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Year In Review – 2021 Headlines October to December
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
Concluding here on New Year’s Eve, the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: OCTOBER Former MLA Clint Dunford remembered “with huge respect” as Lethbridge loses “enthusiastic advocate for out city” Retired Progressive Conservative MLA for Lethbridge West Clint Dunford died of a sudden and unexpected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LETHBRIDGE HERALD STORY OF THE YEAR – Discoveries of unmarked graves compels Canada to work toward reconciliation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools in Canada shocked a nation and its impact was also felt locally. These revelations and the ongoing focus, both locally and nationally, to work towards the goals of Truth and Reconciliation for Canada’s Indigenous peoples topped the list for the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseTrain derails near Barons
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
On Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Picture Butte RCMP responded to a train derailment near Highway 23 and Township Road 120 near the village of Barons. Fire personnel and emergency crews also responded to the scene. The train, which was northbound, is reported to have had an engine derail and a number of empty fuel cars ... Read More »
1 responseHERALD NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR – LPS hopeful of brighter new year after controversial 2021
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The year 2021 was particularly tough for the Lethbridge Police Service as they faced many controversies throughout the year. The ups and downs for the service over the year and the varying degrees of success the LPS has experienced in trying to overcome these challenges has prompted their selection as the Lethbridge Herald’s ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity safety, crime reduction LPS priorities for 2022
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com For the Lethbridge Police Service, 2021 was a year of challenges that turned into opportunities to grow as a department. “I truly believe this was a year that gave this department a lot of opportunities to have a true reflection on what is going on, and actually set the course to a much ... Read More »
1 responseGalt looks to preserve piece of COVID history
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
The Galt Museum is in need of a used COVID-19 home test for a collection of cultural objects. The museum is specifically asking a resident to donate a COVID-19 kit from Alberta Health Services. Collections technician Kevin MacLean says the museum has been working hard to document material people in the community have created or ... Read More »
1 responseYear In Review – 2021 Headlines July to September
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
Leading up to the new year the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: JULY Police cleared in Stormtrooper incident The Lethbridge Police Service is closing the file on last year’s “Stormtrooper” incident after an independent investigation by the Medicine Hat Police Service provided no evidence ... Read More »
1 responseAgriculture sector seared by drought in 2021
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com It was a tale of dry conditions and drought throughout much of southern Alberta in 2021, and many agricultural producers watched prospects for a successful season wilt along with their crops. Even irrigation farmers felt the burn of the sun’s rays a little too harshly in some regions, which impacted crop yields. “I ... Read More »
1 responseFood drive-thru providing a hand up from hunger
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
A group specializing in helping southern Albertans is offering a hand up, not a hand out. Calgary Family Peer Connections, a mental health nonprofit that has also established a food rescue program to assist clients in food insecurities, set up shop at Weing’s Sprinkler Irrigation Specialists and J.R. Logistics for a drive-thru-style initiative Tuesday. However, ... Read More »
1 responseChinook Arch bringing ‘micro-library’ to the Piikani Nation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
Chinook Arch Regional Library System is bringing its service to the Piikani Nation. The Piikani Micro-library was installed in mid-November in Brocket at 1605, Highway 786. The building, which also houses the Canada Post office, has a sign that says “Conference Centre.” Access is through the centre doors on the north side of the building. ... Read More »
1 responseYear In Review – 2021 Headlines April to June
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
Over the next days leading up to the new year the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: APRIL Woman won’t testify in her trial for aggravated assault A woman accused of being part of a gang-style attack against a younger boy more than a year ... Read More »
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