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LSCO staging Christmas classic as fundraiser
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) will be presenting a recreation of Lux Theatre’s 1947 radio presentation It’s a Wonderful Life. The production will hit the stage at the Yates Theatre Nov. 18-19 at 7:30pm and on November 20 at 2 pm. The show is a fundraiser for the LSCO with tickets $50 each, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in impaired driving death may be released from custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago is hoping to make bail when he returns to court today. Wesley Brian Phillips had hoped to be released from remand custody Wednesday following a bail hearing in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. However, after listening to arguments ... Read More »
1 responseParks department could add 10 seasonal positions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The thorny issue of parks maintenance was addressed Wednesday by city council acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee during deliberations on the 2023-’26 city budget. The SPC passed by an 8-1 vote to move along the budget process an initiative to hire 10 non-permanent staff to meet existing service levels. The staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Living Library an opportunity to explore other cultures
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Library partnered up with International Students Services to celebrate International Education Week with a Living Library, giving students and staff an opportunity to learn about the different cultures present on campus. International students from eight different countries shared their culture and traditions with others through displays outside of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto to receive special achievement award at Junos
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge music promoter Ron Sakamoto has been named as the recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The announcement was made Monday with Sakamoto be given the honour at the opening night of the Juno Awards on March 11 in Edmonton. The award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic SPC signs off on double-digit staff increase for Fire/EMS
By Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council acting in its capacity as the Economic Standing Policy Committee unanimously voted to move along the budget process a resolution calling for the hiring of a total of 13 employees for Fire and EMS services. On Wednesday, City treasurer Darrel Matthews told the SPC the new ... Read More »
2 responsesOperating Budget 2023-2026 Deliberations Day 3 recap
By Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
CITY OF LETHBRDGE – On Wednesday, November 16, Lethbridge City Council continued deliberations as Economic Standing Policy Committee for its 2023-2026 Operating Budget. The recommendations from deliberations will be forwarded to City Council for potential approval at the regular meeting on November 29. In accordance with Municipal Government Act requirements, City Council must approve an ... Read More »
1 responseThefts earn jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man caught stealing from several city businesses, including a particularly brazen theft of computers, will spend several weekends in jail. Mitchell Keith Cranley was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to four charges of theft under $5,000 and three charges of breaching release conditions. The first ... Read More »
1 responseLocal charity ‘sews’ back into community
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2022
Stitch it Forward is sowing the seeds of goodwill by sewing. With Christmas in mind, Diane Herrick, board president and co-founder of the Stitch it Forward (SIF) charity, organized a sewing bee to make items for senior’s organizations. “We gathered as a group of 41 volunteers who sewed 230 Christmas stockings, which we will be ... Read More »
1 responseCentennial Club touted during National Philanthropy Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Art Gallery joined the Association of Fundraising Professionals to celebrate National Philanthropy Day with a special flag raising ceremony at Lethbridge City Hall on Tuesday. The ceremony highlighted the gallery’s new monthly giving program called the Centennial Club and the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie Building where SAAG is located, ... Read More »
1 responseStaffing to remain status quo for 311 following split vote
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A lengthy debate to add one full-time employee to Customer Service and 311 was defeated Tuesday by council acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee during budget discussions. While the vote was 5-4 against moving the initiative down the budget path, it will not affect 311 operations since the temporary position was already ... Read More »
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