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Genuine response required toward injustices of residential schools
By Tim Kalinowski on June 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Terri-Lynn Fox, director of the Kainai Wellness Centre, and Elder Keith Chiefmoon to a special session of its YouTube live speaker series on Monday. Fox and Chiefmoon spoke about the legacy of residential schools, and the ongoing challenges of bringing true reconciliation between Indigenous peoples ... Read More »
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By Herald on June 21st, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Reconciliation and respect were among themes addressed Monday during the raising of the Blackfoot Confederacy flag at City Hall. Under the blazing morning sun, multiple speakers spoke to a socially-distanced crowd during a ceremony emceed by Pam Beebe, Indigenous Relations Co-ordinator of the City of Lethbridge. Speakers included Mayor Chris ... Read More »
2 responsesCity man picked to lead funeral association
By Tim Kalinowski on June 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Alberta Funeral Services Association have chosen a Lethbridge resident to help lead their post-pandemic recovery efforts. Chris Martin-Jong, general manager and funeral director for Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels, was elected president of the AFSA back in late April, and has had to get ... Read More »
1 responseTick season prompts warning
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on June 19th, 2021
With summer fast approaching, warm weather already here, and after being in isolation due to COVID-19, many Canadians are looking forward to spending time outdoors. Which is why the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is urging people to be on the lookout for ticks. Ticks themselves are not dangerous, but they can carry many bacterial ... Read More »
1 responseLockdowns called wrong approach to a pandemic
By Trevor Busch on June 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lockdowns were the wrong approach to tackling the global pandemic in Canada, argues David Redman, a retired Lieutenant Colonal and former head of Emergency Management Alberta, and has led to unnecessary deaths and undue economic hardship over the past 15 months. In an upcoming Hot Topics webinar on July 7, Redman will explore ... Read More »
3 responsesMan gets 75 days for fleeing police
By Delon Shurtz on June 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgherald.com A 35-year-old man who fled from police while his friend was being investigated for drunk driving, has been sentenced to 75 days in jail. Lyle Williams was the passenger in a white BMW that passed an unmarked police car going in the opposite direction March 22. The officer could tell the BMW was ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Police Service welcomes reinforcements
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service welcomed badly needed reinforcements as it swore in four new officers and two new community peace officers at a special ceremony on Friday. “We have vacancies,” admitted Lethbridge Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh, “and the two previous police officers who graduated earlier a few months ago, and ... Read More »
1 responseImmigrants key part of Canadian economy
By Dale Woodard on June 18th, 2021
Immigrants and refugees are a key part of Canada’s economy and are integral in off-setting skill shortage. Najib Mangal, the manager of Community Connections and Employment programs at Immigrant Services of Lethbridge Family Services, was the guest speaker at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday morning. An accredited settlement practitioner with 15 years ... Read More »
1 responseEco-friendly homes going on display
By Dale Woodard on June 18th, 2021
Five Eco Friendly homes in Lethbridge will be on display for a virtual tour this weekend. The Eco-Solar Home Tour will make Lethbridge one of its stops for the first time Saturday starting at noon. With in-person visits still not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual visit will nonetheless throw the doors open ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge crime rate down in all areas of the city
By Tim Kalinowski on June 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service held a virtual town hall earlier this week to discuss the latest crime stats in the city, and to address recent controversies which are being dealt with under its action plan. Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh first shared the good news; that crime is going down in all areas ... Read More »
1 responseWoman gets six months jail for offences
By Delon Shurtz on June 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who earlier this year threatened to kill two other people, will spend the rest of her summer behind bars. Serina Nooitgedagt, 27, was sentenced to six months in jail after she pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of uttering threats to cause death, possession of a weapon ... Read More »
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