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Biophilia theme of Trianon exhibit
By Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Biophilia can be described as a desire or tendency to commune with nature. This is the theme of April Matisz’s exhibit being held at the Trianon Gallery in downtown Lethbridge. Through her work with oil paintings, collages, and drawings Matisz hopes to instill imagination and connectedness to nature through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City residents to pay more for several services in 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge residents will be paying higher rates for several services in 2025 if city council approves four bylaws this fall. The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday recommended in an omnibus bill that council give first reading to four bylaws at its Oct. 22 meeting and ... Read More »
2 responsesLDE deficit situation improves
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2024
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Whoop-Up Days had a gross revenue of about $1 million for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition in August when revenues for the month jumped overall to $1.357 million. The accumulated deficit has improved $8,258 over July to $1,882,737 from $1,890,995. The deficit originally was expected to be $6.9 million with the ... Read More »
2 responsesCity has Thanksgiving service level changes
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes for Monday’s Thanksgiving holiday. • Lethbridge 311 The Lethbridge 311 contact centre will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 311 in person at City Hall will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday from 8:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man wins big on August Lotto Max draw
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2024
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge resident David Serkin won $500,000 on the Aug. 20 Lotto Max draw and it’s not his first time taking home a lottery prize! The Lethbridge local said he found out he had won when he scanned his ticket on the Lotto Spot app. Afterward, he showed his wife and brother. “They needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic helps students on budgets
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Students at Lethbridge Polytechnic had the opportunity to thrift for free at its Thrift and Thrive which took place this week. This was the student’s associations third time hosting this event to help its students who are on tight budgets find clothing and household items they might need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two schools locked down over toy gun
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Multiple Lethbridge Police Services officers responded to a weapons complaint near Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and Catholic Central High School Thursday morning. According to an LPS press release, at approximately 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Lethbridge Police Service received a call regarding a weapons complaint outside of Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and Catholic Central High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank needs help for Thanksgiving
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD With Thanksgiving around the corner, many families and individuals in need will be relying on the generosity of others to be able to be able to have some food on their table and the Lethbridge Food Bank is asking for donations, not only of food and money, but also of time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fee-for service reviews being addressed by SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Plans for fee-for-service reviews of Economic Development Lethbridge and Tourism Lethbridge will be discussed today when the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council meets. The meeting, which consists of the mayor and all council members, starts at 9:30 a.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Chief Financial Officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMA EV expo provides education about world of electric vehicles
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Motor Association hosted the Great EV Adventure and Expo at its Lethbridge location on Saturday. The Expo allowed attendees to learn about electric vehicles through talking to experts and owners and seeing different types of EVs. “What we’re finding is Lethbridge is really leading the charge in terms of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s luncheon celebrates the arts in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2024
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge celebrated, highlighted and honoured local artists, organizations and businesses that support art in its various forms during the annual Mayor’s luncheon for businesses and the arts Wednesday. Jana MacKenzie, executive director of the AAC says the event is one they look forward to every year, ... Read More »
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