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Price volatility in fertilizer as Russian sanctions escalate
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fears of a global fertilizer shortage due to the war in Ukraine haven’t gone unnoticed at Ag-Expo which runs until today at 5 p.m. Sanctions against Russia by western countries could impact supplies since Russia is a major exporter of fertilizer. The conflict has also prompted wheat futures to skyrocket since Russia and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teamworks takes up residence in historic downtown post office
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
For the past 30 years, Teamworks Career Centre has been ringing the bell. Now, they’ll continue to assist unemployed Albertans at their new location on the third floor of the historic redeveloped Post Office building. With Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen, Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf, Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips and Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon Boat Festival sets sail for June
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com After pandemic woes forced the cancellation of the Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival over the past two years, vessels are set to part the waves again in 2022. Back in action June 24-26 at Henderson Lake, festival organizers have the vision of making the festival the premier event of its kind in Western Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City wrestles waste water lagoon levels under control
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
City staff have managed to lower levels of the lagoons at the Waste Water Treatment plant this week. The City, in response to an inquiry from The Herald, said Thursday that earlier in the week “the lagoons at the Waste Water Treatment Plant reached a level that was unsustainable with our normal management practises.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag minister highlights good things growing in Southern Alberta
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce invited Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner to speak about the current state of the province Thursday. During the Meet the Ministers event at the Multicultural Centre located at 421 6 Avenue S., Minister Horner touched on different areas, from truck driver training, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial scheduled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial has been scheduled for one of eight men charged last summer in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences. Meriton Krasniqi, who pleaded not guilty Jan. 7, is set to stand trial in September on charges of sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, sexual assault causing bodily harm, sexual assault/party to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge ready to rock the Brier
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The house will be rocking as the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier draws into the Enmax Centre. What’s better, with the recent lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, it should also be a full house as the games start tonight and run until March 13 when a Canadian men’s curling champion will be crowned. ... Read More »
1 responseLCI ‘Awakening’ to the return of dance
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy dance program is set once again to take the stage with their upcoming performance “Awakening.” The performance will consist of 80 arts academy dancers who will perform ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, modern, tap, house, and breaking and will take place on Mar. 13-14 at the Yates Memorial Theatre. “Everything ... Read More »
1 responseAccused denied bail in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has denied bail for one of four men accused of conspiring to commit murder during the blockade at Coutts last month. A bail hearing for Christopher Lysak was held Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s bench, but Justice Vaughan Hartigan reserved his decision until Wednesday, when he rejected a defence ... Read More »
2 responsesCastle Mountain brings live events back to the slopes
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort is ready to welcome back live music. Starting Friday evening, the ski resort will feature free musical performances in its T-Bar pub for the rest of the season. The ‘Beats in the Base’ concert series is also scheduled to kick off on March 19-20 with acts every Saturday and Sunday until the ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge College’s LEO Club looking to lend a hand
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Leadership, Experience, Opportunity (LEO) Club is actively searching for new volunteer opportunities after having its activities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years. The LEO Club is one of Lethbridge College’s longest-running student clubs, and it was founded in 1977. The club is made up of students from ... Read More »
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