw 5834. If ... Read More »
7 responsesPolar Plunge makes a splash for the Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The weather was in the positives Saturday afternoon when the community gathered at Henderson Lake to make a splash in the annual Polar Plunge. Though the weather was 5C, the water looked a lot colder with the wind-chill reminding jumpers of the impending freeze. But it was ... Read More »
1 responsePrivatized healthcare not the solution, says MLA Phillips
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips held a press-conference on Friday to outline the Alberta NDP’s commitment to rebuilding healthcare, calling for an end to private out-of-pocket paid healthcare options and stressing a need to help get more Albertans the medical attention they require. “Since the UCP were elected, in 2019, Albertans have witnessed the results of ... Read More »
5 responsesAlberta Native Friendship Centres Association and AHS agree to continued collaboration
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Alberta Health Services recently signed a new three-year agreement to continue its long-standing, collaborative partnership with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA). “This partnership is part of our larger commitment to ensuring positive health outcomes and access to culturally safe health care for all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples,” Minister of Health Jason ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment ordered for woman accused of mailing live animals
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail almost four years ago, has been ordered to have a psychological assessment. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean requested the assessment for his client, Jill Heather Marshall, during a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Dean told court his ... Read More »
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