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‘Blessing bags’ filled with kindness for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Indigenous Recovery Coaching Program has partnered with students from the Catholic Central High School Interact Club to spread kindness this holiday season to those in need. “During our outreach hours, we were noticing an increase in our participants experiencing holiday blues, from living at the shelter or addiction,” said Cherie Shot Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A life of experience has Mills helping others amid struggles
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The opioid crisis in Lethbridge is the worst it’s ever been and everyone needs to play a role in solving it, speaker Alvin Mills told the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday. Mills gave his perspective on the drug crisis and homelessness to SACPA, speaking about his own struggles ... Read More »
2 responsesPreliminary hearing held for man accused of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A two-day preliminary hearing has begun for a 39-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of drugs into Alberta from the U.S. The hearing – to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial – began Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where the Crown is expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ode to Joy! continues New West’s tradition of comedy-music revues
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The New West Theatre ensemble is returning to the indoor stage next week with their upcoming music-comedy revue Ode to Joy! performed at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Ode to Joy! opens on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yates. On Thursday, media were invited for a sneak peek where the cast of ... Read More »
2 responsesUniversity presentation explores gender-based violence on National Day of Remembrance
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of a call to action, the University of Lethbridge hosted a webinar this week focused on understanding the impact of gender-based violence on university campuses. With Dec. 6 recognized the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the country remembers the lives of the 14 women who died ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardboard boats test student’s ingenuity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They engineered, they built and they conquered. Or they sank. But the students involved in the 21st annual Career Transitions cardboard boat races Thursday at the University of Lethbridge didn’t seem to mind. Career Transitions, a charitable organization serving schools across southwestern Alberta, teamed up with the University of Lethbridge for the event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faculty Association moves into new headquarters as negotiations approach second year
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association has acquired a secondary headquarters location in the heart of downtown. The measure was taken as a proactive approach to the almost two years in negotiations regarding wage increases, academic freedom and collegial governance. They say in the case things do not go well ... Read More »
1 responseSpitting assault lands man a jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old man who spat in the face of a store’s loss prevention officer has been handed a 45-day jail sentence. Cody Clare Matthews pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, stemming from an incident Feb. 20 of last year. Court was told a woman was caught stealing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sculpture pays homage to city’s First World War contribution
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A bronze sculpture paying homage to the last artillery gun to fire in the First World War by the Lethbridge Field Battery was unveiled at Exhibition Park on Wednesday. Created by artist Don Toney, “Legacy of Alberta” took one and a half years to complete and weighs between 250-300 lbs. The one/sixth lifesize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police see rise in cryptocurrency-related frauds as locals lose more than $800,000 this year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public to be cautious after an increase in cryptocurrency-related frauds. Â “We had very few previous reports of frauds, however, this year we are seeing an uptake in that. We investigated multiple complains with over 18 victims, where local residents have been defrauded over $800,000,” said Sgt. ... Read More »
2 responsesMotorists help top up levels at city food banks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
Motorists bringing in their vehicles to make sure all fluids were topped up heading into the winter months also did their part to top up the Lethbridge Food Bank and the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. The annual Free Lube, Oil & Filter event benefiting both local food banks took place at Davis GMC Buick this ... Read More »
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