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Chinook Arch bringing ‘micro-library’ to the Piikani Nation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
Chinook Arch Regional Library System is bringing its service to the Piikani Nation. The Piikani Micro-library was installed in mid-November in Brocket at 1605, Highway 786. The building, which also houses the Canada Post office, has a sign that says “Conference Centre.” Access is through the centre doors on the north side of the building. ... Read More »
1 responseFood drive-thru providing a hand up from hunger
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
A group specializing in helping southern Albertans is offering a hand up, not a hand out. Calgary Family Peer Connections, a mental health nonprofit that has also established a food rescue program to assist clients in food insecurities, set up shop at Weing’s Sprinkler Irrigation Specialists and J.R. Logistics for a drive-thru-style initiative Tuesday. However, ... Read More »
1 responseYear In Review – 2021 Headlines April to June
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
Over the next days leading up to the new year the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: APRIL Woman won’t testify in her trial for aggravated assault A woman accused of being part of a gang-style attack against a younger boy more than a year ... Read More »
2 responsesCrews battle fires over holidays
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
Fire crews from four stations were assisted by Coaldale Fire Department as they attended a residential fire on the northside Lethbridge on Friday evening. The structural fire took place in a residential home on 18 Avenue North, and cold temperatures made the blaze difficult to manage. Crews were able to get the fire under control ... Read More »
2 responsesMP Thomas reflects back on the year that was 2021
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Throughout the year many Canadian politicians were predicting 2021 would see an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. When that prognostication turned out to be pretty far off the mark, getting “back to normal” just wasn’t in the cards for Canadians. Not even a “new normal.” Reflecting on the odd year that was, Lethbridge ... Read More »
3 responsesYear In Review – 2021 Headlines January to March
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2021
Over the next days leading up to the new year the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: JANUARY Protestors speak out against pandemic restrictions A group frustrated with the restrictions, mandatory masks and the shutting down of local businesses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge County council approves 2022 budget
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 24th, 2021
Lethbridge County Council has approved the 2021-2023 Operating and 2021-2025 Capital Budgets. The capital budget is an estimate of just shy of $10 million and the operating budget is a total of $28,043,565 in operating expenditures be approved as the 2022 Interim Operating Budget until such time as a Final 2022 Operating Budget is approved. ... Read More »
3 responsesPolice say new impaired driving regulations help keep roads safe
By Ryan Dahlman - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on December 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDrdahlman@prairiepost.com The annual Christmas Check Stop campaign is one tool local law enforcement agencies have to keep Southern Alberta roads safer this holiday season. With the pandemic, there has been a steady mix of cancellation or limitation of some holiday-themed events mixed with a desire to let loose, acting Sgt. Brent Paxman, of the ... Read More »
5 responsesSouthern Alberta Rhodes scholar credits rural education for success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman has become the recipient of a very prestigious scholarship. Kate Pundyk, a Crowsnest Pass native has received the Rhodes Scholarship to study in London at the Oxford Internet Institute, where she will pursue a master’s degree regarding how technology and international human rights relate. But this is just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hobgoblin Foundation donating $50,000 over five years to Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
The Interfaith Food Bank announced earlier this week they have acquired a new “Food Bank Guardian,” a long-term commitment of support to ongoing operational costs. Those who make substantial, long term commitments to provide for the future of the food bank are honoured as “Guardians” to mark the legacy and impact they will provide for ... Read More »
3 responsesNORAD ready to track Santa’s sleigh once again
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
Jaxon McGinn – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – Local Journalism Initiative reporter Every year, millions of children take to their computers, tablets, and smartphones to track the world’s greatest traveler, Santa Claus. For 66 years, NORAD has helped children of all ages track Santa on his journey around the world. Kids can check on Santa’s progress around the ... Read More »
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