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Rallies call on government to help Albertans ‘dying for access’ in drug crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald Albertans for Ethical Drug Policy held “Dying for Access” rallies and vigils in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge on Wednesday, to call for urgent government action to curb Alberta’s worsening drug poisoning crisis and for the removal of harmful barriers to accessing life-saving services. The Lethbridge rally took place Wednesday evening ... Read More »
12 responsesSACPA speaker argues freedom intertwined with responsibility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Tad Mitsui to their Wednesday session to talk about “Democracy, Freedoms and Responsibilities: How are they intertwined?” Mitsui spoke about the subject from his experience while living in Japan and South Africa, where he saw many fight and die for freedom. In Japan he lived ... Read More »
1 responseLPS addressing performance gaps, says Mehdizadeh
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh of the Lethbridge Police Service says allegations that have been brought forward involving the records management unit from a time previous to his tenure at LPS were investigated thoroughly and the results showed that it was not a case of harassment but rather conflict between people. “The manager had clear ... Read More »
1 responseTheatre Outré expands options with family-oriented show
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Theatre Outré wants children to know it’s OK to be themselves and be different if they feel that way. The city theatre troupe will be presenting its first family-oriented show during this year’s Quaint, Quirky & Queer Festival which runs until March 5. Adapted and directed by Nicola Elson, “The Sissy Duckling” is ... Read More »
1 responseAccused to strike plea in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who pleaded guilty in 2020 to one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm and was all set to be sentenced last September, will ask a judge to strike the plea when the matter returns to court in a couple of months. Jessica Lee Gearing was scheduled to be sentenced ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial recycling conference being staged in city
By Lethbridge Herald on February 22nd, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After COVID- 19 put a stop to their meetings, Chris Neilsen is looking forward to hosting a three-day Alberta CARE Network conference in Lethbridge this week. Neilsen, an owner/operator of DBS Environmental, said Monday more than 100 delegates from the recycling industry and municipalities will be putting their heads together ... Read More »
1 responseChild custody battles often erupt around holidays
By Dale Woodard on February 22nd, 2022
For many Alberta families and children embroiled in long-drawn-out legal disputes, Family Day is no holiday. With Family Day right around the corner on Monday, Elizabeth Turner, a Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer based in Edmonton, said it’s around those family holidays that they see more child custody disputes. “As you can imagine, co-parenting is ... Read More »
1 responseKyreese Mountain Horse passes the torch
By Dale Woodard on February 22nd, 2022
Last weekend at the 22nd International Peace Pow Wow and Festival Kyreese Mountain Horse passed on the 2022 Miss Blackfoot Canada honour. However, since being crowned Miss Blackfoot Canada in 2020, Mountain Horse has not only represented the Blackfoot people, she has taken part in many initiatives, one of which hits close to home for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creative sisters show their entrepreneurial spirit
By Dale Woodard on February 22nd, 2022
The kids are alright. As the Lethbridge Handmade Market took the floor Saturday at the Lethbridge Exhibition South Pavilion, the sister duo of Sylvie and Chalise Young were also in business. The vendors were out once again for the Handmade Market, but for Sylvie and Chalise, their business ventures were being both cooked up and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pow Wow returns to Lethbridge after hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2022
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald After a year away, the International Peace Pow Wow and Festival returned to the Enmax Centre last weekend. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled last year’s event, but on Saturday and Sunday the dancing, drumming, celebrations and colourful dress took the floor, giving attendees a glimpse into traditional regalia, music and art. “Since ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee examines reconciliation focus
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Several key areas will be focused upon in 2022 in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Recommendations and Work Plan. Perry Stein, the City’s Indigenous Relations Advisor, gave an update on the plan to the Cultural and Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday. Stein told ... Read More »
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