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Indigenous students explore what CCH has to offer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Grade 9 and 10 students from various Holy Spirit Catholic School Division schools participated in the Iikaahkikkamina (Encouragement) Gathering this week at Catholic Central High School. CCH coordinator of First Nations Metis and Inuit education, Shelley Kirkvold said the day focused on encouragement for Grade 9 and Grade 10 students who are coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Media outlets await court decision for Coutts warrant details
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After trying for nearly two months to receive information used by RCMP to obtain search warrants in relation to weapons and ammunition seized during the Coutts border protest and blockade, five national media outlets are still waiting. The news media - CBC, CTV News, Global News, Postmedia and The Globe and Mail – want a judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human trafficking case set for trial in 2023
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge is headed for trial, but not until next year. Lawyer James Hawkins, who appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday for the accused, Ziyaad Noor, said a three-day trial has been scheduled to begin Jan. 11, 2023. Hawkins noted that although ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Centre calls for support ending sexual violence
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
A local charitable organization that supports children, youths, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault is looking to educate the public about sexual violence. The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre is hosting events throughout May for Sexual Violence Awareness Month to increase recognition of the impact sexual violence can have. “As we can all ... Read More »
1 responseSCAN unit shuts down northside drug house for second time
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A northside drug house was shut down Wednesday for the second time in a year. And this time, it may be permanent. The residence at 124 19 St. N. was boarded up, fenced and had its locks changed yesterday after the Alberta Sheriff’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit successfully obtained another Community Safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library hosting Red Dress Day
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
Nicholas Allen – for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD A beading class at the Lethbridge Public Library on Wednesday focused on red dress pins in memory and honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women for Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day takes place annually on May 5 and is a day that brings awareness and calls ... Read More »
1 responseTrial expected for Coutts protester involved in vehicle incident
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man accused of swerving at a Mountie during the trucker protest at Coutts in January and February, is getting ready to stand trial. James Edward Sowery of Flagstaff County southeast of Edmonton, elected Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to be tried by a judge and jury. The matter was adjourned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger seeking volunteers for annual food drive
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
Local food banks are gearing up for a food drive on the second Saturday of June. Target Hunger is the annual food drive done every June requesting community members to donate the most wanted food items for our local food banks. This year, Target Hunger Lethbridge has set a goal to raise 50,000 pounds of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author hopes to tickle the twine with “Hockey Stories”
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After writing multiple academic books, a local author has decided to write his first novel. With an extensive hockey knowledge, he decided to write a fictional hockey novel. Retired University of Lethbridge professor Gordon Hunter is bringing to life “Hockey Stories”, a fictional tale of two hockey players from rural Saskatchewan who find ... Read More »
1 responsePaid parking coming to the Enmax Centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Paid parking is being introduced Sept. 1 at the Enmax Centre for people attending events there. Lethbridge Hurricanes ticket holders will be exempt from paying the fees. The parking fee will be $5 per vehicle. Fees can be paid at kiosks in the parking lot and arena or via the City’s parking app ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity board responds to faculty group vote of non-confidence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is disappointed in a non-confidence vote by a group of professors. On Monday, the Faculty Governance Group of the U of L sent a press release to city media saying 328 faculty members had participated in the vote with 296 supporting it. The motion states “I, ... Read More »
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