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Sport Fest ready to get back on the field of play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council is hosting once again hosting their annual Lethbridge Sport Fest after two years of being unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free event will take place at the Servus Sports Centre located at 2501 28 Ave S on Saturday May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 ... Read More »
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By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
It will be an event for the dogs. But this weekend’s fundraiser for man’s best friend will benefit the two-legged as well as the four-legged as the Lethbridge Lions Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides hits the trail Saturday at the Gunnery Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park. Registration is at 11 a.m. with the event starting at noon. ... Read More »
1 responseBail denied for two accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers have been denied bail, while a third still hopes he’ll be released after sitting through a lengthy bail hearing Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Anthony Olienick, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, will have to ... Read More »
1 responseElectric vehicle charging stations ‘spark’ funding in southern Alberta
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
An economic development alliance of thirty south-central Alberta communities has launched a program for funding electric vehicle charging stations. SouthGrow Regional Initiative has launched its zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure program. It involves a series of electric vehicle charging stations throughout southern Alberta and the project is in place to advance accessibility to stations throughout the region. ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Lethbridge property tax bills are in the mail
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge homeowners will soon see their 2022 property tax bills in the mail. The City of Lethbridge put out the notices this week. Property owners who don’t get a notice by June 1 can log into Lethbridge.ca/MyCity and register their property with the roll number and access code on the property assessment notice ... Read More »
1 responseLong and trying road out of Afghanistan
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
It’s been a long and trying road to reach Canadian soil for Mahdi Taheri. Speaking at the weekly Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday afternoon, in the first part of a two-part presentation, Taheri shared his difficult journey out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last summer. Joining Taheri in the SACPA session was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired McKillop United Church minister receives top honour
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
A retired local church minister has received an honourary degree for his contributions to the community. Previously minister at McKillop United Church, Terry Shillington was bestowed an honourary doctoral degree in divinity from St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon on May 6. St. Andrew’s College is a part of the Saskatoon Theological Union, a group of three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convocation ‘bittersweet’ for outgoing college president
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College graduates had the opportunity to receive their diplomas in the presence of family and friends once again, as this year’s ceremonies were open to the public. Graduates were split into two convocation ceremonies Friday celebrated at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium, where they had the opportunity to cross the ... Read More »
1 responseNew report explores governance options for Alberta municipalities
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
Local government in Alberta cannot be run with a one-size-fits-all approach according to a new report from the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.  Communities must decide on the governance model that best suits their needs, according to the report. It claims several factors need to be considered when determining which municipal governance arrangement ... Read More »
1 responseGovernance SPC split on ward system
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council in its entirety will be examining the concept of an electoral ward commission after its Governance Standing Policy Committee on Thursday failed to reach consensus on approving a motion to recommend a commission be approved. A split 2-2 vote on the motion recommending council proceed with the analysis, engagement, recommendation and ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced for attempting to disarm an officer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 24-year-old former Edmonton man tried to disarm a police officer of his pepper spray during a fight in Lethbridge a year ago. Police had responded to a call involving a firearm, and when they arrived at the scene Braudy Solano took off running. An officer chased the suspect and caught him, but ... Read More »
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