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YMCA launches Shape [Y]our Future campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A $10,000 donation from long-time supporter Bev Herring helped kick off a new annual fundraising campaign launched by the YMCA of Lethbridge on Thursday. Shape [Y]our Future was previously known as the Strong Kids campaign. Its purpose is to support those in the community who are unable because of financial situations to access ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Neudorf weighs in on back-in-black budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf says the provincial budget tabled Thursday by the UCP government should be cause for celebration. “Today really should be a day of celebration for most Albertans. This gets us where we need to go, this brings our debt-to-income ratio way down, it looks like we will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug trafficker gets four years on multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man who was arrested following repeated drug busts in 2020 and 2021, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Bradley Stephen Paskiuski was sentenced to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to multiple charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and single ... Read More »
1 responseFarming Smarter 2022 conference brings industry experts together
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Attendees of the Farming Smarter conference and trade show last week got to hear from industry experts and leading researchers in the agricultural sector. Highlighted talking points over the two-day event included up and coming research in the agricultural industry, tips to manage multi-generational businesses, exploring industry trends, stewardship, and science. The Farming ... Read More »
1 responseLocal senior highlights downtown safety following incident
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A city senior is feeling less safe after being attacked while feeding birds at the Galt Museum recently. Ken Steven, a resident of Halmrast Manor, said he was just starting to put seed on the ground around 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 when a man standing near him said something to him. Steven, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peak Physical Therapy at the top of their game
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Customers know Peak Physical Therapy is the best of the best and they’ve made that clear multiple times. The company owned by Elizabeth Sutton has won its category in the Sports and Fitness section of the Best of the Best Awards. Started 30 years ago by Sutton and two partners, the company has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assault, weapons charges could be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A cyclist accused of slashing the face of a motorist following a collision last year may resolve his charges without the need for a trial. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, city lawyer Marcus Mueller explained he is hoping to reach an agreement with the Crown to resolve his client’s charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of the Best celebrating local business excellence
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Editor’s Note: Included in today’s edition is a special section which has all the results in all of the categories for the annual Best of the Best competition. We encourage readers to have a look and recognize your neighbours and friends that put in the time and effort to be recognized by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ULFA urges return to bargaining table
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) urged university administration to return to the bargaining table in a statement to the public on Wednesday. ULFA president Dan O’Donnell said the call “aligns with what he has been seeing from students and parents on social media and in last week’s Student & Parent Town Hall hosted ... Read More »
2 responsesProfessional Optical nearing 50-year milestone
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
For almost 50 years, Professional Optical has been a family business. In that time, the local business located at 808 1 Ave South has continued to serve southern Alberta and has a clientele that spans generations since those beginnings. It’s that community attitude combined with the latest technology in vision care that has landed Professional Optical another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused awaits verdict in sexual assault trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is scheduled for two sex-related trials later this year, is still waiting for the judge to give his decision on a trial last year. Lawyers were expected to set a date Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court when they could present their arguments in front of Judge Jerry LeGrandeur, following ... Read More »
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