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CPC leadership candidate makes stop in Lethbridge
By Ry Clark - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Federal Conservative Party leadership candidate Joseph Bourgault was campaigning in Lethbridge Tuesday rallying support. Bourgault is a Saskatchewan business owner of Bourgault Tillage Tools and founder of the non-profit organization “Canadians for Truth, Freedom, and Justice”. The Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race has many potential candidates with Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, and Peter Mackay ... Read More »
1 responseLegacy of Hope supports delegation to Vatican
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residential school survivors and delegates are meeting with Pope Francis this week to seek an apology from the Catholic Church, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation is fully supporting them. National president of the LHF Adam North Peigan, who is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7, said the visit to the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal musician Shaela Miller tops in Project Wild
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Second time was lucky for Lethbridge’s Shaela Miller as she was announced winner of the $100,953 grand prize in the Project Wild artist development series last weekend. Miller earned the top award in the final season of the series after performing Saturday at Calgary’s King Eddy Hotel. Kyle McKearney of Airdrie and Drew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s E-learning school will operate under a new name
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s board of trustees voted on March 23 to rename the E-learning School to Trinity E-Learning School. The name change comes after significant consultation and two surveys that were administered to give community feedback and the school division consulting with its Wisdom and Visioning Committee. “We are so grateful to all ... Read More »
1 responseCharges connected to shooting adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation in December remains in custody in Calgary while his lawyer prepares for a bail review in Court of Queen’s Bench. The matter for Bira Jamal Ahmed was in Lethbridge provincial court March 9, but adjourned to allow time for his lawyer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Improving the community is a passion for YWCA honouree
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 46th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards recognized a local woman for her community leadership and community service Friday at the Sandman Signature Hotel. The nomination was made by Lethbridge Family Services director Michelle Gallucci to recognize the work that Trina Tymko has done and the impact she has had on the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal UFA celebrates re-opening with new look
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) held a grand re-opening Wednesday for its Lethbridge Farm and Ranch Supply Store showcasing the new look since construction began back in the spring of 2021. The store offers members and customers a modernized experience with larger lanes for shopping among other improvements to allow a friendlier, natural flow for ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge mourns Senator Fairbairn
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tributes are flowing in to the late Senator Joyce Fairbairn who died Tuesday in Lethbridge at the age of 82. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement Wednesday it was with great sadness he learned of the passing of Fairbairn, who he called “a wonderful friend to my father and ... Read More »
1 responseLocal musician hopes to bring Afghan family to Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Their love of music connected them and now Allan Wilson is hoping generosity will bring an Afghan man and his family to a new life in Canada. Wilson, a musician and retired teacher, began communicating with an Afghan teacher after the man came across Wilson’s song “I Just Want You to ... Read More »
2 responsesGood things growing at Home & Garden Show
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald It’s back! The Home & Garden Show at Exhibition Park kicks off today and runs through Saturday. The show runs from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Friday. On Saturday, doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 5. There is limited onsite parking available for $5. Admission is $7.50 to ... Read More »
1 responseLow-cost carrier adding Tucson direct from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Travellers wanting to soak up some sun next winter will soon be able to do with it flair. Flair Airlines, that is. The independent, low-cost airline will be operating direct flights weekly from Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona starting Dec. 1. The announcement was made at the airport on Tuesday. Lisa Trent, ... Read More »
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