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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 »
1 responseMuseum tour examines the role of women in military conflicts
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new tour starting next Wednesday at the Lethbridge Military Museum inside Vimy Ridge Armoury is going to be “Highlighting Herstory.” The tour, created by former Galt Museum curator Wendy Aitkens, tells the story of the roles played by women from Lethbridge and beyond during wartime from the Boer War in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ammolite company gets new ownership
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
Two leaders in the ammolite industry are combining forces in hopes to bring awareness of ammolite to the next level. Korite was founded in 1979 and recently acquired new ownership from Beth and Tracy Day Chief of Buffalo Rock Mining which has been around for about 20 years. With the new acquisition of the Korite ... Read More »
1 responseChristmas Hope Campaign looking for volunteers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas Hope Campaign approaching quickly, the various organizations taking part in brightening the holidays for those in need are looking for volunteers. Christmas Hope is a multi-agency collaboration, serving the community at Christmas, including the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders and ... Read More »
1 responseBrett Kissel to show city a side they’ve never seen
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian country star and Albertan Brett Kissel is ready to show a Lethbridge audience “The Side You’ve Never Seen” when his cross-country tour hits the Yates Centre on Nov. 12. The 34-year-old Kissel has racked up an impressive collection of awards since he first started singing professionally at the age of 12. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tribute event celebrates addictions recovery
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
People of all walks of life were able to enjoy a meal and partake in music at Southminster United Church. Kii-Maa-Pii-Pii-Tsin, an organization who helps those struggling with addiction and homelessness, recently held a Tribute to Recovery alongside Denis Grady from Franciscan and Friends, Kirby Smith, director of the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, Richard Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches grants to improve rural health care
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is investing $12 million over two years into a pair of grants aimed at improving team-based primary health care. Both the Rural Team Recruitment Grant and the Municipality Supported Clinics Grant will get $6 million over the two years. Health minister Adriana LaGrange made the announcement Tuesday morning. The Rural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increasing electoral divisions part of new provincial legislation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is introducing four pieces of legislation which would if approved by the legislature make changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, the Public’s Right to Know Act, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act and the Alberta Evidence Act. The changes are included in Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic students explore public safety opportunities
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
Lethbridge Polytechnic invited students last week to join them at their “Pathway To Public Safety – Networking Day 2024” as a recruitment opportunity for public service members. This event was located in the Trades Department of Lethbridge Polytechnic. There were multiple booths of first responders recruiting new hires, and answering important questions. There were also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Lethbridge hits the road on eighth mission
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge hit the highway early Tuesday morning for three days of advocacy in the provincial capital. Nineteen organizations are represented on the eighth mission of community and business leaders who will be holding series of meetings with government officials at the Alberta legislature starting today. A reception for government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Teachers Association wants government to rethink Bill 27
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2024
Bill 27 was introduced last Thursday and if it is passed by the provincial government, the Education Amendment Act will support families and students navigating complex conversations around gender identity, sexual orientation, and human sexuality, whilst also supporting continuity in students’ learning during a public health emergency or state of emergency. At least, according to ... Read More »
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