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High level bridge tops list of must-see engineering and geoscience wonders
By Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2021
The Lethbridge viaduct tops a list of engineering and geoscience wonders people need to see this summer in Alberta. This list was created by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. APEGA says “the list is a mixture of beauty and ingenuity, offering jaw-dropping attractions in every corner of the province.” It cites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovery camps hoping to help the ‘Blackfoot Way’
By Herald on August 24th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Kii maa pii pii tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing Centre is hoping to hold a series of two 28-day recovery camps this fall to help those trying to kick addiction among Lethbridge’s Blackfoot community. The proposed camps, one for men and one for women, would run seven days ... Read More »
4 responsesEntrepreneurs set to make pitch to Downtown Dragons
By Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2021
Local entrepreneurs should polish their pitch for a chance at a big discount on vacant downtown space for their business this fall. Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge, the Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures and the Heart of our City Committee, is hosting a Dragons Den-style pitch competition. In a first for ... Read More »
1 responsePeople’s Party candidate running for a change in voice in Lethbridge
By Tim Kalinowski on August 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge People’s Party of Canada candidate Kimmie Hovan says her party stands for personal freedom, respect for all citizens rights, fairness and responsibility. “I decided to run because I think there needed to be a change in voice for Lethbridge constituents,” says Hovan. “I chose the People’s Party because last election I couldn’t ... Read More »
1 responseHousing service partners with U of L as students prepare to return to class
By Dale Woodard on August 24th, 2021
With colleges and university students ready to head back to school, a program is in place to ensure students and landlords alike can find a living arrangement that make both feel at home. Since 2003, Places4Students has been helping students in Canada and the U.S. find lodging as they learn and last year partnered with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend tour has beer and downtown history on tap
By Dale Woodard on August 24th, 2021
A tour of some downtown locales and a bit of sampling was brewing for some lucky diners over the weekend. And a history lesson was the main course as the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ hosted the Downtown History and Beer Tour Saturday. The annual event featured walking-distance stops at the Italian Table, the Round Table Board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miyashiro looking to run for NDP in Lethbridge-East
By Al Beeber on August 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Outgoing city councillor Rob Miyashiro has announced his intention to seek the NDP candidacy in Lethbridge-East in the next provincial election. Miyashiro launched his bid to carry the NDP colours at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization on Monday. A two-term city councillor, Miyashiro is currently executive director of the LCSO and says he ... Read More »
11 responsesLethbridge Gymnastics Academy finally able to host grand opening
By Herald on August 23rd, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald After a few stumbles, the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy has finally vaulted into business. On Saturday morning at their grand opening on Lethbridge’s north side, the gymnastics club demonstrated a floor routine that had those in attendance duly impressed with the new layout, expanding from one bay to three. “It’s amazing,” ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Biogas signs agreement to supply FortisBC
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2021
Lethbridge Biogas LP has signed an agreement with FortisBC to supply up to 350,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas annually. This will be FortisBC’s third source of RNG from outside B.C. as the company adds new volumes of renewable gases and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The deal with the Lethbridge Biogas will supply enough energy ... Read More »
1 responseJail sentence expected as man pleads guilty to housebreaking
By Delon Shurtz on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Jordan James Sargeant expects to receive a jail sentence when he returns to court next month on charges of housebreaking to commit theft, criminal harassment and failure to comply with release conditions. The southern Alberta man pleaded guilty to the charges Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, but he won’t be sentenced until Sept. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City subsidies being offered to help pay for counselling services supporting mental health
By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge and the Canadian Mental Health Association are encouraging residents in Lethbridge who feel they need additional counselling for their mental health to take advantage of the $300,000 in City-funded subsidies available through the Integrated Coordinated Access Network. The Network provides a list of local mental health counselors who can ... Read More »
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