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SPC split on integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will not be giving first reading to a bylaw that would enable the hiring of an integrity commissioner to move forward. A split vote among the four members of the Governance Standing Policy Committee Thursday means council will only receive a report on the proposed bylaw as information. The Governance ... Read More »
1 responseSakamoto inducted into Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned a lot of music industry awards over the years but the latest may be among the most dear to his heart. Sakamoto was just inducted into Country Music Alberta’s Hall of Fame as a builder last week in Red Deer. His induction was made by music artist Jason McCoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brier Patch volunteers donate tips to charity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald While the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is officially in the books, the Patch had some work left to do before everything was said and done. The Patch was established in 1982 and is a place where curlers and fans alike can gather during Brier week for drinks, live music and ... Read More »
1 responseThomas calls Liberal-NDP deal ‘affront to democracy’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal Liberals and NDP may be excited about working together after reaching a deal to keep Justin Trudeau’s party in power for the next three years, but Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas isn’t. On Wednesday, the NDP agreed to prop up the minority Liberal government in return for support on NDP priorities that ... Read More »
1 responseAuditor General report confirms ARCHES grant discrepancies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by the Office of the Auditor General about handling of grant funding for ARCHES in Lethbridge confirms the former NDP government removed accountability and oversight, says the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. The report, issued Tuesday by Auditor General Doug Wylie, concluded there were shortcomings in how grants to ... Read More »
1 responseStudent Support Fair offers hand up as semester nears end
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Lethbridge College held a student support fair on Thursday with informational booths showcasing resources for support on campus. Organizers, recognizing the impact of the pandemic on student’s mental health, looked to create an opportunity to reconnect and remind students of the supports available to them. Carmen Guenther, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge College, says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves enhanced snow clearing on pathways
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from its Civic Works Standing Policy Committee that service level enhancements for snow and ice removal be approved. The changes for removal of snow and ice for pathways along roadways involve moving Priority 3B routes for Priority 2 routes. Deputy mayor Belinda Crowson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City signs off on equipment donations for Ukraine
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support the initiative following a presentation by Fire Chief Greg Adair. This initiative follows on the heels of an effort by retired fire captain Paul Wasylewich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused receives 90 day sentence for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who struggled for years with drug addiction, has changed his life and is now helping others deal with their addictions. The transformation of Jason Anthony Morin has not been easy, however, or without consequences, and on Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 90 days in jail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STARS Air Rescue launches new podcast “Mission Ready”
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
STARS Air Rescue is launching a new podcast, ‘Mission Ready’, bringing listeners into the hub of emergency missions with an up-close look into STARS and what happens when all hands are on deck. The podcast is presented by WBM Technologies and will host a variety of crew, doctors, nurses and paramedics who have helped save ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-mobility company rolls out plans for April launch
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Neuron Mobility will be launching their e-scooter and e-bike service in Lethbridge, the first micro-mobility program in the city. Lethbridge City Council voted back in May to pilot an electric mobility program, hoping to bring more alternative means of transportation to the city. The program looks to launch its service in April, with the company ... Read More »
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