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U of L student’s website connects hungry learners with leftover food
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2025
There are few things that impress starving students quite like free food, and one University of Lethbridge student has made a website to make it easier for them to find freebies on campus. Ankit Mukherjee, a fourth-year business student, developed the snackradar.ca – a website where students can connect to free food and event organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foord takes the helm at Allied Arts Council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Steven Foord believes the arts are for everyone. And the new executive director of the Allied Arts Council brings a wealth of experience in the arts to his new role. Hired in February of 2024 as the AAC’s Manager of Engagement, Foord was recently named executive director following the departure of Jana MacKenzie ... Read More »
1 responseChoir tour gives Ugandan kids a new perspective
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their Canadian tour, which includes a stop in Pincher Creek early next month. Through their tour, 18 children in the Ugandan choir will be hosted by local families and will be able to share and learn about new customs, food and culture. Tina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACLA ready to host Community Cabaret
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2025
A night filled with music and fun for a great cause is just a couple of weeks away. The Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA) and the Geomatic Attic are teaming up for the seventh year in a row to host the Community Cabaret on April 5 at the German Canadian Club. SACLA is one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province set to fight federal emissions cap
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act which it says will defend Alberta from the federal emissions cap. The Act was introduced in 2020 to protect what is deemed essential infrastructure from trespassing, interference and damage that could impact the safety of Albertans. The federal government says its ... Read More »
2 responsesBeehives at City landfill buzzing on success
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
Sam Leishman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge’s Waste and Recycling Centre still has plenty to buzz about six years after undertaking a beekeeping initiative. ECCO Recycling, the company that operates the city’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) that processes recycled items, started beekeeping in other communities around southern Alberta that it manages facilities in ... Read More »
1 responseLegislation would allow organic ag waste to be diverted to biogas plants
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com New provincial legislation would allow organic waste from the Alberta agricultural sector to be diverted to biogas plants from landfills. The government has introduced legislation in the form of updates to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act that it says will help to grow and diversify agriculture while also supporting the biogas industry in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Coaldale teacher re-elected ATA president
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jason Schilling has been re-elected to his fourth term as president of the Alberta Teachers Association. Lethbridge native Schilling taught English and drama for 17 years atĂ‚Â Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale and starts his new term on July 1. He now lives in Edmonton. “My goal as your president has always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forecast not great for local water levels
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Drought is a word that’s spoken regularly in Alberta even in winter and as of late February the province of Alberta had 33 water shortage advisories in effect. According to the latest available provincial figures the forecasted river volumes for March through September are slightly below 2024 observations. For the Milk River basin, ... Read More »
4 responsesPolytechnic students raise money to help stop elder abuse
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2025
Alexandra Noad –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Therapeutic Recreation students at Lethbridge Polytechnic raised over $900 for a local organization that help elderly people who are experiencing abuse. Every February, second-year students raise money for an organization of their choosing to celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month. This year the students sold T-shirts, facecloths and claw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues hall-of-famer Michael Charles returns to Lethbridge and friends at The Slice
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
An evening of soulful blues with Michael Charles is coming to Lethbridge late next month. The Chicago Blues Hall of Famer has a selection of his more than 40 releases, plus some hits from other familiar artists, ready for the March show. Charles is no stranger to Lethbridge either, performing at The Slice three times ... Read More »
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