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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 »

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People’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 »

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Housing 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 »

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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 »

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Lethbridge 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 »

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Lethbridge 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 »

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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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Harder says Conservatives looking to make life more affordable

By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge federal Conservative Party of Canada candidate, and current incumbent, Rachael Harder says her party will focus on jobs, the economy and making life more affordable for Canadians if elected to government. “When I am knocking on doors people here are talking to me a lot about affordability,” says Harder. “That is probably ... Read More »

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E-Free offering memorial to lives lost during pandemic

By Dale Woodard on August 21st, 2021

A special two-day event will be taking place early next month allowing people to honour and remember loved ones lost since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. “An Event to Remember” will take place Sept. 8-9 at the Evangelical Free Church at 4717-24 Ave. South. The event is open for anyone wanting to ... Read More »

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Whitegrass elects to be tried by judge and jury

By Delon Shurtz on August 21st, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A war veteran accused of striking and killing her former spouse with a vehicle more than a year ago, has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury, with a preliminary hearing. Melissa Dumaine Whitegrass made the election Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, in relation to charges of first-degree ... Read More »

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Jail 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 »

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