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Repeal of municipal smoking bylaw weighed by SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fans of ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” either the Motley Crue version or Brownsville Station’s original, were probably disappointed in 2007 when the City of Lethbridge adopted a bylaw that regulated smoking in public places. When that bylaw came into effect many will remember the night Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Canadian rapper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syrian family receives home through Habitat for Humanity
By Sue Huffman HABITAT FOR HUMANITY on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com A year ago this month Elen Sekali received a letter that changed her family’s future. Astonished, she read that her application to be a Partner Family with Habitat for Humanity Lethbridge had been accepted. The 2021 build in Garry Station on the westside would become a home for herself and her two young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compass pilot project hopes to build social infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The process of accessing social support can be confusing involving multiple agencies and different requirements, but with the help of a new platform the process might become a bit smoother. As previously announced by the City, Lethbridge has become one of three alpha sites in the Compass pilot project led by Helpseeker Technologies. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BTPS launches first Indigenous Crime Stoppers chapter
By Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Crime Stoppers Canada has a new chapter which is the first of its kind. And the community that developed it is hoping more will follow. Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers is the first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter in Canada, an initiative that was made possible by a partnership among Blood Tribe Police Service, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in shooting case seeks bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation in December will try for a second time to make bail. Bira Jamal Ahmed was remanded in custody following a bail hearing earlier this year, but during a brief hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Jeanine Zahara said defence was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect carrying replica firearm receives 90 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A homeless man is lucky he wasn’t shot by police when he tried to pull a replica firearm from his waistband. Lethbridge police received a 911 call on Sept. 3 of last year about a man who was seen carrying a long-barrel handgun on 7 Avenue South. When police arrived, a witness directed ... Read More »
1 responseCity looking at vinyl wraps for utility boxes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council is tasking administration with the job of investigating the costs and processes of establishing a vinyl box utility wrap program here. The motion, proposed by councillor John Middleton-Hope, says that some utility boxes in the city are weathered and aged making them unsightly. It was approved by an 8-1 vote Tuesday. ... Read More »
2 responsesCity amends bylaw to allow westside storage facility
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge is open to business – that message was delivered to the community Tuesday when city council gave second and third readings to a bylaw which would allow a greater parcel of land on University Drive West to be utilized for interim land use than is allowed under current policies. Second reading was ... Read More »
1 responseG.S. Lakie performing arts showcase hits the stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com G.S. Lakie Middle School’s Performance Arts showcase ‘Unite’ is coming to the Yates Memorial Theatre today featuring the Coalbanks Spanish Bilingual Choir. G.S. Lakie artistic director Kristi Legge said they have rehearsed since September on and off due to absences but they are ready and excited to perform live once again. “We feel ... Read More »
1 responseTravel Alberta looking to jumpstart provincial tourism industry
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, Travel Alberta is eager to get the provincial tourism industry back in high gear. An open house in Lethbridge Tuesday hosted by Travel Alberta and the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta provided insights into the sector’s recovery and future growth. Speakers included David Goldstein, chief executive officer of Travel ... Read More »
1 responseCity stop order issued for Last Chance Cat Ranch facility
By Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Last Chance Cat Ranch has been issued a Stop Order from the City of Lethbridge based on non-compliance with Land Use Bylaw 6300, operating as “Animal Care, Major.” LCCR founder Elizabeth Ginn believes this is happening based on the complaints of one neighbour that have escalated since last May. ... Read More »
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