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Taber councillor sanctioned following swearing in
By Kenyon Stronski SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on November 17th, 2021
It’s been a rocky start for the newly elected Taber town council, with a member already coming under scrutiny after the Oct. 25 regular meeting of council – which was also the date the councillors are sworn in. Questions arose about Coun. Jack Brewin’s behaviour during the Oct. 25 meeting after many citizens viewed the ... Read More »
1 responseL’Arche group in the running for international music contest
By Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
L’Arche Lethbridge is excited to be representing southern Alberta in Season 2 of Battle of the Fans, an online musical competition created by L’Arche Canada, hosted by adults with disabilities. L’Arche communities from across North America and around the world are battling each other with lip sync performances to spread disability awareness and encourage disability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CityLINK Transit making adjustments
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com People haven’t been silent about their concerns and issues with the new CityLINK Transit System rolled out earlier in 2021, and Lethbridge Transit has kept their ear to the ground. Starting today, the service is implementing new adjustments intended to improve transit in the community. Service level adjustments occur quarterly and aim to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council looking into recycling of electronics and hazardous waste
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Does the potential exist for Lethbridge residents to recycle electronic and hazardous household waste at city recycling facilities? City councillor Ryan Parker wants to find out. In one of five official business motions he put forward at Monday’s council meeting, Parker asked council to approve a motion calling on city council to request ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Eve war truce musical supporting LSCO
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fran Rude and Ken Rogers are teaming up again for another fundraiser to benefit the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Running Nov. 19-21 at the Yates Centre, “All is Calm” is an a cappella musical focused on the famous 1914 World War 1 Christmas Eve truce at Ypres in Belgium. Rude and Rogers, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vast majority of City employees vaccinated
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Tuesday that the vast majority of their employees are now vaccinated, since a policy was put in place in late September. “There have been four voluntary resignations from the city and no mandatory terminations of employment by the city,” said Jason Elliott, General Manager of People and Culture ... Read More »
1 responseWinter Lights Festival set to open next week
By Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opened up for a sneak peek of the Winter Lights Festival, which is set to run from Nov. 26 until Jan. 30. With about 170,000 lights gracing trees, shrubs and garden features, the Garden is a true spectacle. From a replica of Mount Fuji to several ... Read More »
1 responseString of criminal offences earn man prison timet
By Delon Shurtz on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 24-year-old southern Alberta man who racked up a slew of criminal offences over the past 19 months, including assaults and threats to cause death, has been sentenced to nearly five months in jail. Brandon Jesse Marshall was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to the charges, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves sentencing decision for assault in gang-style attack
By Delon Shurtz on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing of an 18-year-old man who was only a youth when he stabbed another boy in the back during a gang-style attack in December 2019, has been adjourned until the new year. The man, who can’t be identified because of his age at the time of the stabbing, pleaded guilty in February to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council requests report on changes to transit
By Al Beeber on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council in its first meeting of a new term approved five official business motions put forward by councillor Ryan Parker Monday. Those motions included one that council request the City Manager to provide a report to city council on the impact of the most recent changes to the transit system. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Awards celebrating philanthropy
By Dale Woodard on November 16th, 2021
In a time of some much-needed positivity, the 2021 Inspiring Philanthropy Awards brings a sliver of light. It also highlighted individuals and companies alike as the 2021 Inspiring Philanthropy Awards were announced via a flag raising Monday morning a Lethbridge City Hall. “We’ve been hosting the Inspiring Philanthropy Awards in Lethbridge for about seven years ... Read More »
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