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Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s E-learning school will operate under a new name
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s board of trustees voted on March 23 to rename the E-learning School to Trinity E-Learning School. The name change comes after significant consultation and two surveys that were administered to give community feedback and the school division consulting with its Wisdom and Visioning Committee. “We are so grateful to all ... Read More »
1 responseLegacy of Hope supports delegation to Vatican
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residential school survivors and delegates are meeting with Pope Francis this week to seek an apology from the Catholic Church, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation is fully supporting them. National president of the LHF Adam North Peigan, who is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7, said the visit to the ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival results
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Monday, March 28 Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Solo – Up-Tempo – 7 and Under: 1. Isabelle Arceo; Musical Theatre Solo – Up-Tempo – 8 and Under: 1. Renne Whidden 2. Avery Steciw; Musical Theatre Solo – Ballad – 12 and Under: 1. Addy Miller Musical Theatre Solo – Ballad – 13 and Under: 1. Annie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges connected to shooting adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation in December remains in custody in Calgary while his lawyer prepares for a bail review in Court of Queen’s Bench. The matter for Bira Jamal Ahmed was in Lethbridge provincial court March 9, but adjourned to allow time for his lawyer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge mourns Senator Fairbairn
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tributes are flowing in to the late Senator Joyce Fairbairn who died Tuesday in Lethbridge at the age of 82. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement Wednesday it was with great sadness he learned of the passing of Fairbairn, who he called “a wonderful friend to my father and ... Read More »
1 responseLocal musician hopes to bring Afghan family to Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Their love of music connected them and now Allan Wilson is hoping generosity will bring an Afghan man and his family to a new life in Canada. Wilson, a musician and retired teacher, began communicating with an Afghan teacher after the man came across Wilson’s song “I Just Want You to ... Read More »
2 responsesGood things growing at Home & Garden Show
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald It’s back! The Home & Garden Show at Exhibition Park kicks off today and runs through Saturday. The show runs from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Friday. On Saturday, doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 5. There is limited onsite parking available for $5. Admission is $7.50 to ... Read More »
1 responseLow-cost carrier adding Tucson direct from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Travellers wanting to soak up some sun next winter will soon be able to do with it flair. Flair Airlines, that is. The independent, low-cost airline will be operating direct flights weekly from Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona starting Dec. 1. The announcement was made at the airport on Tuesday. Lisa Trent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring Food Drive assisting Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Loblaws Canada is launching its annual Spring Food Drive running from March 31 – April 17 and donations will be accepted in-store at Loblaws locations across Lethbridge at Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, and Wholesale Club. Donations will be directly supporting the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge. Neil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inspiration is the goal for music festival adjudicators
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald The 2022 Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is a great opportunity for artists to take to the stage and get real world guidance from adjudicators, helping them hone their craft. The festival began Monday with its Musical Theatre Classes at the Yates Memorial Theatre, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Airshow in need of board members, volunteers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge International Airshow is set to go on July 30-31, but needs board members if the event is to proceed. “Since 2017, the Lethbridge Airshow has fallen on hard times internally and externally. We, the Lethbridge Airshow Association, want to brighten your summer days. In order to bring those one-of-a ... Read More »
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