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Child custody battles often erupt around holidays
By Dale Woodard on February 22nd, 2022
For many Alberta families and children embroiled in long-drawn-out legal disputes, Family Day is no holiday.Ă‚Â With Family Day right around the corner on Monday, Elizabeth Turner, a Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer based in Edmonton, said it’s around those family holidays that they see more child custody disputes.Ă‚Â “As you can imagine, co-parenting is ... Read More »
1 responsePow Wow returns to Lethbridge after hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2022
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald After a year away, the International Peace Pow Wow and Festival returned to the Enmax Centre last weekend. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled last year’s event, but on Saturday and Sunday the dancing, drumming, celebrations and colourful dress took the floor, giving attendees a glimpse into traditional regalia, music and art. “Since ... Read More »
1 responseCCH teacher receives Catholic Education Award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Catholic Central High School teacher has been selected as the recipient for the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA) Excellence in Catholic Education Award for 2021-2022. Lance Rosen has been with CCH for the past four years, as a welding and religious education teacher. “I was very completely surprised and ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts protesters released on bail, five still in custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old Raymond man arrested with 12 others during the blockade at the Coutts border, has been released from custody and ordered to stay away from any more protests. Evan Colenutt was released on $1,000 bail following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court Friday. He is prohibited from going within 200 metres ... Read More »
1 responseBail denied to Coaldale man for breaches
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Coaldale man who was released on bail a couple of days after he went on a profanity laced tirade in a Lethbridge courtroom, had been warned not to breach anyĂ‚Â of his release conditions. DuringĂ‚Â the bail hearing Nov. 24, Judge John Maher warned Cody Gregory Fleming that if he breached andĂ‚Â was arrested, he ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee examines reconciliation focus
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Several key areas will be focused upon in 2022 in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Recommendations and Work Plan. Perry Stein, the City’s Indigenous Relations Advisor, gave an update on the plan to the Cultural and Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday. Stein told ... Read More »
1 responseTanika Charles to play Geomatic Attic
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Tanika Charles takes centre stage at The Geomatic Attic byline: lethbridge herald Twice JUNO-nominatedĂ‚Â andĂ‚Â two-time Polaris Prize listed Toronto soul songstressĂ‚Â TanikaĂ‚Â Charles plays The Geomatic Attic on Feb. 21. Charles is releasing her third studio album Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly on April 8.Ă‚Â The album is slated to be released through Charles’ own label Unique Applause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community care campus pitched to Cultural and Social SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council has filed for information a report submitted by a Lethbridge resident about potential ways to address homelessness and addictions issues. In a five-minute presentation, Dennis Bremner discussed a proposal for a community care campus that would allow for proper care and traditional ... Read More »
8 responsesULFA strike rally draws support
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Now in their second week of a strike, members of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association got a morale boost Friday during a day-long rally. Several speakers gave encouragement to the strikers during a raucous assembly near the main entrance to the university. With food, music, and placards, strikers listened ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Are you looking to delve into Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s rich history and culture? If so, the Lethbridge Historical Society is inviting you to join them in a look back in time. The Lethbridge Historical Society is part of the Historical Society of Alberta’s membership drive that also includes Calgary, Edmonton, Peace Country Grande Prairie ... Read More »
1 responseSakamoto launches new record label
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City music impresario Ron Sakamoto is making new moves in the entertainment industry. The legendary concert promoter’s company Sakamoto Agency has just launched a new record label. Called Sakamoto Music, and distributed worldwide by Warner Music Canada, the label has just signed its first artist – Canadian country singer Chris Buck. Sakamoto said ... Read More »
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