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New NCC site in Porcupine Hills connects protected lands
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2022
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is announcing a new conservation site in the Porcupine Hills area in southwestern Alberta. Located west of Claresholm in the Municipal District of Willow Creek, the 643-hectare property supports a rich ecosystem of riparian habitats, fescue grasslands, limber pine, montane forests, and at-risk species like Sprague’s pipit, a songbird that ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers wait for disclosure in Tailfeathers homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyers for five people accused in the death of a Fort Macleod man last year are still waiting to receive critical disclosure so they can move forward with their cases. During a hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Adam Zelmer noted the lawyers still need the medical examiners report, and although ... Read More »
1 responseInterfaith Food Bank serves up the flapjacks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank was able to offer members of the community a pancake breakfast once again, after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive director of the Interfaith Food Bank, Danielle McIntyre, said they were very excited to welcome people to their pancake breakfast in person again. “We’re so ... Read More »
2 responsesWhoop-Up Days parade winners
By Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
The annual Whoop-Up Days parade returned after a two year hiatus to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. Businesses and organizations were asked to create floats that represented their history and origins. Parade winners included: GRAND AGGREGATE AWARD 1st: Southern Alberta African Canadian Association BEST LARGE COMMERCIAL ENTRY (20 or more ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple breaches, property crimes result in nine month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty to numerous criminal offences, including nearly a dozen breaches of court orders, has received a nine-month jail sentence. Chad Daniel Saxon pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 11 breach charges, as well as charges of possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking, theft ... Read More »
2 responsesInaugural Community Barbecue sees tremendous turnout
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop-Up Days commenced Tuesday and saw hundreds of people take part in the return of the parade as well as the Mayor’s Community Barbecue, where people were treated to a performance by local artist Trevor Panczak. “I’m super excited to come in here and see all of this after the parade. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Race riot left black mark on early Lethbridge history
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
The Galt Museum hosted a Remembering Lethbridge’s Chinatown Walking Tour on Saturday morning. The walk took a small number of people through the journey of a vibrant history of riots, rumours, places and faces and the connection of how families lived and worked here. “We go through downtown and there’s certain historical buildings that each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days parade back with style
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – The Whoop-Up Days parade hit the streets of Lethbridge Tuesday to the delight of throngs of spectators eager to celebrate after a two-year pandemic hiatus. People began picking their spots in prime locations on 3 Avenue well before the 9 a.m. start at Park Place Mall. The parade celebrated the 125th anniversary ... Read More »
1 responseNew manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival has named a new general manager who brings many years of management and musical experience to the organization. Jaimee Jarvie has a bachelor of music and vocal performance from the University of Lethbridge and has been singing since she was a young child. “I ... Read More »
1 responseHuckleberry Festival set for berry good time at Castle
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort west of Lethbridge is hosting its 26th annual Huckleberry Festival this Saturday. The event invites guests to come down and pick as many berries as they can while enjoying food, live music, beer gardens, games, and a vendor market, along with its star attraction, a chance to ride the chairlift all the ... Read More »
2 responsesDowntown drug trafficking case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old Lethbridge man facing a dozen criminal charges following a police drug investigation remains in custody while he and his lawyer discuss a bail plan. Robert Joseph Zimmer was expected to have a bail hearing last week in Lethbridge provincial court, but during a brief appearance by Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre, the ... Read More »
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