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New executive director takes helm for LPIRG
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group welcomed Sydney Chertoff as their new Executive Director earlier this month. LPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed, not-for-profit organization that provides resources to undergraduate students of the University of Lethbridge, to engage with environmental and social justice issues. Chertoff said LPIRG is funded through a student levy that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MADD sign program brings awareness to impaired driving
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Mothers Against Drunk Driving Lethbridge and Area has partnered with the Lethbridge Police Service to raise awareness about impaired driving and encourage residents to report it. The week of March 20-26 marks Impaired Driving Prevention Week in Canada and MAAD Lethbridge and Area has launched their latest project called “Impaired Driver Caught Here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowsnest Pass Herald suing Google, Facebook
By Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association on March 24th, 2022
Sotos Class Actions of Toronto has issued a statement of claim against Google and Facebook March 16 on behalf of the Crowsnest Pass Herald, a community newspaper that serves the Crowsnest Pass area of southwest Alberta. The class action claims damages of one billion dollars against the two tech companies, alleging that Google and Facebook entered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council okays e-scooters
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave all three readings to a bylaw amendment that will enable a micro-mobility services pilot project to proceed. The amendment means micro-mobility devices, i.e. e-scooters, will now be allowed to operate on city sidewalks. Giving all three readings in one sitting provides flexibility for the service in choosing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agriculture Day yields good turnout at college
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s Aggies Club celebrated Canadian Agriculture Day on Tuesday showcasing to the community all things agricultural on campus while hoping to promote awareness in the community. The event encouraged residents and students to come down and explore agriculture at the college and learn more about how the program works. Participants were able to interact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L semester extension gets mixed review from students
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The extension of the spring semester at the University of Lethbridge to May 5 and the lack of communication about that possibility during the recent faculty strike/lockout is leaving students feeling stressed. That extension was made by the university after the end of the strike/lockout this week that cost students ... Read More »
1 responseCastle Mountain Resort purchases Ski Lodge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort has purchased the Castle Mountain Ski Lodge, the only on-mountain hotel/hostel accommodation at the resort. The sale was finalized late in 2021 and marks a significant step for Castle’s strategic growth as a top winter destination in the Canadian Rockies. As a result of this acquisition, Castle Mountain Ski Lodge has become ... Read More »
2 responsesCity council proclaims April 7 Green Shirt Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday declared April 7 Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to provide an exemption to a 1999 resolution that disqualified the mayor from issuing proclamations. The exemption is so the City can proclaim April 7 as Green Shirt Day in honour of the late Logan Boulet ... Read More »
1 responseStudent letters resonate at WMS literacy assembly
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Students took to the stage Tuesday for the first time in two years at Wilson Middle School presenting their “Dear _____” letters to peers and family. The assembly was part of a literacy contest held by the school which brought in over 100 submissions from students. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s ‘Dear Basketball’ speech, ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil advocates for enhanced cardiac services
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a motion presented by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to request support from the province for an increase in the scope of cardiac services offered in the South Zone. Those improvements include the development of an interventional cardiac services program, known as a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, at the ... Read More »
1 responseShaela Miller top 3 in Project Wild series
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2022
Lethbridge musician Shaela Miller has made the Top 3 of the final season of the Project Wild country artist development series. Miller will perform Friday at the King Eddy in Calgary along with Kyle McKearney of Airdrie and Drew Gregory of Strathmore. The winner after the final showcase will win $100,953 while second and third ... Read More »
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