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MP Thomas says Conservative caucus united behind new party leader
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Conservative Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas says her party is united behind new leader Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre won the Conservative leadership race on the first ballot last weekend with about 70 per cent of votes cast. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest was second with 16.07 per cent of votes. Poilievre, who grew ... Read More »
2 responses‘Queer in Alberta’ creator tapped to produce series for Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 15th, 2022
Lethbridge local Kelsey Delamarter has been chosen to receive $10,000 in production funding along with training to produce a series for the Telus Storyhive Voices 2.0 channel. Delamarter and 100 other recipients were selected for the work they do as emerging content creators with the campaign looking to help kickstart their creation journey. Delamarter’s project ... Read More »
1 responseLocal photographer captures cover shot for national magazine
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 15th, 2022
Lethbridge photographer Michael Lenaour has landed a southern Alberta scene on the cover the current issue of Canadian Geographic. The image shows a cow moose and her calf drinking water at Akamina Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, taken on July 18. “I got up early in the morning,” said Lenaour. “I walked in there ... Read More »
2 responsesCoffee pot assault earns man jail time
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Using a coffee pot as a weapon has earned a 32-year-old man a four-month stint behind bars. Andrew Michael Marshall was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. On the afternoon of ... Read More »
1 responseCity makes funding easier for affordable housing initiatives
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept eight recommendations from city administration on positioning the City to best support affordable housing and social housing projects in securing funding through the federal Rapid Housing Initiative program. Council heard a presentation from Urban Revitalization Manager Andrew Malcolm who presented seven recommendations from administration. ... Read More »
2 responsesZoning amendment for development of mixed-use building
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave first reading to an amendment to Bylaw 5115, the Specialist Offices Plan, which will remove the land at three properties on 17 St. S. from that bylaw. The recommendation was made to facilitate uses complimentary to the nearby hospital that aren’t currently allowed. The SOP allowed medical ... Read More »
1 responseVehicle theft nets 45 days for accused
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old man who faces criminal charges in Turner Valley southwest of Calgary, has received a jail sentence for offences he committed in Lethbridge earlier this summer. Kyle James Reynar pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and failure to comply with release conditions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves repurposing Spudnut Bakery building
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave second and third readings to a bylaw amendment that will allow two residential apartments to be constructed on the main floor of the building known as the home of the Spudnut Bakery. Council voted unanimously to approve the amendment. Council heard from senior community planner Ross Kilgour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior care centre naming honours hospitality and Blackfoot tradition
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Covenant Care announced the name for its newest senior care centre in Garry Station Wednesday, which will be known as Buffalo Grace Manor. The new facility, located at 446 Aquitania Blvd W, is built for 102 residents to serve those in the community. “It’s important to have ... Read More »
1 responseIntermittent sentence ordered for break and enters
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who broke into two Lethbridge businesses during the summer will be allowed to serve a two-month jail sentence on weekends. Jeremiah Holy White Man was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to two counts of break and enter and commit theft. In addition to his intermittent ... Read More »
1 responseChinook Trail electrical work funded by council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the borrowing of $500,000 to complete the Chinook Trail Functional Planning Study in 2023. The original request was made to the Civic Works Standing Policy committee of council by Jason Drenth, general manager of the City’s electric utility. The Alberta Electric System Operator’s 2022 long-term plan ... Read More »
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