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Polytechnic partnering with ag industry for Irrigated Crop Production Update
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2025
Lethbridge Polytechnic is once again partnering with industry, farmers, academic partners and government representatives from across Western Canada for the 2025 Irrigated Crop Production Update. The first one under their new polytechnic designation. This one-day session will take place on Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lethbridge Agri-Food Hub and Trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New CEO appointed for AHS
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2025
For the fourth time in four years, a new CEO has been appointed to the head of Alberta Health Services. The Alberta government announced Wednesday that Andre Tremblay, deputy minister of Alberta Health, will take over duties as interim CEO, replacing Athana Mentzelopoulos just 13 months after she was appointed. Meanwhile, Dr. Chris Eagle, himself ... Read More »
3 responsesAlvin Mills continues to help those battling addiction
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local man has overcome the struggles of surviving residential schools and addiction, and is now paying it forward by helping other addicts overcome challenges. Alvin Mills spent time at St. Paul’s Anglican Church residential school on the Blood Reserve for nine years and another four years at ... Read More »
3 responsesTaber ends photo radar contract with City of Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
The Town of Taber confirmed Tuesday that the town no longer has photo radar as of the new year. Town council decided last year to end its contract with the City of Lethbridge to provide photo radar services in Taber at the end of December. “Council’s decision to end the photo radar program reflects our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Polytechnic’ title is next step in school’s evolution
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com President and chief executive officer of Lethbridge Polytechnic Brad Donaldson will be answering some of the questions that have come up regarding the change from Lethbridge College to Lethbridge Polytechnic, during the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affair session Thursday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Donaldson says the one question he has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swastika graffiti alarms members of local Jewish community
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A pair of painted swastikas that appeared recently on the city’s westside have rattled some members of the local Jewish community. One resident whose father spent time in a concentration camp during the Second World War, found a swastika painted in the snow on a walk earlier this ... Read More »
6 responsesPincher Creek author pens children’s Christmas book
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 7th, 2025
An 81-year-old man from Pincher Creek has published a bestselling children’s Christmas book, proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Esa Salonen grew up in Finland shortly after the Second World War and often found himself at his grandmother’s as she had more food, living out in the country. His story of one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romeo and Juliet scheduled for Valentine’s dinner date
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com If you’ve ever had trouble deciding between going out for dinner and going out to a show, Experience Theatre has got a deal for you. The new and upcoming troupe is excited to venture into dinner theatre with Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet scheduled for Valentine’s Day week. Jesse Thibert, owner and director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickleball offers sport for all abilities
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2025
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Pickleball appears to be this continent’s fastest-growing sport and the newly opened Pickle Point Centre is showing how the sport is accessible for those with physical limitations and why people are joining the sport. Ilsa Wong, head coach, says there are plenty of benefits to pickleball for those who might ... Read More »
2 responsesCasino threat determined to be ‘swatting’ hoax
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2025
A threat made to the Pure Casino in Lethbridge has been determined to be a “swatting” hoax. On Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. the casino reported they had received a phone call from an unknown caller stating that the building was going to explode. While patrols were responding, the casino’s security also reported a suspicious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFES sees highlights and initiatives in past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge fire chief Greg Adair may look back on 2024 with fondness as 2025 develops. Adair talked to The Herald recently about the year that was for LFES. The LFES had several highlights from 2024 and started key initiatives. EMS call volumes decreased in 2024 with LFES staff answering to 10 to 15 ... Read More »
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