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Festival of Nativities set to be held as a drive-thru event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new spin is being put on an indoor nativity festival that ran several years at a south Lethbridge church. The Festival of Nativities at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Scenic Drive went on hiatus when COVID-19 restrictions were implemented but an outdoor version of it is being mounted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s Hockey Challenge facing off for charity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com There won’t be any contact but participants in a charity hockey game will be hoping to make a big hit with the organizations they’ll be helping. Mayor Blaine Hyggen will be backstopping a City of Lethbridge team against a community squad Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at the ATB Centre in a fundraiser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police boot camp looking to add diversity to the force
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants to put more boots on the ground and as part of a diversity mandate is launching a new police boot camp recruitment drive targeting female cadets. The new four-day boot camp series is intended to help future female constables hone their physical fitness. “The more diverse we are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southminster filled with the sounds of the symphony
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra hosted Bradley Parker on Piano as part of their Symphony Series II titled Hungarian Rhapsody on Monday at the Southminster United Church. Glenn Klassen, Music Director of the Lethbridge Symphony, was very pleased with the turnout as there was almost a full house in attendance. ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf says government re-engaged in talks with doctors
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says the Alberta government has re-engaged the Alberta Medical Association in talks on the master agreement previously cancelled by the UCP. “I think that’s a key piece of agreement that needs to be in place. Family doctors are private entities, they’re private businesses. The government doesn’t establish (them), ... Read More »
4 responsesRob Miyashiro wins NDP nomination for Lethbridge East
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He spent two terms on Lethbridge city council and now Rob Miyashiro is looking to serve residents in the Alberta legislature. The executive director of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization won the NDP nomination for Lethbridge East Sunday night on the second ballot. Miyashiro was running against Kevin McBeath, Amanda Jensen and former ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice Commission denies request for public inquiry
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission will not be ordering a Section 32 Public Inquiry of the Alberta Police Act requested by the lawyer of MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips. On Monday, the police commission issued a statement to media saying after receiving legal advice it considered several factors before making the decision. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddy bears and pillow cases filling a need for comfort
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
Thanks to a needlepoint initiative, some heads will rest comfortably. There will also be some plush toys to snuggle up to as well. On Saturday afternoon, Fabric Fusion Inc. unveiled 1,000 pillow cases and 47 teddy bears to be given out to local organizations. A product of some tireless handiwork by both Fabric Fusion. customers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Child Day event celebrates the rights of children
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Saturday was all about the kids. And Lethbridge’s patented knock-you-sideways wind wasn’t going to prevent that from happening. National Child Day was celebrated Saturday afternoon at Coalbanks Elementary School as children and parents alike enjoyed the sunshine, but also braved the breeze that whipped the west side school. As that ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of armed robbery and threats set to return to court next month
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who is accused of helping a woman rob another man last year, may finally move ahead with the case when he returns to court next month. Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller told court Thursday he still needs some additional disclosure, which will have some consequences in relation to the case. But when ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal L’Arche ends at second round of Battle of the Bands
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local group competing in the Battle of the Fans lip sync competition put on by L’Arche has been beaten out in the second round by L’Arche Honduras, but the experience was still a fulfilling one. Battle of the Fans is in its second season this year. It is an initiative of L’Arche ... Read More »
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