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Crowson honoured at Heritage Awards
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
Belinda Crowson has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from Alberta Heritage. Crowson is a Lethbridge city councillor and the president of the Lethbridge Historical Society, receiving the award for preserving and promoting the city’s history. The awards were given out on Monday. The biennial awards honour the contributions of individuals, organizations, business, Indigenous communities, and ... Read More »
1 responseLocal chaplain off to P.E.I. in aftermath of Fiona
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
In September, Hurricane Fiona ripped across Atlantic Canada, leaving a frightening trail of destruction. The storm has passed, but in the wake of any disaster, it’s often the kindness of strangers that makes life more manageable as they help the locals pick up the pieces. Fort Macleod resident Rachel Dalgetty is one of those strangers. ... Read More »
1 responseNew West Theatre presents Barvinok
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2022
New West Theatre will be presenting Barvinok, a semi-autobiographical story from Edmonton playwright Lianna Makuch on October 13 – 22 in the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. The piece examines the historical struggles and resiliency of the Ukrainian people, told through the lens of a woman who is tasked with going back to her baba’s homeland to ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault trial cancelled after Crown decides to proceed by indictment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a 20-year-old man charged last year withĂ‚Â multiple offences relating to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Abdullah Mohammad was set to stand trial Friday in Lethbridge provincial on one count of sexual assault, but it was cancelled after the Crown re-elected to proceed by indictment, which allows for longer ... Read More »
1 responseFloral workshop adds pumpkin spice to fall decor
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2022
Blooms, Flowers and Gifts has the pumpkin spice feeling going on during a workshop at their location on Mayor Magrath Drive on Saturday. The Pumpkin Spice workshop was a part of the themed workshops that are hosted throughout the year including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter that allow for participants to put a certain flower arrangement ... Read More »
1 responseCorn Maze fundraiser supports relief for Ukraine
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Corn Maze held its annual fundraiser on Monday and according to the owner it’s their best year yet. This year’s admissions proceeds from the Thanksgiving fundraise are going to the Samaritan’s Purse for Ukraine relief and as of 3 p.m. over $9,400 and counting was raised. “Every year from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian Canadian professor explains the value of oral history
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted Natalia Khanenko-Friesen on Wednesday for a talk on oral history and moral responsibilities. A professor of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta, Khanenko-Friesen spoke on her previous work with students called “Oral History of 20th Street” where over the course of thee academic years they ... Read More »
3 responsesYQL Culture Crawl gives students access to city’s attractions
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
On Friday, students from the city’s post-secondary institutions were invited to take a ride on the cultureLINK bus and get acquainted with the historical and cultural spots that make Lethbridge unique. The YQL Culture Crawl ran the bus to locations between the college and university, dropping students off at the Galt Museum, the Helen Schuler ... Read More »
1 responseSpy 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 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 »
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