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Spy school in session at Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
The Lethbridge Public Library’s the Great STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Club hosted the Super Secret Spy School event at Crossings Branch last weekend. The School allowed for participants five years old and up and their caregivers to make disguises, dust for fingerprints, the decoding of invisible messages and solve a whodunit within the ... Read More »
1 responseRotary’s Starlight Lounge pays homage to the ‘three B’s’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
Celebrating the music of Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, and Michael BublĂŠ, 11 singers and an 18-piece band will whisk audiences away on two magical nights of music Oct. 12-13. The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise is hosting a Starlight Lounge two-night event at the Yates Memorial Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Fran Rude, ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Symphony Orchestra excited to be back on stage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra kicked off their 2022-2023 season at Casa with a performance from Musaeus String Quartet and special guest Janet Youngdahl last weekend. “We have three of the string quartet caucus and then we have six symphony series concerts in which we have, I think, the full Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra performing,” said Aaron ... Read More »
3 responsesCity analyzing new sites for potential dog parks
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Six potential new sites for off-leash dog parks have been identified by the City Parks and Cemeteries Department. In a report presented this week to the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council, Parks manager Blair Richter outlined the six potential sites. Those sites were selected based on survey votes, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal political figures weigh in on Smith’s leadership victory
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
Danielle Smith has been elected as the new leader of the UCP and Alberta’s next premier. Within the city many political representatives shared their thoughts about Smith winning the leadership. “I extend my congratulations to Premier-Designate Danielle Smith on her victory in the leadership race. We look forward to working with her and her team ... Read More »
2 responsesFood banks receive turkey donations for Thanksgiving
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Monday Canadians will gather with friends and family to dig into a festive Thanksgiving meal. Helping with this season of togetherness and giving, the Lethbridge Conservative Association donated turkeys on Friday to the Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks. As part of a fundraiser for local MP ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault case involving minor adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021 had his matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.ââŹÂ¨Lethbridge lawyer Frank Llewellyn appeared on behalf of his client, James Robert Martinac, but simply requested an adjournment until next month. Martinac, who remains in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous content creator showcasing story of local hip hop through Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Jeremiah Morrison from Lethbridge has been named one of 30 emerging Indigenous content creators to be selected for the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. Receiving $20,000 in production funding to create a film project, along with training, and mentorship with a distribution on Telus Optik TV, Morrison’s project will be a documentary style piece ... Read More »
2 responsesNew green loan program supporting sustainable improvements in city
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has announced a new $3.8 million investment from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund. The investment will be used to help Lethbridge residents make energy efficiency and sustainability improvements to their homes through a lending program with the City. Lethbridge is one of four Alberta communities to share in ... Read More »
3 responsesGalt Museum receives award for social responsibility
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has been awarded the 2022 Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility for its work towards community, change, and meaningful social duty. Awarded on Sept. 17 at the Alberta Museums Association annual conference, the awards committee recognized the Galt’s approach to public programming with community partners and also its work ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect in Vulcan break-ins back in court Wednesday
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man charged with multiple break-ins earlier this year, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he appears in Lethbridge provincial court next week. Tyler Lewis, 35, who is in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, is scheduled to have a bail hearing on Wednesday. His lawyer, David Nguyen of Calgary, appeared ... Read More »
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