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Farm safety spotlighted by Ag for Life during Whoop-Up Days
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
Agriculture for Life’s Rural Safety Unit will be in Lethbridge for Whoop-Up Days, Aug. 23 – 27, spreading awareness on rural and farm safety. With programming engaging participants on safety topics like hazard identification, risk assessment, and protective equipment, the Safety Unit looks to reduce the number of serious incidents and fatalities that can occur ... Read More »
1 responseSouthGrow seeking applicants for ag scholarship program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance is asking those interested in a future career in the agriculture sector to apply for their Agri-food Future Scholarship Program. “Agri-food is a huge area of economic opportunity down here in the south, it’s the basis of our entire economy and there are growing economic opportunities,” said ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge primed to party for Whoop-Up Days
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop Up Days kicks off today to celebrate 125 years, the return of the parade and rodeo, and to welcome the first-ever Lethbridge and District Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant and Pow Wow presented by the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council. “This feels exceptionally good, to have almost a full event back on site, I say ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2022
The annual My 1st Ride school bus safety program was hosted at St. Paul School on Saturday. The free event hosted by Southland Transportation allowed young students and their families the opportunity to learn about school bus safety protocols and to take a short bus ride and learn about their routines. The event is all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition pressures UCP leadership candidates to state position on Bill 21
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
David Shepherd, NDP critic for Health, held a press conference on Monday calling for the repeal of the UCP’s Bill 21 which targeted doctors’ contracts in Alberta. Passed in November 2019, the bill gave the Health Minister, at the time Tyler Shandro, the power to tear up the province’s agreement with doctors along with any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge author pens first aid tale for kids
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge author has recently launched a children’s book that is a basic first aid tale for children under 12 years old, in hopes that young children learn different ways to help. “I Can’t Help a Big Bear!” author Julia Blumel, also known as Nanny Blu, wrote the story 25 years ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity Foundation grant offering opens
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applicant’s submissions for its two grant programs, the Community Priorities and Rural Life Program and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. “It’s always a pleasure for us to launch our grants programs,” said Charleen Davidson, executive director with the Community Foundation, in ... Read More »
1 responseRoots Music Festival set to debut today in Legacy Park
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The Lethbridge Folk Club is hosting its first Lethbridge Roots Music Festival at Legacy Regional Park today from noon to 7:30 p.m.. The 73-acre park will host a free day-long event with 10 musical artists including Lethbridge roots musician Ryland Moranz, whose 2020 album “XO, 1945” was a nominee for Contemporary Album of the Year ... Read More »
1 responseHighway 3 Ale Trail partners launch collaborative brew
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
Tourism Lethbridge is partnering up with Tourism Medicine Hat, the South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association, and eight breweries across the region to present a special new southern Alberta pale ale, Southern Exposure. Born from the collaboration of its previous project together, the Highway 3 Ale Trail, the brew and trail links tourist opportunities between the ... Read More »
1 responseDangerous driving trial set for 2023 for Coutts protester
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman facing several charges in relation to the protest and blockade near the Coutts border in January and February, will stand trial on one of her charges next year. Joanne Person is scheduled for trial Feb. 16-17, 2023 on one charge of dangerous driving. The trial was set Friday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army hit by vandals
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2022
Lethbridge police are investigating a an incident of vandalism after responding to a call at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday morning at the Salvation Army Church on Fourth Avenue South. “Police found that damage had been done to the gas tanks of two church-owned vehicles, with a resulting leak of fuel. The matter is under ... Read More »
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