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E-scooter program proving popular
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Since launching its e-scooter and e-bike concept back in April, Neuron has seen an outstanding response in the city this far. “The community continues to embrace the service. Trips around downtown, north bus terminals, West Lethbridge Towne Centre and local parks continue to be popular routes for riders, including Henderson Park, Galt Gardens and Nicholas ... Read More »
3 responsesService organizations already planning for big Christmas needs
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
The Norland Historic Estate was the site of the inaugural Lethbridge version of the Teddy Bear Picnic fundraiser on Sunday. The Picnic acted as fundraiser for Christmas Hope toy agencies including the Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree, Salvation Army and Shop of Wonders. “And what we’re asking is families come and they buy a ticket ... Read More »
1 responseCity provides tips to tackle sweltering temps
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge is sharing tips to help residents stay safe with temperatures forecast to reach the mid 30s for the week. July in Lethbridge often sees the highest temperatures, helping residents work on their tan while getting out and enjoying the city. But the importance of safety during heat waves is being stressed ... Read More »
1 responseMurder charge returns for bail hearing Wednesday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case, who has not yet had a bail hearing, returns to court Wednesday. Edward Goodrich, 51, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder and interfering with a dead body in relation to the death of Lane Tailfeathers of Fort Macleod, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rubber hits the road over Street Machine Weekend
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Whether it was engines revving or tires smoking, several cars put on a show at the 100 Foot Dash during the Street Machine Weekend at the Exhibition Grandstand. Street Wheelers focuses on hosting safe events for car enthusiasts throughout the year and this weekend kicked off with a drive-in movie on Thursday, a cruise on ... Read More »
1 responseFestival injects Latin flavour into city
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association presented a festive Latin Fest at the Multicultural Centre on Saturday. Attendees could enjoy bands, live music, dancing, Latin food and drinks and children’s entertainment all afternoon and into the evening. “Latin Fest is an opportunity for Latin people in our community to celebrate Latin culture with music, dance, food ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless encampment shooting suspect arrested
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2022
Ry Clarke – Lethbridge Herald – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting Sunday night near the 500 block of Stafford Drive South resulting in a non-life-threatening injury to a 33-year-old man. At around 8 p.m. police responded to a report of gunfire near the encampment, finding a man with ... Read More »
6 responsesExhibits open at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Peter von Tiesenhausen recalls former Southern Alberta Art Gallery curator Joan Stebbins saying in the mid 1990s he wasn’t ready to exhibit in the renowned Lethbridge gallery. Four years later, when Stebbins said she felt he was ready she told Tiesenhausen that in his life he would only ever get one exhibition at ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves CIP updates, accepts community survey as information
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday approved several existing 2026 projects included in the 2022-31 capital Improve Program They include 2026 CIP projects in Transportation, Environmental Utilities and Electric Utilities as well as existing ongoing 2026 CIP projects in Community. Council also agreed with a recommendation from the Economic Standing Policy Committee to reallocated ... Read More »
2 responsesTwo accused in Coutts case may soon have charges resolved
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com At least two of several people arrested in relation to the protest at the Coutts border in January and February are close to resolving their matters. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Stephen Johnston said charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose against ... Read More »
1 responseCity dancer earns scholarship to Royal Winnipeg Ballet
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local ballet dancer has received a scholarship to participate in a summer session at the prestigious Royal Winnipeg Ballet for the month of July. “It’s a serious scholarship that really recognizes Canadians across the country, and for us it’s a way to recruit the best of each province,” said Stephane Leonard, school ... Read More »
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