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Joel Plaskett releases new album before city date
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Friday the 13th may be an ominous day for many but for Joel Plaskett it’s the day to release his latest album. Plaskett, who has forged a long music career by attracting audiences with a range of musical styles, is releasing what he feels is his most contemplative body of work yet. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full house hears SACPA talk on University of Lethbridge funding
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After breaking for the summer, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs returned to a full house Thursday afternoon at the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization. SACPA hosted Dena McMartin, faculty member and vice-president of research at the University of Lethbridge to speak about the status of federal, provincial and private research funding at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservoirs below normal capacity
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Two of three major southern Alberta reservoirs have water levels that are lower than normal for this time of year. The Oldman Reservoir, as of Wednesday, had 65 per cent capacity, down from the normal of 73 to 85 per cent. The Waterton Reservoir had 57 per cent capacity – it’s normal range is between ... Read More »
1 responseGraffiti strategy on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a summer break Lethbridge city council will be back in chambers on Tuesday. Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in City Hall. No official business is on the agenda but council does have several bylaws for readings to address. And it has three committee reports to accept or reject. One of those is ... Read More »
5 responsesCrowsnest Pass residents to vote on Grassy Mountain mine
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents of the Crowsnest Pass are going to be asked if they support development of a coal mine at Grassy Mountain. The Municipality of Crowsnest council on Tuesday passed a non-binding vote of electors to be held within the next 90 days. They will be asked on a ballot “Do ... Read More »
8 responsesElder in Residence getting honourary degree at U of L fall convocation
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge will be awarding an honorary doctorate to its Elder in Residence during the fall convocation. Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief) Francis First Charger has been an Elder in Residence for the university since 2008 and his advice has been invaluable to staff, students and faculty. First Charger started his work at the ... Read More »
1 responseFLVT does annual Terry Fox run for cancer research
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at Father Leonard Van Tighem School took part in their annual Terry Fox Blast Off Run to raise awareness and funds for cancer research Wednesday. After gathering at the school gymnasium where students and staff watched a video about Terry Fox’s journey across the country and how he raised funds ... Read More »
1 responseLeeroy Stagger showcasing new album tonight at the Owl
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 15 years, Leeroy Stagger made Lethbridge his home and tonight he’s renewing old acquaintances with a concert at the Owl Acoustic Lounge. Now resettled back on Vancouver Island where he and his family moved when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Stagger is on a tour promoting his latest album. With his ... Read More »
2 responses9/11 ceremony honours fallen firefighters
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com September 11 is a day that will forever be remembered with sadness and the feeling of loss after the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives when four airliners were hijacked, two of them which were flown into the Twin Towers of ... Read More »
1 responseFolk club celebrating 45th season
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since it was incorporated on Nov. 14, 1979 as a non-profit society, the Lethbridge Folk Club has given artists and audiences musical memories to last a lifetime. And now the club is celebrating its 45th season which kicks off Sept. 14 featuring a concert by the John Wort Hannam Trio and opening act ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers play big role at soup kitchen
By Gay O. Belarmino - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 11th, 2024
Noreve Gay O. Belarmino Local Journalism Initiative reporter Located in downtown Lethbridge with approximately 800 volunteers, the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen emphasizes the importance of their volunteer workers and why they are essential to the community. Founded on Oct. 1, 1984, the Soup Kitchen is nearing its 40th year of service. With the tremendous growth of ... Read More »
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