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Alberta’s healthcare on life support, say advocacy group
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta’s healthcare system is in crisis, says Friends of Medicare executive director Chris Gallaway, who was in Lethbridge Wednesday to speak at the organization’s AGM. Gallaway spoke to the Herald about the state of the healthcare system and what the organization is doing to advocate for it prior to the first ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal cannabis market remains volatile since legalization
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
ry clarke lethbridge herald Cannabis has been a progressing market in Canada since legalization back in October 2018, four years since the seeds have been sown and the market has blossomed with deep roots in the lifestyles of many Canadians. From medical to recreational, cannabis has been consumed by increasing numbers with awareness and acceptance ... Read More »
4 responsesUniversity launches the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald he University of Lethbridge officially opened the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre Thursday. Named after Dr. Leroy Little Bear, the centre will work as an integral space for Indigenous students and the campus community to gather and celebrate learning. Designed as a home away from home the space will appropriate ceremony, smudging, and ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Museum prepares for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Ry Clarke on September 22nd, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives will be presenting a week of educational programs leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 geared towards reconciliation and awareness on Indigenous heritage. Elders and community leaders will host a variety of programming from education on Treaty 7 to the impacts of segregation and ... Read More »
2 responsesFood bank hoping to raise $50,000 at Friday fundraiser
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year intermission, the Friends of Interfaith Charity Dinner and Silent Auction is coming back to an in-person event Friday with all proceeds going to the Interfaith Food Bank. “This is our one big fancy fundraiser that we do each year and we’re super excited to be back in person again after ... Read More »
1 responseAccused gets 45 days for domestic assault
By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting his former girlfriend and breaching a peace bond has earned a southern Alberta man a stint behind bars. Jeremy John Emmelkamp pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to the assault and breach charges and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. The Crown explained Emmelkamp had been in a relationship with ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s healthcare on life support, says advocacy group
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.comFollow @APulidoHerald on Twitter... Read More »
1 responseIan Tyson tribute act hits Lethbridge
By Ry Clarke on September 22nd, 2022
The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson will be performing Friday at Southminster United Church at 7:30 p.m. Steward MacDougall and the New Chinook Arch Riders will play alongside Amos Garrett, Tracy Millar, Ian Oscar, and John Wort Hannam playing tribute to Tyson and his career in the country, folk roots, and cowboy culture scene. ... Read More »
2 responsesNew condominium project taking shape near the city river valley
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The giant crane standing out above the High Level bridge is a visible sign of progress for a new condominium complex being developed overlooking the river valley. Completion date for the first stage of 102 Scenic Drive is expected to be sometime in 2024. Mobile cranes were used on the ... Read More »
1 responseSSIG report lays out list of key recommendations
By Al Beeber on September 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Social Services Integration Group laid out its recommendations and observations Thursday at a meeting of the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. The commitee includes chair Mark Campbell, vice-chair deputy mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and counclllors Jeff Carlson and Nick Paladino. The committee unanimously passed a resolution that city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec duo ride through city enroute to Yukon
By Al Beeber on September 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comL Patrick Venne is living a childhood dream by crossing Canada on horseback. Venne and his girlfriend Dominique Lebel, who live a couple hours north of Montreal, left home on April 29 with the intention of reaching the Yukon. The two are accompanied by a packhorse and a husky/labrador cross named Bucky on their ... Read More »
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