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Council tasks administration to look at homeless camps
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council is tasking administration to address the complex issue of homeless camps in the community. Councillor John Middleton-Hope on Tuesday presented a motion calling on City administration to develop a strategy on homeless encampments in the city. The motion was passed unanimously after a lengthy discussion about the issue ... Read More »
14 responsesThe heat is on for new Fire/EMS recruits after graduation ceremony
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has welcomed 12 new members to their family, and it is putting some of them to work as early as today. After 10 intense weeks of training, a group of 12 recruits made the cut to the next level in their careers. Some come ... Read More »
1 responseHope and Healing installation has temporary home at Fort Whoop-Up
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new temporary art installation that is part of an ongoing nationwide project will be calling Fort Whoop Up home for the next few months. Metis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers is bringing her artwork to Lethbridge through her Hope and Healing Canada project, which consists of site-specific art installations across Canada. ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author recording history of Lethbridge Broncos
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Broncos are gone but thanks in part to a new book being written, the city’s first Western Hockey League team may never be forgotten. Lethbridge resident Mark Weninger is in the finishing stages of writing a book about the history of the team which played here from 1974 until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt earns national recognition for “Voices of the Land” project
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The Galt Museum and Archives has earned national recognition for its “Voices of the Land” Project. The Canadian Museums Association has given the the Galt an honourable mention in its Social Impact category, “Making a notable effort to reimagine the role of museums as the keepers of knowledge, the Galt Museum’s ... Read More »
1 responseCity seeking feedback on cart relocation project
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has launched an online survey seeking public input on a cart relocation project by the Waste and Recycling Department. The City collects garbage and recycling from about 34,000 households and it wants to hear from residents whether they have pickup in the front of their residences or ... Read More »
1 responseWoman in murder case released on bail
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm woman charged with several other people in relation to a one-year old murder case has been released on bail and ordered to live with her father in the small southern Alberta town. Michelle Toth, 37, who has been in custody since her arrest in May, was released from ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge & District Exhibition Lotteries Program Announces Partnership with Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Lethbridge & District Exhibition has officially partnered with Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association for its lotteries program. Rooted in Lethbridge, Lethbridge & District Exhibition and Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association are proud to make an impact across the region, and give back to the communities and people who have supported us over the years, said the Exhibition ... Read More »
1 responseNo more time in jail for man who pleads guilty to theft charges
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was caught stealing items from stores on numerous occasions earlier this year won’t have to spend any more time in custody, despite receiving a jail sentence Tuesday. Stephen Rene Geworsky was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court to five months in jail after pleading guilty to four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS Watch program receives Alberta Community Justice Award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since its founding in 2019 by the Lethbridge Police Service to help make the community a safer place, manager Jeff Cove has seen the organization grow and earn provincial recognition. Staffed by volunteers from their 20s to 60s, many with an interest in pursuing law enforcement careers, The Watch is a downtown-based program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PaganFest aims for awareness and acceptance
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a non-profit society aimed at promoting tolerance and acceptance and on Saturday, the Southern Alberta Pagan Association was at Galt Gardens spreading its word. After a hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, the association was able on a cool and cloudy day to finally stage its festival again. The mission of the association ... Read More »
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