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Hurricanes caught off guard by paid parking decision
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Hurricanes say a decision by the City of Lethbridge to launch paid parking in September at the Enmax Centre wasn’t discussed with the club beforehand and has potential to harm revenues. Team governor and president Doug Paisley discussed the situation with media at the arena on Wednesday. “The biggest thing for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College Home Design Expo showcases work of engineering students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s first-year Engineering Design Technology students had the opportunity to showcase what they have been working on during the Home Design Expo Wednesday. EDT instructor Bill Smienk said the four presenting students volunteered for the task which meant extra work for them but also extra learning. “They were provided with some additional ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous students explore what CCH has to offer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Grade 9 and 10 students from various Holy Spirit Catholic School Division schools participated in the Iikaahkikkamina (Encouragement) Gathering this week at Catholic Central High School. CCH coordinator of First Nations Metis and Inuit education, Shelley Kirkvold said the day focused on encouragement for Grade 9 and Grade 10 students who are coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SCAN unit shuts down northside drug house for second time
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A northside drug house was shut down Wednesday for the second time in a year. And this time, it may be permanent. The residence at 124 19 St. N. was boarded up, fenced and had its locks changed yesterday after the Alberta Sheriff’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit successfully obtained another Community Safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library hosting Red Dress Day
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
Nicholas Allen – for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD A beading class at the Lethbridge Public Library on Wednesday focused on red dress pins in memory and honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women for Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day takes place annually on May 5 and is a day that brings awareness and calls ... Read More »
1 responseFight against HIV/AIDS in Africa continued during pandemic
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
A Canadian-based organization is championing community-based partners in response to the AIDS pandemic in Africa. During the last week’s session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) shared how its community-based partners in sub-Saharan Africa are safeguarding the progress made in the fight against HIV and AIDs while battling ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity board responds to faculty group vote of non-confidence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is disappointed in a non-confidence vote by a group of professors. On Monday, the Faculty Governance Group of the U of L sent a press release to city media saying 328 faculty members had participated in the vote with 296 supporting it. The motion states “I, ... Read More »
1 responseBindra found guilty in multiple sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man drugged three women and sexually assaulted them on separate occasions a judge has concluded. Judge Jerry LeGrandeur found Sohil Bindra guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court of administering a drug to the women so he could assault them. He stayed one charge of sexual assault in relation to one of the women, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author hopes to tickle the twine with “Hockey Stories”
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After writing multiple academic books, a local author has decided to write his first novel. With an extensive hockey knowledge, he decided to write a fictional hockey novel. Retired University of Lethbridge professor Gordon Hunter is bringing to life “Hockey Stories”, a fictional tale of two hockey players from rural Saskatchewan who find ... Read More »
1 responseAdjustments being made to new cityLINK transit system
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Adjustments are being made to the new cityLINK transit system which council last week voted to make permanent. The changes being made to the service come into effect today. They include: • Demand Response Zone 103 will service the Lethbridge Airport and Prairie Arbour estates. • Demand Response Zone 103 will now end ... Read More »
1 responsePaid parking coming to the Enmax Centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Paid parking is being introduced Sept. 1 at the Enmax Centre for people attending events there. Lethbridge Hurricanes ticket holders will be exempt from paying the fees. The parking fee will be $5 per vehicle. Fees can be paid at kiosks in the parking lot and arena or via the City’s parking app ... Read More »
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