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About council celebrates achievements of the working class
By Justin Seward on September 6th, 2022
The Lethbridge and District Labour Council in partnership with local labour unions hosted its annual Labour Day barbeque at Galt Gardens on Monday to celebrate the achievements of the working class. The event was on hiatus for the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and organizers were excited to be back. “We’re ... Read More »
2 responsesLeadership hopeful makes pitch for local support
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A month from today the United Conservatives Party will elected new a leader with results to be announced at the BMO Centre in Calgary. Ballots went into the mail Friday to eligible voters who signed up by the Aug. 12 deadline. On Friday, candidate Rebecca Shulz made a stop in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to hear request to amend Copperwood plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council this month will consider a recommendation from its Civic Works Standing Policy Committee to approve an amendment to the Copperwood subdivision Stage 2 outline plan. The SPC unanimously approved the recommendation from senior subdivision planner Janet Gutsell at Thursday’s meeting. The Civic Works SPC consists of chair and Deputy Mayor ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe study examines impact of racism
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The Blood Tribe is releasing a study addressing racism in the area. The study was conducted by Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom of Mount Royal University and a Kainai member. It was achieved through the tribal government application for funding from the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights Education and Multiculturism Fund to conduct a research project ... Read More »
1 responseJudge reserves decision as careless driving trial concludes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The trial of a 55-year-old Lethbridge man accused of careless driving from an incident that took place over two years ago, concluded Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Neil Martin Skjodt, 55, was charged after 10-year-old boy, Charles McIntyre, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle April 13, 2020. An SUV turning right ... Read More »
3 responsesPair receive Holy Spirit School Division’s Share the Mission Award
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The Board of Trustees for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division recently honoured two recipients of its Share the Mission Award, Billy Woitte and Josh Gatner. Awarded on Aug. 25, the recipients were chosen for their outstanding service, demonstrating the ability to set new standards for those who follow, and working with the community and ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge Police Services call for Victim Services volunteers
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
Lethbridge Police Services has opened its application process for the volunteer Victim/Witness Services Unit, running from Sept. 1 until Oct. 10. As part of the annual recruitment, members of the community are being asked to consider joining this critical first responder team of volunteers as crisis support workers. This year LPS will be looking to ... Read More »
2 responsesSACPA returns to in-person forums starting next week
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the first time since pandemic restrictions were instituted, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be staging a live session when its weekly forums return on Sept. 8. SACPA, formed in 1967, hosts meetings about 40 weeks of the year which address a wide range of issues – provincial, national and ... Read More »
2 responsesFeds launch new vision for Waterton, national parks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Management plans for multiple national parks, including Waterton Lakes National Park, were tabled in Parliament recently and are designed to guide a new long-term vision. The management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act. “Management plans are public documents that we prepare in consultation with Indigenous partners, stakeholders such as ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice welcome new officers to their ranks
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Police Services welcomed six new officers with a graduation ceremony Friday at Lethbridge College. The swearing-in ceremony presented the new officers with their badges and welcomed them onto the force. Constables Christian Olson, Jesse Parmar, Joshua Smith, Dallas Stelmack, Kai Striegel and Derrick Van Hienen joined ... Read More »
4 responsesInterfaith Food bank volunteer reaches new milestone
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A volunteer at the Interfaith Food Bank has reached a big milestone and was recognized recently for his efforts. Gerard Bloemert once again broke volunteer hour records. He said he has been volunteering at the food bank for just over 13 years, and has now achieved over 5000 hours. “I like it here ... Read More »
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