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Opposition pressures UCP leadership candidates to state position on Bill 21
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
David Shepherd, NDP critic for Health, held a press conference on Monday calling for the repeal of the UCP’s Bill 21 which targeted doctors’ contracts in Alberta. Passed in November 2019, the bill gave the Health Minister, at the time Tyler Shandro, the power to tear up the province’s agreement with doctors along with any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge author pens first aid tale for kids
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge author has recently launched a children’s book that is a basic first aid tale for children under 12 years old, in hopes that young children learn different ways to help. “I Can’t Help a Big Bear!” author Julia Blumel, also known as Nanny Blu, wrote the story 25 years ... Read More »
2 responsesDangerous driving trial set for 2023 for Coutts protester
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman facing several charges in relation to the protest and blockade near the Coutts border in January and February, will stand trial on one of her charges next year. Joanne Person is scheduled for trial Feb. 16-17, 2023 on one charge of dangerous driving. The trial was set Friday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation grant offering opens
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applicant’s submissions for its two grant programs, the Community Priorities and Rural Life Program and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. “It’s always a pleasure for us to launch our grants programs,” said Charleen Davidson, executive director with the Community Foundation, in ... Read More »
1 responseManslaughter suspect makes court appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man accused of killing another man earlier this year made an appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, but only long enough to adjourn the matter for several days. Tracy Hembroff told court she had been unable to meet with her client, Sheldon Nicholas LePage, during the week, and ... Read More »
1 responseRoots Music Festival set to debut today in Legacy Park
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The Lethbridge Folk Club is hosting its first Lethbridge Roots Music Festival at Legacy Regional Park today from noon to 7:30 p.m.. The 73-acre park will host a free day-long event with 10 musical artists including Lethbridge roots musician Ryland Moranz, whose 2020 album “XO, 1945” was a nominee for Contemporary Album of the Year ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army hit by vandals
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
Lethbridge police are investigating a an incident of vandalism after responding to a call at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday morning at the Salvation Army Church on Fourth Avenue South. “Police found that damage had been done to the gas tanks of two church-owned vehicles, with a resulting leak of fuel. The matter is under ... Read More »
2 responsesHighway 3 Ale Trail partners launch collaborative brew
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
Tourism Lethbridge is partnering up with Tourism Medicine Hat, the South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association, and eight breweries across the region to present a special new southern Alberta pale ale, Southern Exposure. Born from the collaboration of its previous project together, the Highway 3 Ale Trail, the brew and trail links tourist opportunities between the ... Read More »
1 responseSmokin’ good time at Rotary Club’s Ribfest weekend
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The grills were smoking and the flavour was alive Friday as Ribfest kicked off down at the Enmax Centre with Pistol Pete’s Oklahoma Smokehouse, Blazin’ BBQ, Billy’s BBQ, and Buckeye BBQ serving up the sauce. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge the event goes all weekend starting at 11 a.m. daily, giving attendants plenty ... Read More »
1 responseNo easy solutions as encampment outreach continues
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge says it is continuing to provide outreach and services to people facing homelessness. To date, the Clean Sweep Program (CSP) has responded to 150 calls of encampments throughout the city, with approximately 95 per cent of the smaller encampment calls being successfully resolved. “We work with all of our ... Read More »
3 responsesFrontier College collaboration promoting literacy for all ages
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 19th, 2022
Lethbridge Public Library’s main branch downtown hosted a reading tent event Thursday, aiming to help get free books to all ages and engage in reading and writing skills. The event is offered throughout summer with many opportunities to help spread awareness on literacy skills needed for everyday life. “Frontier College is a non-profit literacy program ... Read More »
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