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In-person Music and Speech Arts Festival wraps successful return
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival came to a close this week on Friday. The second week of the festival hosted a collection of artists from around southern Alberta competing live in-person after having to cancel its 2020 season and restricting its 2021 season online. The return to in-person was much needed for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-scooter pilot program hits the streets
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Neuron Mobility rolled out its fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes in Lethbridge Friday, part of a pilot program approved by Lethbridge City Council back in May. The first phase of the program will offer e-mobility devices across West and South Lethbridge, covering 47 kilometres. Riders will pay $1.15 ... Read More »
1 responseStudents helping U of L indigenize campus
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Indigenous Awareness Week at the University of Lethbridge concluded with a session on indigenization, bringing awareness to Indigenous culture. The web-event was hosted by Don McIntyre, assistant professor at the University of Lethbridge in the Dhillon School of Business, showcasing the work his students have done throughout the semester working on systemic understanding and indigenizing ... Read More »
1 responseNature Centre seeking volunteers for peak season
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Lethbridge’s Helen Schuler Nature Centre is accepting applications for volunteers as the busy season begins. The Nature Centre requires no previous experience, providing training for all volunteers looking to broaden their naturalist side. Volunteers will help with customer service, working in exhibit rooms, and assisting with the Schuler’s living roof. Curtis Goodman, resource development coordinator ... Read More »
1 responseActing, deputy mayor roles explained
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Why does the city have an acting mayor and a deputy mayor? It’s a question that arises occasionally, most recently on Tuesday when two councillors were named to fill those roles for the next six months. Belinda Crowson has taken on the role of acting mayor and Jenn Schmidt-Rempel deputy mayor. Crowson served ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in homicide elects trial by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old woman accused of killing another woman during an altercation late last year could schedule a trial when she returns to court later this month. Calgary lawyer John Oman was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where he confirmed his client, Melissa Martens-Lagasse, will be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge ... Read More »
1 responseFines issued for firearm possession, drugs
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man seen at a suspected drug house and later caught with drugs and a shotgun, has been hit with a couple of fines. Kody Abraham Martens pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm and drug possession, and was fined $1,500. Court was told ... Read More »
1 responseSlasher claims victim used racial slurs
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A cyclist slashed a motorist in the face with a knife because the driver hurled racial slurs at him, a judge was told this week during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Peter Ajang, 46, admitted he attacked the driver last August after he was hit by the driver’s vehicle as he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Centre’s Play Zone helps build peer relationships
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
The Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization providing many services to children, youth, and families in the region with programs offering early childhood development, education for parents, and support counselling. Drop-in programs, like the Play Zone, are semi-facilitated sessions where kids learn important aspects of growth as well as connecting family ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee recommends cityLINK become permanent
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend city council reinstate $350,000 in transit funding for the new cityLINK transit system, and that the redesign becomes permanent. The committee, which consists of chair Belinda Crowson, vice-chair Nick Paladino, Ryan Parker and John Middleton-Hope heard presentations from ... Read More »
1 responseU of L event highlights new Iikaisskini Gathering Place
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2022
Ry Clarke for the Lethbridge Herald Indigenous Awareness Week is currently ongoing at the University of Lethbridge, with the post-secondary institution hosting a Meet and Greet event on Wednesday organized by Iikaisskini Indigenous Student Services. Introducing students and guests to its new Iikaisskini Gathering Place, which opened back in November 2021, and gave students a ... Read More »
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