November 16th, 2024

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Site work underway on new westside elementary school

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Site work has started at the future home of a new west Lethbridge public elementary school. The new K-5 school will be situated in the Garry Station subdivision and construction is slated to start next year with a planned opening date in September 2025. Melcor Developments is installing new utilities, doing road alignment ... Read More »

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Medical officer of health warns of risks using cannabis with other substances

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With cannabis legal in Canada, some may have been tempted to heartily indulge on the infamous 4/20 “pot holiday.” But mixing that substance with other substances such as alcohol or tobacco may cause harm, according to Dr. Mila Luchak, South Zone Medical Officer of Health. The 2021 Canadian Cannabis survey showed about 25 ... Read More »

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Condo complex touted as key to downtown revitalization

By Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ground has broken on a new downtown condominium development overlooking the High Level bridge and Oldman River valley. 102 Scenic Drive will offer one, two and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 870 to 3,387 square feet. The project will also include when completed an indoor swimming pool and spa, ... Read More »

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U of L researchers targeting Eastern Slopes snowpack in new project

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

The University of Lethbridge’s Chris Hopkinson is heading a new project at the post-secondary institution that will see a partnership between academics and the public and private sectors to help understand the conditions of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes and vegetation snowpack resources. “Alberta’s Eastern Slopes are changing, and with land use practices under increasing pressure, it’s ... Read More »

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Juno-nominated blues artist opening for ZZ Top, Cheap Trick

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Sue Foley won’t have much time to make an impression when she opens for Cheap Trick and ZZ Top Wednesday April 27 at the Enmax Centre but the Queen of Texas Blues has already done that time and time again. Foley, the Canadian blues virtuoso who now calls Austin, Texas home, is back ... Read More »

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Nature Centre feathers nest with new art display

By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

Helen Schuler Nature Centre is announcing a new exhibit on display in its Community Art Gallery called ‘Birds of a Feather’ featuring artwork from local artist Esther Neufeld. The display will be on until May 17, showcasing southern Alberta birds in a medium of needle-felted art that adds texture and depth to every piece. The ... Read More »

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Warrant considered in impaired driving causing bodily harm case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman narrowly avoided having a warrant issued for her arrest after she failed to show up for a scheduled court appearance. Jessica Lee Gearing was scheduled for a hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but she didn’t attend and Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid Hess said she has lost contact with her and ... Read More »

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SACPA abuzz with the important role of bees

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs had Shelley Hoover tune into their virtual meeting on Thursday to talk about issued that that are affecting bees, how they can be helped and what role they play in Alberta. Hoover studies apiculture and pollination in the department of Biological Sciences at University of Lethbridge. Her research is ... Read More »

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Warner family search leads to history of early black settler

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com From a road trip through Warner, Alta. in 1996 a seed was planted for an American lawyer to find all he could about a man buried in their local cemetery. Founder of the Milk River Historical Society, Dale Leffingwell, said he was approached by American lawyer F. Ross Boundy, who was looking for ... Read More »

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Media outlets press court for Coutts warrant details

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Five national media outlets waiting to ask a judge for information used by RCMP to obtain search warrants in relation to the Coutts border protest and blockade will have to wait a little longer. The media - CBC, CTV News, Global News, Postmedia and The Globe and Mail – were, along with the Crown, scheduled Tuesday ... Read More »

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Local woodturner creates pens for Ukraine relief

By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022

Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald City woodturner Terry Beaton has embarked on a project to help Ukraine relief efforts with specially crafted pens. Using acrylic blanks in the colours of Ukraine’s flag, Beaton is crafting the pens and selling them at the Allied Arts Council store downtown. The AAC agreed to waive its normal commission ... Read More »

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