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Summer camps back in vogue as pandemic wanes
By Nicholas Allen on May 21st, 2022
The organization in charge of accrediting summer camps in Alberta is trying to increase recognition of the value of camp and what their logo means. The Alberta Camping Association (ACA) is trying to raise awareness of summer camps after the pandemic affected the ability for some camps to operate, as well as reduce concerns parents ... Read More »
3 responsesPlaxton hosts art show and open house
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on May 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School were able to welcome family and friends into their school on Thursday for the first time since opening their doors for their inaugural 2021-2022 school year. Those in attendance had the opportunity to take in an art gallery walk and take part in an ... Read More »
2 responsesFamily raising awareness about rare disease
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on May 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Coalhurst family is raising awareness about a rare disease that affects about 1 in 100,000 – 200,000 children a year and is trying to make May 23 its official awareness day. Two-year-old Harrison Blake was diagnosed on Dec. 10, 2021 with GM1 Gangliosidosis, a rare disease that is passed on genetically by ... Read More »
2 responsesKenney staying on as leader until UCP chooses a new one
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Dean Bennett – with Herald file The Canadian Press Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is staying in the top job to maintain “continuity” until a new leader of his United Conservative Party is chosen. He made the comment Friday after reporters were invited in to watch, take photos and shoot video of cabinet ministers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council being asked to approve toxic/e-waste collection pilot project
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Economic Standing Policy Committee is recommending city council implement a one-year pilot program for as many as three toxic/e-waste collection roundups for residents in city limits. The motion put forward on Wednesday also calls for administration to report back to council with outcomes of the pilot and to make appropriate ... Read More »
5 responsesHyggen signals city ready to work with new leadership
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Nicholas Allen For the lethbridge herald The announcement that Jason Kenney would be stepping down as premier has prompted mixed reactions from Alberta leaders. On Wednesday, Kenney said he will no longer be staying on as the leader of the UCP in Alberta after he held the office since April 2019. Kenney won his leadership ... Read More »
4 responsesCity has regulations for RV parking
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
CITY OF LETHBRIDGE As the weather starts to warm, residents will want to get geared up for camping season. This means we start to see more recreational vehicles (RV), including trailers and tent trailers parking in neighbourhoods. It is important to ensure RVs are being parked properly. You can park RVs on the driveway or ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple drug charges dropped against accused
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A trial has been cancelled and charges withdrawn relating to three Lethbridge men arrested more than a year ago following a police raid on several Lethbridge homes. Kristopher Hironaka, Kevin Coady and Josh Barreira were set to stand trial in July and September on several criminal charges, but the trial was ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in 2021 homicide scheduled for prelim hearing
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man who was charged with second-degree murder more than a year ago, is finally scheduled to have a preliminary hearing, but not until later this fall. During a brief hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart confirmed the accused, Jade Levi Trotter, is scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in city shooting headed directly to trial
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A preliminary hearing for a Toronto man accused of killing a Lethbridge man more than two years ago, has been cancelled and the accused will go directly to trial. Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was scheduled to begin a three-day preliminary hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but instead his lawyer, Akram Attia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant injects Brazilian flavour into St. Francis band program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on May 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at St. Francis Junior High School will soon have the opportunity to learn how to play BrazilianĂ‚Â percussion instruments, purchased thanks to a grant received Thursday. Band teacher Kyle Harmon said he has been working on growing and diversifyingĂ‚Â the band program since he started working at St. Francis Jr. High School eight yearsĂ‚Â ago. ... Read More »
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