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Eagle feather gifted to School of Justice Studies
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The eagle feather is used in courtrooms across the province for Indigenous people to take their oaths and on Friday an eagle feather was gifted for that purpose to Lethbridge Polytechnic’s School of Justice Studies. Peter Weasel Moccasin, Blackfoot grandfather for the polytechnic, spoke in a blessing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New school to be built on Piikani Nation
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2024
A new school will be built on the Piikani Nation to better serve the students living on the reserve. The Piikani Nation currently has one elementary school and one high school located in Brocket. Troy Knowlton, Chief of the Piikani Nation, and Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Indigenous Services announced Thursday the school will be ... Read More »
2 responsesShort story prize ready to celebrate student authors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Analog Books is bringing back their second annual Analog Prize to celebrate excellence in short story fiction writing at the high school level and submissions are now open. The Analog Prize is a writing competition presented by Analog Books and open to students in Grade 9 to Grade 12 throughout southern Alberta and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vox Musica ready for a choral celebration ‘Between Friends’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Vox Musica Choral Society is bringing a variety of Lethbridge choirs together for their second bi-annual “Between Friends: A Choral Celebration” at South Minster United Church Saturday night. The concert will showcase five Lethbridge choirs spanning a wide range of ages, which include Ventus Women’s Choir, led by Regan Brooks; the Incanto Singers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thanksgiving fundraiser at corn maze supports woman battling cancer
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2024
Every Thanksgiving the Lethbridge Corn Maze uses money raised from admission to support a good cause. Theo Slingerland, co-owner of the maze, says this tradition began 25 years ago, but this year was special. “This last Monday we did a fundraiser for a friend of ours who is from Cameroon that was diagnosed with cancer ... Read More »
1 responseMLA calling on feds to support canola producers
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP’s shadow minister for agriculture is calling on the federal government to support canola producers facing an anti-dumping investigation by China. China announced the investigation on Sept. 3 after Ottawa announced a plan to introduce a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles as well as another tax ... Read More »
1 responseNew book details story of Blood Tribe’s addictions framework
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 17th, 2024
The Blood Tribe Department of Health held an official book launch recently for Kottakinooniksi Awaahkapiyaawa: Bringing Our Spirits home. This book tells the inspiring true story of the Blood Tribe Addictions Framework, which is a community-driven plan designed by the Blood Tribe to address the ongoing drug crisis. It was through this framework the creation ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit school division sees increase in student numbers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division recently announced an increase in enrollment, up to 234 students over the last year due in part to large surges at many schools. Board chair Carmen Mombourquette said the increase has been felt across many schools with Catholic Central High School being one of the most noticeable ... Read More »
1 responseSAAG opens new exhibits
By Toyin Obatusin for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 17th, 2024
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is showcasing the works of three amazingly talented, extremely forward thinking and mentally stimulated individuals in new exhibits. They have produced works of art that represented acknowledging our past, understanding our present, and educating the population for the future. The exhibition opened on Saturday with a talk and tour with ... Read More »
1 responseCoyotes part of the urban world
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Early morning visitors to Nicholas Sheran Lake on several occasions recently have spotted a coyote walking before dawn at the east end of the popular westside park, traversing south from Columbia Boulevard. On Tuesday, the animal was seen going toward the trees that form a boundary between the school grounds and the park. ... Read More »
1 responseKnights of Columbus collecting coats for kids
By Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Knights of Columbus of St. Martha’s Parish are striving to help children stay warm this winter by collecting and then donating gently used and new winter coats through their Coats 4 Kids campaign. Carmen Mombourquette, campaign chair, said the Knights of Columbus started in Springfield, USA and it has ... Read More »
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