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New exhibits opening at Casa

By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2024

The new Winter Exhibition Opening at Casa will showcase seven new exhibits starting today and running until Jan. 10. The community is invited to the opening reception this evening at 7 p.m. There is no cost to visit the exhibitions but donations are appreciated and can be done online at http://www.casalethbridge.ca/contact-us/. Being showcased in the ... Read More »

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Mine vote about information gathering, says Pass mayor; advocacy group denied chance to speak to Lethbridge city council

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An offer by the Crowsnest Headwaters organization to speak to Lethbridge city council about a non-binding Nov. 25 referendum on a potential coal mine at Grassy Mountain has been turned down. The organization wants council to adopt a resolution challenging the referendum passed by the Crowsnest Pass municipal council. David Thomas, communications co-ordinator ... Read More »

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Lethbridge fire department welcomes new members at grad ceremony

By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services acquired five new firefighter paramedics after the newest class of recruits graduated on Friday at the Galt Museum and Archives.  During the ceremony mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to those in attendance and addressed the five graduates, Andrew Shaskin, Harrison Morton, Taylor Curtis, Mike Stephenson and ... Read More »

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Two ceremonies set for Remembrance Day in city

By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024

Two concurrent Remembrance Day ceremonies will be staged in Lethbridge on Monday. Hosted by General Stewart Branch No. 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion, one ceremony will run inside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade centre. Doors open at 10 with seating to be completed by 10:30 and the ceremony starting at 10:45 a.m. An outdoor ... Read More »

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Cardston-born dancer to be honoured this weekend

By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 8th, 2024

Cardston-born dancer, choreographer, and educator Grant Strate is set to be posthumously inducted into the sixth Annual Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Palais Royale in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to that, Strait will be posthumously recognized with the Trailblazer Award. “When we do our annual Hall of Fame recognizing dance ... Read More »

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Finance minister appointed interim director after AIMCo board turfed

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government on Thursday has appointed Minister of Finance and Treasury Board President Nate Horner to right the flailing ship of AIMCo, Alberta’s investment agency. Horner will serve as interim sole director and chair of AIMCo effectively immediately. All AIMCo board appointments have been rescinded and a new board will be established ... Read More »

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SACPA session focuses on primary health care crisis

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted a virtual presentation Thursday about the Primary Care access crisis in the province and integrating nurse practitioners. Christiane Eitzenberger, vice president of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, spoke during the session about how nurse practitioners can be part of the solution to the health ... Read More »

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The Watch plays role in dealing with city’s issues

By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024

Toyin Obatusin – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The fact there is a drug and homelessness crisis in the city of Lethbridge does not come as a surprise to most Lethbridgians.  There have been concerns about the safety of the downtown region of Lethbridge for years, and its surrounding areas due to a lack of ... Read More »

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Blackfoot sign project continuing

By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024

Businesses and organizations in southern Alberta have the opportunity to have public facing signage in the Blackfoot language, thanks to a grant from Community Futures Lethbridge Region. This project is currently in Phase 2 after a very successful first phase of the project. Troy Grainger, executive director of Community Futures Lethbridge Region, says it took ... Read More »

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AUPE opposed to UCP bills impacting transgender youth

By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees are calling on the UCP government to put an immediate stop to its attack on trans rights in Alberta. AUPE Vice President Bobby-Joe Borodey said Wednesday she doesn’t trust the UCP Government due to what the union believes is a lack of care for the people new bills impacting ... Read More »

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Polytechnic hosts fall open house

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Polytechnic opened its doors to prospective students during their Fall Open House Wednesday with a variety of programs showcased across campus. Tom Virag, student recruiter team lead talked to media about the importance of hosting an open house and give prospect students an opportunity to experience what the institution has to offer. ... Read More »

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