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Library storytellers highlight history of Orange Shirt Day
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2022
The library hosted an Indigenous Storytelling event in the Kid’s Corner of the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch Tuesday, gathering kids together to share Indigenous culture and stories as part of Reconciliation Week here in the city. Reading from Kevin Noble Maillard’s Fry Bread: A Native American Story, participants were treated to the story and ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity funding requests tabled by Economic SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Eighteen local organizations submitted budget requests to the City’s Economic Standing Policy Committee on Monday for the years 2023-26. The groups included a wide range of organizations from the Allied Arts Council to the YMCA. The SPC deferred decisions until budget deliberations in November. Each group was given five minutes ... Read More »
1 responseAccused faces additional charges following traffic stop
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man is facing additional charges in relation to a traffic stop earlier in the summer. Warren Shane McMurtrie was charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and one count each of driving while prohibited ... Read More »
2 responsesTheft, stolen property charges adjourned
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old Lethbridge man facing nearly a dozen charges in relation to a commercial break in last week remains in custody while his lawyer waits for disclosure from the Crown’s office. The matter for Tomas Adams was addressed Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where defence asked for an adjournment until Thursday ... Read More »
1 responseCity man receives jail time for breaches
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com If a Lethbridge man had waited one more month before driving, he likely could have avoided several charges and a short jail sentence. On Feb. 26, 2021, Travis Robert Taylor had been convicted for fleeing from police, and in addition to his sentence he was prohibited from driving for one ... Read More »
1 responseAccused receives jail time for breaches
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old Lethbridge man who a judge said showed “gross disregard” for the well-being of his girlfriend’s young daughter, has been sentenced to four months in jail for assault. Christopher Anthony DeGeorgio was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of assault. One of the ... Read More »
2 responsesBrain drain having negative economic impact: NDP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips, and NDP critic for Advanced Education, David Eggen, spoke to media about the importance of supporting and retaining young people in Alberta on Monday. Phillips and Eggen were joined by VP external for the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union and president of the Council of Alberta ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous trade show makes connections for entrepreneurs
By Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
Saamis Employment and Training Association (SETA) held an Indigenous entrepreneurial trade show and pow wow on Saturday at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Centre, looking to showcase the work they do with those they train and provide an opportunity for their clients to sell their wares. “This trade show event is a result of one ... Read More »
1 responseKids Market expanding on success for growth
By /Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
The second annual Kids Entrepreneur Fall Market was held this weekend at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Hut with young entrepreneurs showcasing their creations and business savvy minds. “It has grown so much since we started. We had 23 kids last year, and now we are up to 43 kids with 38 tables selling copious ... Read More »
1 responseCity hosts open house on potential sober shelter at old curling run
By Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
Residents in Lethbridge were given the opportunity Saturday to voice their concerns regarding a potential sober shelter being developed at the former Civic Curling Centre. The City of Lethbridge held an open house in the City Hall foyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inviting the public to join in on the conversation and putting ... Read More »
2 responsesIndigenous events initiate Reconciliation Week
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2022
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Monday saw many organizations and community members gather together for the kick off of Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge. The City raised the Reconciliation and Metis flags alongside the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) flag at City Hall. Lethbridge School Division (LSD) hoisted the Every Child Matters flag at the ... Read More »
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