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Community care campus pitched to Cultural and Social SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council has filed for information a report submitted by a Lethbridge resident about potential ways to address homelessness and addictions issues. In a five-minute presentation, Dennis Bremner discussed a proposal for a community care campus that would allow for proper care and traditional ... Read More »
8 responsesULFA strike rally draws support
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Now in their second week of a strike, members of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association got a morale boost Friday during a day-long rally. Several speakers gave encouragement to the strikers during a raucous assembly near the main entrance to the university. With food, music, and placards, strikers listened ... Read More »
2 responsesSakamoto launches new record label
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City music impresario Ron Sakamoto is making new moves in the entertainment industry. The legendary concert promoter’s company Sakamoto Agency has just launched a new record label. Called Sakamoto Music, and distributed worldwide by Warner Music Canada, the label has just signed its first artist – Canadian country singer Chris Buck. Sakamoto said ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Are you looking to delve into Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s rich history and culture? If so, the Lethbridge Historical Society is inviting you to join them in a look back in time. The Lethbridge Historical Society is part of the Historical Society of Alberta’s membership drive that also includes Calgary, Edmonton, Peace Country Grande Prairie ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips expects UCP to balance budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Phillips is hoping the UCP does the right thing when it announces the provincial budget on Feb. 24. The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West says with rising oil prices, the UCP has the chance to make a positive impact on Albertans with its next budget. “The UCP is likely to balance the ... Read More »
3 responsesIndigenous students look toward future
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For Shelley Kirkvold, Thursday’s Striving for Higher Learning gathering at Catholic Central High School will just be the first of more to come. The ‘Iisopok’ksikatkimayaa – Striving for Higher Knowledge’ event at CCHS was specifically for grade 11 and 12 First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division ... Read More »
1 responseExplosives and trafficking nets three year sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught in 2020 with drugs, cash and explosives, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Shaun Ryan Hlavach was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of possession of an explosive substance and possession of a prohibited weapon, and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New exhibits opening at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Art lovers will have the chance to not only see some new works, but also meet the artists themselves as the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin presents three new exhibitions on display starting today until April 24. The public is welcome to attend tonight’s opening reception from 7-9 p.m. Opening ... Read More »
1 responseFourth man charged in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 12th individual who was arrested in relation to the protest at Coutts and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, had his matter addressed Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Jerry Mitchell Morin, who is remanded at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was not required to appear in court, but was represented by Calgary lawyer Andrew ... Read More »
1 responseCo-management arrangements off the table for U of L
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge won’t consider co-management arrangements preventing it from independently prioritizing the interests of stakeholders such as students, said the U of L in a Wednesday statement on its bargaining page. The university says its striking faculty association is not mandated to consider the interests of students or other stakeholders in ... Read More »
1 responseCity pushing forward with sale of Bowman
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday tasked administration with the job of preparing and developing a request for proposal process (RFP) that contemplates the sale of the Bowman Building to private entities. Administration has been asked to report back to council by May 24 on that effort. The motion was passed by a 6-2 ... Read More »
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