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Shaela Miller top 3 in Project Wild series
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
Lethbridge musician Shaela Miller has made the Top 3 of the final season of the Project Wild country artist development series. Miller will perform Friday at the King Eddy in Calgary along with Kyle McKearney of Airdrie and Drew Gregory of Strathmore. The winner after the final showcase will win $100,953 while second and third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pawlowski awaits outcome of bail proceedings
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who was arrested last month after he attended a protest at the Coutts border, hopes he’ll be released from custody today. Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell is expected to make a ruling today at the conclusion of Pawlowski’s bail review, which began Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court hands down 90-day sentence for housebreaking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old southern Alberta man who broke down a door to get into a northside residence has been sent to jail for 90 days. Ellery Dillon Standing Alone pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of housebreaking and commit mischief. And although he was sentenced to three months behind bars, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L strike ends, faculty and students back to class
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge students are returning to classes today after the end of a strike by faculty. On Monday, a new collective bargaining agreement was supported by 91 per cent of faculty who voted on it. Of faculty, 92 per cent cast ballots. The faculty association’s vote came two days ... Read More »
1 responseNew app launched for scheduled City services
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Can’t remember if garbage or recycling gets picked up this week? There’s now an app for that. Lethbridge Loop, a free app available for Apple and Android products, is now available to give residents notice of planned and scheduled City services. The app replaces the text messaging service the City has used to ... Read More »
2 responsesPastor charged in Coutts blockade seeking bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has been held in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre since he was denied bail last month, is expected to make another bid for his freedom today. Pawlowski failed to make bail Feb.16 following a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, but he is scheduled to have a bail ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L students affected by strike impacts
By Ry Clark - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
Ahead of a ratification vote on a new deal Monday evening, the University of Lethbridge labour dispute had entered its sixth week. On Friday a community appreciation rally was held at Lethbridge city hall where dozens came out to show support for the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association, which had been both on strike and ... Read More »
1 responseParents as Teachers host 25th anniversary
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
After COVID delayed their official 25th anniversary in April 2021, the South Region Parents as Teachers was able to hold an in-person celebration at the Yates Theatre on Saturday afternoon. PAT is an evidence-based home visiting model that promotes the early developmental learning and health of children by engaging their parents and caregiver. The model ... Read More »
1 responseUpside Downtown festival marks return for AAC events
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
The Upside Downtown Winter Festival allowed many local musicians to play in front of a crowd during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Southminster United Church on Saturday. “It really is about providing our local performers an opportunity and an opportunity for the people of Lethbridge to come and support them,” said Tara Gillanders, projects manager ... Read More »
1 responseLive musical to jumpstart season at St. Francis
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Performing Arts students at St. Francis Junior High School will be showcasing their latest performance ‘Beauty and The Beast Jr.’ from Mar. 25 – 29. Musical director Chris Hartman said St. Francis Junior High School has a proud history of musical theatre going back approximately 20 years. He said he has enjoyed working ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP inflation plan aims to put cash back in Alberta pockets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP is suggesting $1 billion in relief will be coming for Albertans if they are elected when Albertans go back to the polls. NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips made the announcement in Red Deer Monday morning. Phillips along with NDP Children’s Services Critic Rakhi Pancholi and Seniors ... Read More »
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