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Police warn motorists to drive with caution as school starts
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge police are reminding drivers of basic road safety rules as kids get back to school starting this week. With the return to school more vehicles and pedestrians will be on the roads and walkways. The Lethbridge Police Service is asking drivers to use caution in residential ... Read More »
3 responsesCharity bowling event set for Chinook child centre
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022
Galaxy Bowling and Pizza will be hosting a bowling fundraiser supporting the renovations of the Chinook Child and Youth Centre here in Lethbridge. On Sept. 10 participants can drop in to Galaxy Bowling between 2 – 6 p.m. for a game of cosmic blacklight bowling, food and drink, with a silent auction raising funds through ... Read More »
1 responseContestants feel the burn during hot sauce challenge
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
The heat was felt at Whoop-Up Days through the Hickory Street Hot Sauce Challenge all week long. Ten contestants a day had to taste seven different levels of hot sauces in pulled pork, which had to be finished, and it was after that there was a five-minute burn period. Pain and sweat were endured throughout ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers already doing a good job reducing emissions: webinar
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022
Canada West Foundation hosted a webinar on Monday with a panel of guests to discuss the introduction to cut fertilizer emissions by 30-percent over the decade as part of the Canadian Government’s Emission Reduction Plan. The panel was hosted by Gary Mar, CEO and President of Canada West Foundation, including a panel of guests to ... Read More »
3 responsesFather of young victim testifies as careless driving trial begins
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The five-day trial for a case involving a young Lethbridge boy killed after he was struck by a vehicle more than two years ago, began Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. Last week, the autopsy report of Charles McIntyre was not allowed to be entered as evidence during the trial this week as ruled ... Read More »
2 responsesMagic-science show mesmerizes Whoop-Up crowds
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
Whoop-Up Days visitors had the opportunity to witness what the combination of magic and science could do at the All About Science demonstration that was put on by Andrew Pogson. “All About Science is a show that tours coast-to-coast teaching and promoting science in a unique, fun way that performs in theatres, cruise ships and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Name change recommended for section of Parkside Drive South
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked on Sept. 1 to consider changing the name of part of Parkside Drive South. Senior subdivision planner Janet Gutsell will make a presentation to the SPC that states the Planning and Design department of the City supports renaming the southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids ensures students can put rubber to the road
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2022
The second annual Shoes for Kids YQL campaign in conjunction with Lethbridge Family Services was an overwhelming success at the Enmax Centre on Saturday. The focus of the campaign was to collect donated new shoes and monetary donations to assist hundreds of southern Alberta kids in starting the school year on the right foot. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nakagama’s celebrating 75 years
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2022
The locally owned Nakagama’s Japanese Food and Giftware will be celebrating its 75th anniversary here in Lethbridge this September. Owned and operated by three generations of family members the store’s rich history has carved out a place for itself in the heart of downtown. “It’s a three-generation family operation. My parents, my wife and myself, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goats on the move after gobbling invasive weeds
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The season of munching invasive weeds in city parks has come to an end for a herd of about 200 goats which have been employed by the City for the past four summers. The goats, owned by Creekside Goat Company of Magrath, were used this summer in Indian Battle Park ... Read More »
1 responseLeam brings home silver medal from Summer Games
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The second time was a charm for Lethbridge’s Naomi Leam at the Canada Summer Games as she won the silver medal in the 50-metre freestyle swimming as a Special Olympian athlete in Niagara earlier this month. Leam came fifth in the preliminary rounds to qualify for the finals in her ... Read More »
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