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Bookmobile connects city residents to the library
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
Lethbridge Pubic Library connects readers across the city with its Bookmobile coming to local areas through its summer programming events. On Monday through Thursday and Saturday the Bookmobile is out at parks throughout the city, alternating Fridays, teaching fun games and sing-a-longs to give families an opportunity to get out and enjoy the summer while ... Read More »
1 responseNature centre puts out call for young artists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is calling on young artists under 18 years of age to contribute to their Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibit on display Sept. 19 to Oct. 30, 2022. “Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibit is a fantastic opportunity for the youth in our community to show off their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge No. 1 on StatCan Crime Index; Police Chief points out city’s rating is on downward trend
By Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge is ranked No. 1 on the 2021 Statistics Canada Crime Statistics Index but numbers are dropping from 2020. Lethbridge topped the nation with an index rating of 128.65 but that’s a 7.13 per cent drop from 2020. Kelowna, B.C. was second on the national list at 122.3 but that ... Read More »
2 responsesAgriculture industry group calls for more provincial funding
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022
An Alberta farm group says it is looking for more provincial funding, with the industry facing tighter budgets and losing out on advancements. Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, says the industry has been doing its best to leverage support locally but with growing supply-and-demand the need for secure, efficient funding is ... Read More »
1 responsePlane owners custodians of aviation history
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Darryl Wolter and Gordon Lowe attended the Lethbridge International Airshow over the weekend as co-owners of a 2005 Maule M7 235c and a restored 1943 Stearman PT-17 that they bought in 2018. “It was originally a trainer for the U.S. Army,” said Wolter, on the 1943 Stearman. “After the war it was surplused and sold ... Read More »
1 responseFort Whoop-Up marks Heritage Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 restrictions completely lifted, Fort Whoop-Up celebrated Heritage Day in its full glory on Monday. With admission by donation, fort staff welcomed visitors to the park on a sweltering Monday to enjoy the holiday. While the fort was open in 2020 on the holiday, social distancing regulations meant all activities had to ... Read More »
2 responsesHeritage Day celebrates cultural diversity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily put the brakes on public gatherings, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association staged its popular and long-standing Heritage Festival on Monday. The SAEA multicultural centre downtown was packed with people of all ages and backgrounds listening to and watching entertainment while indulging in ... Read More »
1 responseBlack powder competition right on target
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club was the site for the 45th annual Alberta Black Powder Association provincial competition over the long weekend. The competition attracted shooters from all over Alberta and one from Saskatchewan. “We’re really noticing the gas is affecting all of our shoots all over Alberta this year,” said Phil Faubion, Alberta Black ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary seeking public input on future priorities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is asking residents to get involved with the public engagement phase of a Library Facilities Master Plan Project. “This project basically addresses long term planning needs for public library services in Lethbridge. The idea is to have long term data and community needs in order to address long term ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge Airshow flies high
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Airshow brought in thousands of people over the weekend and was seen as an overall success. Lethbridge’s Mic Thiessen had his Kit Fox STI at the airshow. “It’s just fun to bring out airplanes out ,” said Thiessen. “People come and stop by and they see what’s available for ... Read More »
2 responsesCamp Carmangay spreading awareness on homeless issues
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Brian Nimijean, founder of the non-profit Camp Carmangay, is looking to spread awareness on solutions to the homeless issues here in Lethbridge. Working on the ground to provide a cost-effective camp for disadvantaged youths, Nimijean drives into the city engaging at-risk youth for his camp where they are given many of the amenities they have ... Read More »
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