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Condo complex touted as key to downtown revitalization
By Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ground has broken on a new downtown condominium development overlooking the High Level bridge and Oldman River valley. 102 Scenic Drive will offer one, two and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 870 to 3,387 square feet. The project will also include when completed an indoor swimming pool and spa, ... Read More »
2 responsesJuno-nominated blues artist opening for ZZ Top, Cheap Trick
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Sue Foley won’t have much time to make an impression when she opens for Cheap Trick and ZZ Top Wednesday April 27 at the Enmax Centre but the Queen of Texas Blues has already done that time and time again. Foley, the Canadian blues virtuoso who now calls Austin, Texas home, is back ... Read More »
1 responseU of L researchers targeting Eastern Slopes snowpack in new project
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge’s Chris Hopkinson is heading a new project at the post-secondary institution that will see a partnership between academics and the public and private sectors to help understand the conditions of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes and vegetation snowpack resources. “Alberta’s Eastern Slopes are changing, and with land use practices under increasing pressure, it’s ... Read More »
1 responseSACPA abuzz with the important role of bees
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs had Shelley Hoover tune into their virtual meeting on Thursday to talk about issued that that are affecting bees, how they can be helped and what role they play in Alberta. Hoover studies apiculture and pollination in the department of Biological Sciences at University of Lethbridge. Her research is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warner family search leads to history of early black settler
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com From a road trip through Warner, Alta. in 1996 a seed was planted for an American lawyer to find all he could about a man buried in their local cemetery. Founder of the Milk River Historical Society, Dale Leffingwell, said he was approached by American lawyer F. Ross Boundy, who was looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature Centre feathers nest with new art display
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
Helen Schuler Nature Centre is announcing a new exhibit on display in its Community Art Gallery called ‘Birds of a Feather’ featuring artwork from local artist Esther Neufeld. The display will be on until May 17, showcasing southern Alberta birds in a medium of needle-felted art that adds texture and depth to every piece. The ... Read More »
1 responseWarrant considered in impaired driving causing bodily harm case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman narrowly avoided having a warrant issued for her arrest after she failed to show up for a scheduled court appearance. Jessica Lee Gearing was scheduled for a hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but she didn’t attend and Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid Hess said she has lost contact with her and ... Read More »
1 responseMedia outlets press court for Coutts warrant details
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Five national media outlets waiting to ask a judge for information used by RCMP to obtain search warrants in relation to the Coutts border protest and blockade will have to wait a little longer. The media - CBC, CTV News, Global News, Postmedia and The Globe and Mail – were, along with the Crown, scheduled Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woodturner creates pens for Ukraine relief
By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald City woodturner Terry Beaton has embarked on a project to help Ukraine relief efforts with specially crafted pens. Using acrylic blanks in the colours of Ukraine’s flag, Beaton is crafting the pens and selling them at the Allied Arts Council store downtown. The AAC agreed to waive its normal commission ... Read More »
1 responseAvison Young report says industrial trends on the mend as pandemic wanes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Avison Young has released their Lethbridge Industrial Market Insights report examining post-pandemic recovery and the city’s 2022 trends. The information in the report supports a promising future for the Lethbridge industrial market. With a central location, diversified economy, and strong labour market, Lethbridge is well-suited for industrial and agricultural business centers, logistics, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local lawyers receive Queen’s Counsel designation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three lawyers from Lethbridge and one from Blairmore have received the Queen’s Counsel designation for their high standard of service to Albertans and the legal community. Valerie Jo Danielson of Ratzlaff Danielson Law Office in Blairmore has been awarded the title of Queen’s counsel, along with Lethbridge recipients Deirdre Margaret McKenna of Davidson & ... Read More »
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