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Southern Alberta Rhodes scholar credits rural education for success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman has become the recipient of a very prestigious scholarship. Kate Pundyk, a Crowsnest Pass native has received the Rhodes Scholarship to study in London at the Oxford Internet Institute, where she will pursue a master’s degree regarding how technology and international human rights relate. But this is just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hobgoblin Foundation donating $50,000 over five years to Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
The Interfaith Food Bank announced earlier this week they have acquired a new “Food Bank Guardian,” a long-term commitment of support to ongoing operational costs. Those who make substantial, long term commitments to provide for the future of the food bank are honoured as “Guardians” to mark the legacy and impact they will provide for ... Read More »
3 responsesNORAD ready to track Santa’s sleigh once again
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
Jaxon McGinn – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – Local Journalism Initiative reporter Every year, millions of children take to their computers, tablets, and smartphones to track the world’s greatest traveler, Santa Claus. For 66 years, NORAD has helped children of all ages track Santa on his journey around the world. Kids can check on Santa’s progress around the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas draws criticism over vaccination comments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas says people who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 shouldn’t be vilified for their decisions and deserve compassion instead. In a Facebook Live post on Dec. 16, Thomas also stated that more vaccinated people are being afflicted with COVID-19 and being admitted to hospitals than those who are ... Read More »
11 responsesCoaldale author’s ‘Canterberry Tales’ makes top 100 list
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local author has placed in the top 100 of the Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2021 with her book Canterberry Tales. “Kirkus Reviews review books for the library system, they review both published and self published books,” said Connie Penner, author of Canterberry Tales. Penner, who uses the pen name C.P. Hoff, ... Read More »
3 responsesLethbridge Legion poppy campaign exceeds goal
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Legion poppy campaign exceeded its goal for 2021 but the General Stewart branch is going to revisit using QR codes for donations next year. Glenn Miller, co-chair of the General Stewart branch told media Wednesday that the campaign goal of $90,000 was reached and so far has exceeded that figure by ... Read More »
3 responsesEnmax Centre adjusts to new health measures
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2021
Trevor Busch – Lethbridge Herald New COVID-19 restrictions handed down by the provincial government on Tuesday to control the spread of the Omicron variant has forced the Enmax Centre to implement changes. As outlined in the announcement, a 50 per cent capacity limit will go into effect on December 24 at venues that seat more ... Read More »
1 responseExtortion sentencing delayed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty more than a year ago to charges of extortion and being unlawfully in a house to commit an indictable offence, has parted ways with his lawyer. The accused, Oluwaseye Adekunle Morawo, was set to be sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the hearing was unable to ... Read More »
1 responseLocal luminaries inducted into Alberta Order of Excellence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The late Cor Van Raay is among one of 15 Albertans invested into the province’s Order of Excellence. The Order recognizes Albertans “who have made an outstanding provincial, national or international impact,” said a recent press release. It is Alberta’s highest honour and is part of the Canadian Honours System. New members were ... Read More »
2 responsesThreats and assault lead to jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who grabbed a woman by the neck and held her against the wall in her downtown apartment building, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Jeremy Paul Haight was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court where he pleaded guilty to one count of assault by choking. He also pleaded ... Read More »
1 responseVerdict in sex assault trial adjourned to new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man whose sexual assault trial concluded last week, won’t learn his fate until the new year when the judge is ready to deliver his verdict. The case against Sohil Bindra was back in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, but adjourned to Feb. 9 when a date may be scheduled for the judge ... Read More »
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