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Community yard sale aims to change perception of city’s northside
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents of the 1800 block of 6 Ave North offered others in the community a chance to take a stroll through the neighbourhood while taking part of a block-wide yard sale. Block yard sale organizer Judy Sakal Meier said all 23 households agreed to the event, some took part of it while ... Read More »
1 responseMissing man found safe in Porcupine Hills
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
A man reported missing from the Crowsnest Pass was found early Saturday night in the Porcupine Hills wilderness area west of Claresholm. Claresholm RCMP said about 7 p.m. Saturday they got a report from an outdoorsman that he and his 11-year-old son had come across an elderly man deep in the wilderness area. The man ... Read More »
1 responseContested sentencing hearing for city man
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, will face a contested sentencing hearing when he returns to court next month. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Monday, but his matter was simply adjourned ... Read More »
1 responsePolice issue 44 tickets in traffic enforcement initiative
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
Lethbridge Police issued 44 tickets for various infractions and took two impaired drivers off the road during a weekend traffic enforcement initiative. The goal of the enforcement plan, says the police service, “is to provide safer roads for all users, allow residents more peace and quiet, and alleviate demands on patrol members. “Public complaints about ... Read More »
2 responsesNew CultureLINK bus service hits the road
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new free transit service that’s been three years in planning has launched that will provide increased access to cultural facilities in the city. CultureLINK, a new city transit service that will run among all the city’s cultural attractions, including Fort Whoop-Up and Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, opened for service on Monday. The ... Read More »
1 responseTreadwell recognized as Voice of Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He’s been the voice of the ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat festival for 18 of its 20 years and on the weekend, Brian Treadwell was honoured for his long-time service. Organizers presented Treadwell with a painting of the first dragon head of the boats that were used at the festival, a work ... Read More »
1 responseRose ceremony honours battle against cancer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After having scaled back Rose Petal ceremonies for the last couple of years, the Abreast Of ‘Bridge Dragon Boat team held their ceremony surrounded by many on Saturday. The ceremony during the Dragon Boat Festival honours survivors and those who have lost their battle with cancer. “It’s great to be back on full ... Read More »
1 responsePride Fest shows its colours
By Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com L ethbridge Pride Fest was at full swing on Saturday beginning with a parade that showcased bright colours, smiles and support for those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Lethbridge Pride Fest Society president Lane Sterr lead the parade Saturday from a parking lot on Stafford Drive South across from the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseBalance test might be a warning for seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald As if we didn’t need more reason to worry about longevity while we age, here comes a new study that shows a simple balance test can give an indication when a person might die. Being a guy for whom balance has never been a strong suit, I ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Lethbridge looking for a few good people
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge wants you! Specifically to fill spots on its boards, committees and commissions. “The BCC program has undergone an overhaul since 2019. In the summer of that year, the city clerk’s office heard from council, the open and effective government committee and various BCCs about enhancements that could be made” ... Read More »
1 responseWar Amps key tag vital for support
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
The War Amps began its 2022 key tag mailing to Lethbridge in this spring with the theme “You Make Our Programs Possible.” Donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including Lethbridge’s twelve-year-old Cooper Tidmarsh. Cooper, who lost part of his right leg in a lawn mower accident, is ... Read More »
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