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Sport Fest ready to get back on the field of play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council is hosting once again hosting their annual Lethbridge Sport Fest after two years of being unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free event will take place at the Servus Sports Centre located at 2501 28 Ave S on Saturday May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Lethbridge property tax bills are in the mail
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge homeowners will soon see their 2022 property tax bills in the mail. The City of Lethbridge put out the notices this week. Property owners who don’t get a notice by June 1 can log into Lethbridge.ca/MyCity and register their property with the roll number and access code on the property assessment notice ... Read More »
1 responseBail denied for two accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers have been denied bail, while a third still hopes he’ll be released after sitting through a lengthy bail hearing Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Anthony Olienick, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, will have to ... Read More »
1 responseCross country fundraiser walk set to support dog guides
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
It will be an event for the dogs. But this weekend’s fundraiser for man’s best friend will benefit the two-legged as well as the four-legged as the Lethbridge Lions Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides hits the trail Saturday at the Gunnery Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park. Registration is at 11 a.m. with the event starting at noon. ... Read More »
1 responseRetired McKillop United Church minister receives top honour
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
A retired local church minister has received an honourary degree for his contributions to the community. Previously minister at McKillop United Church, Terry Shillington was bestowed an honourary doctoral degree in divinity from St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon on May 6. St. Andrew’s College is a part of the Saskatoon Theological Union, a group of three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long and trying road out of Afghanistan
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
It’s been a long and trying road to reach Canadian soil for Mahdi Taheri. Speaking at the weekly Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday afternoon, in the first part of a two-part presentation, Taheri shared his difficult journey out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last summer. Joining Taheri in the SACPA session was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convocation ‘bittersweet’ for outgoing college president
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College graduates had the opportunity to receive their diplomas in the presence of family and friends once again, as this year’s ceremonies were open to the public. Graduates were split into two convocation ceremonies Friday celebrated at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium, where they had the opportunity to cross the ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced for attempting to disarm an officer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 24-year-old former Edmonton man tried to disarm a police officer of his pepper spray during a fight in Lethbridge a year ago. Police had responded to a call involving a firearm, and when they arrived at the scene Braudy Solano took off running. An officer chased the suspect and caught him, but ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge city council eliminating Municipal Planning Commission
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is eliminating the Municipal Planning Commission. Council voted 7-2 in favour of a motion with Mayor Blaine Hyggen and councillor Ryan Parker voting against it. Acting mayor Belinda Crowson told council eliminating the MPC is a streamlining process for applicants and the community. She said virtually every decision made by ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Starbucks employees seeking to unionize
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Starbucks employees at several locations are seeking to unionize with the United Steelworkers union (USW), looking for better working conditions. The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, which goes by United Steelworkers or USW, has filed an application with the Alberta Labour Relations ... Read More »
1 responseHeritage festival set to celebrate Asian culture in Lethbridge
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) is hosting the Asian Heritage Festival in Lethbridge on Saturday. For the past two years SAEA has not been able to host this event in-person and has celebrated online according to Executive Director at SAEA Jackie French. “I’ve been here just over two years and we haven’t been able ... Read More »
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