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Christmas Tree Festival returns
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival has returned to the Enmax Centre. Running from Nov. 20 – 23, the 28th annual festival raises funds for local healthcare with a gala, auction, and a family skate night on Monday. “Our Christmas tree live auction is a fun filled few days ... Read More »
1 responseSurvey puts parks system under citizen microscope
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking for residents’ feedback on the parks system here. An online survey was launched Monday and runs to Dec. 16, seeking opinions on various matters pertaining to parks. Parks planning manager Chris Witkowski said Monday at City Hall shortly before the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angel Tree gifts ‘Christmas magic ‘ for those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 2022 Lethbridge Family Service’s Angel Tree Campaign has officially kicked off celebrating 30 years of collecting toys for those in need, and they are asking for the community’s support. “This is our 30th anniversary and we’re so proud of that fact. It started out with 300 children and we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West Theatre call for support with ‘Save Our Stage’ campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is reaching out to the community for the first time with an urgent plea for help in order to continue to operate past their December production. The company is asking the community to help them raise $150,000 through their urgent campaign titled Save Our Stage, in order to ensure New ... Read More »
1 responseSubaru ponies up for YMCA Aquatics Centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Subaru is a brand that aims at families with an active lifestyle. So sponsoring naming rights at the Cor Van Raay YMCA aquatics centre was a natural fit for Subaru of Lethbridge. Luke Davis, dealer principal of the dealership, located just off the Crowsnest Trail at the east end of the city, said ... Read More »
1 responseTwinning Highway 3 priority for province
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 19th, 2022
Alberta Transportation is hoping to see the expansion of Highway 3 commence in the coming months to help increase Alberta’s economic corridor. Highway 3, or the Crowsnest Highway, runs about 320 kilometres from Medicine Hat to the B.C. border, cutting through one of the largest agricultural regions in the country. With the expansion the four ... Read More »
1 responseFundraiser helping put shovels in the ground for Nigerian youth centre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge resident is hoping to gather enough funds to continue a project in the village of Ogan, Nigeria, this time through a Dessert and Piano social gathering tonight. After a successful charity project completed last summer in the village of Ogan, Lethbridge resident Fola Soboyejo is hoping to collect enough funds to ... Read More »
1 responseLiving wage analysis rates Lethbridge at $20.30 per hour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new living wage has been calculated for 2022, which shows a significant increase from last year due to inflation and higher cost of living in many communities across the province. According to the to the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN) the living wage for the city of Lethbridge is $20.30 per hour. ... Read More »
2 responsesMan sentenced for role in home invasion
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Helping a friend is normally considered a good thing, unless it’s helping that friend break into a residence. That’s what Travis Jeremy Mertz did last January, when he and his friend, Brandon Marshall, kicked in the door to a northside home so Marshall could exact revenge on the homeowner. Marshall had briefly resided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASIRT says use of force justified in 2020 Blairmore shooting
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) completed an investigation into an incident that took place in February 2020 and has released the executive director’s full report. ASIRT executive director Michael Ewenson states in his report that ASIRT investigated the circumstances surrounding the death of a 30-year-old individual, who was shot in Blairmore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vending machine incident costs man 30 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Causing a disturbance after losing $1.50 in a vending machine has netted a 41-year-old man a stint behind bars. Waylon Girard Spear Chief was sentenced to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of causing a disturbance and possession of a weapon for a dangerous ... Read More »
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