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Municipalities support retaining the RCMP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A call to action has been signed by 72 municipalities and other organizations from across Alberta in support of keeping the RCMP in the province and has been sent to the provincial government. The National Police Federation recently launched the list of those that have signed the Call to Action, to voice concern ... Read More »
2 responsesEmissions project monitoring pollution on Alberta roads
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A project set to test the emissions profile of Alberta vehicles is taking place for the third time ever, this time focused on heavy duty transport trucks at the commercial vehicle inspection stations. The Clean Air Strategic Alliance first measured the emissions of Alberta vehicles in 1998, then in 2006 and now in ... Read More »
1 responseApology and visit from Pope Francis long overdue
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
Pope Francis will be in Canada beginning on Sunday for a week-long trip working towards reconciliation and healing between the Roman Catholic Church and the Indigenous communities of Canada, visiting Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. With an aim to foster healing and reconciliation that has been spurred by an invitation back in 2021 from Canada’s ... Read More »
2 responsesFort trader experience opens view of 19th century life in Alberta
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up held an educational event Thursday morning teaching audiences of the life and labour of a fort trader back in the 1800s. The extended tour looked at the experience of the time with educational videos, presentations, and activities to showcase the lifestyle back in settler times. Also included was how the Fort interacted with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public transit policies need an overhaul, says researcher
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 22nd, 2022
The Galt Museum hosted Re-Thinking Public Transportation on Wednesday afternoon, a look at the history and challenges in the transportation field. The event was presented by Stephnie Watson, an environmental professional from Saskatoon, Sask. Watson held an open forum lecture giving audience members an insight into how we view our transportation system here in Lethbridge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter Plot Hop promotes innovation in ag
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter isn’t just the name of a local program that focuses on applied research that helps southern Alberta farmers make informed choices. It may also describe the focus of a “plot hop” that was staged Thursday at the facility just east of the city on the Jail Road. The ... Read More »
1 responseAIMCo investment loss a failure, says Phillips
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge West MLA, Shannon Phillips is responding to reports of recent losses incurred by the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Phillips issued a statement following a report in the Globe and Mail about AIMCo being out as an owner of the European movie theatre chain Vue International, having bought the ... Read More »
5 responsesMarket vendors positive about new Festival Square location
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After being moved to a temporary location because of construction, the Wednesday farmer’s market in Downtown Lethbridge is back in its old but improved location. The third Wednesday farmer’s market, hosted by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ under the auspices of Lethbridge Exhibition, ran Wednesday in Festival Square attracting strong crowds. The renovated location ... Read More »
1 responseSTARS aims to improve helicopter fleet through critical donations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, STARS is one step closer to being able to renew its helicopter fleet. “At BASF, we are committed to building safe and healthy communities across Canada, which is why supporting STARS was a natural fit,” said Jonathan Sweat, Vice President, BASF Canada Agricultural ... Read More »
3 responsesViolent assault that left victim permanently disabled nets two year sentence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, was sentenced to two years in custody Wednesday. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge Judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Wednesday for sentencing. The accused pleaded guilty last April and agreed to ... Read More »
1 responseCounty to discuss financial commitment to attract and retain doctors
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge County council will be exploring the option to provide a monetary commitment to help mitigate the impact of the doctor shortage in the south zone and explore ways to attract family physicians within the county. During a delegation presented during the July 7 council meeting, Lethbridge County council heard from Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, ... Read More »
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