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SouthGrow seeking applicants for ag scholarship program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance is asking those interested in a future career in the agriculture sector to apply for their Agri-food Future Scholarship Program. “Agri-food is a huge area of economic opportunity down here in the south, it’s the basis of our entire economy and there are growing economic opportunities,” said ... 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 responsesOpposition pressures UCP leadership candidates to state position on Bill 21
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
David Shepherd, NDP critic for Health, held a press conference on Monday calling for the repeal of the UCP’s Bill 21 which targeted doctors’ contracts in Alberta. Passed in November 2019, the bill gave the Health Minister, at the time Tyler Shandro, the power to tear up the province’s agreement with doctors along with any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students and parents explore school bus safety
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
The annual My 1st Ride school bus safety program was hosted at St. Paul School on Saturday. The free event hosted by Southland Transportation allowed young students and their families the opportunity to learn about school bus safety protocols and to take a short bus ride and learn about their routines. The event is all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge author pens first aid tale for kids
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge author has recently launched a children’s book that is a basic first aid tale for children under 12 years old, in hopes that young children learn different ways to help. “I Can’t Help a Big Bear!” author Julia Blumel, also known as Nanny Blu, wrote the story 25 years ... Read More »
2 responsesSmokin’ good time at Rotary Club’s Ribfest weekend
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The grills were smoking and the flavour was alive Friday as Ribfest kicked off down at the Enmax Centre with Pistol Pete’s Oklahoma Smokehouse, Blazin’ BBQ, Billy’s BBQ, and Buckeye BBQ serving up the sauce. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge the event goes all weekend starting at 11 a.m. daily, giving attendants plenty ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation grant offering opens
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applicant’s submissions for its two grant programs, the Community Priorities and Rural Life Program and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. “It’s always a pleasure for us to launch our grants programs,” said Charleen Davidson, executive director with the Community Foundation, in ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army hit by vandals
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
Lethbridge police are investigating a an incident of vandalism after responding to a call at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday morning at the Salvation Army Church on Fourth Avenue South. “Police found that damage had been done to the gas tanks of two church-owned vehicles, with a resulting leak of fuel. The matter is under ... Read More »
2 responsesRoots Music Festival set to debut today in Legacy Park
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The Lethbridge Folk Club is hosting its first Lethbridge Roots Music Festival at Legacy Regional Park today from noon to 7:30 p.m.. The 73-acre park will host a free day-long event with 10 musical artists including Lethbridge roots musician Ryland Moranz, whose 2020 album “XO, 1945” was a nominee for Contemporary Album of the Year ... Read More »
1 responseHighway 3 Ale Trail partners launch collaborative brew
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
Tourism Lethbridge is partnering up with Tourism Medicine Hat, the South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association, and eight breweries across the region to present a special new southern Alberta pale ale, Southern Exposure. Born from the collaboration of its previous project together, the Highway 3 Ale Trail, the brew and trail links tourist opportunities between the ... Read More »
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