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Fire departments stepping up for Ukraine
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Paul Wasylewich has never felt so proud to be Ukrainian. The retired Lethbridge Fire/EMS employee is spearheading a campaign to get much-needed emergency response equipment to Ukraine and fire departments from Alberta have stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wasylewich is the son of a Ukrainian immigrant ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
Cirque Du Soleil is ready to give Lethbridge audiences an experience they’ll never forget. Cirque will be presenting its acrobatic, high-energy production OVO at the Enmax Centre May 27-29 for five performances. General online sales start on March 21 at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo. Club Cirque members can get tickets now. A free subscription can be obtained at ... Read More »
1 responsePink Floyd tribute band hits Enmax in April
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
Fans of Pink Floyd have another chance to see Canada’s No. 1 touring tribute show. PIGS: Coming Back to Life tour is hitting the Yates on April 20. Tickets are $54.50 and on sale now at the Enmax Centre box office by phone at 403-329-7328 or online at enmaxcentre.ca Formed in 2008 in Victoria, B.C., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournments in Coutts conspiracy to commit murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Thirteen individuals arrested on weapons charges during the blockade at the Coutts border last month, made appearances Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Lawyers appeared for each of the accused but simply adjourned their matters until March 28 to allow them time to receive disclosure from specialized prosecutions in Calgary. The accused, Ursula Allred, 22, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bolt cutter assault results in two month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Using a pair of bolt cutters to assault someone has earned a 26-year-old man a stint behind bars. Charles Louis Panther Bone was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two months in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with a weapon. Court was told that on Dec. 1, 2020 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Network hopes to link people with needed resources
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Network, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have partnered up for a community-building dialogue this week. The “Making Our Community a Better Place” event will take place on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre located on 421 6 Ave ... Read More »
1 responseMarch is Myeloma Awareness Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com March 2022 has been declared Myeloma Awareness Month in Alberta by Minister of Health Jason Copping, in hopes that increased awareness will improve the likelihood of Albertans having the best outcomes. This declaration was made possible thanks to the request from the Lethbridge Myeloma Support Network, Myeloma Alberta Support Society and the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank commits to Living Wage for employees
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is now a member of the Alberta Living Wage Network and has made a commitment to its employees to pay them the living wage of the municipality. The living wage for the municipality of Lethbridge is $19 per hour, based on a study made by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History of St. Patrick explored at Galt craft event
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives offered members of the community an opportunity to learn about the history of Saint Patrick while creating art inspired by illuminated manuscripts from medieval times. Janae Redgrave, community program coordinator at the Galt Museum and Archives, told the Herald on Tuesday the program is an opportunity for members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College engineering technology program still top of its game
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals in Alberta says Lethbridge College engineering technology grads are in high demand. “Even in the worst of times, employers are still looking for engineering technologist. It’s an occupation that is in high demand. And I am not sure that potential students generally understand that. It’s ... Read More »
1 responseMediation underway in university strike
By Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association will enter their second session of mediation today in hopes of reaching a contract settlement. The two sides began the mediation process Tuesday with Edmonton lawyer David Jones. Three mediation meetings are scheduled but only two were definitely being staged, said ... Read More »
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