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City updates more inclusive land acknowledgement statement
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge updated its Land Acknowledgement on Friday to become more inclusive and welcoming. These changes were made following structural changes in local Indigenous organizations. Echo Nowak, Indigenous relations specialist for the City of Lethbridge, says these changes began in July to help make it more inclusive. “In July the City of Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Independent Film Festival rolls out the red carpet this weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives is rolling out the red carpet this weekend for its Lethbridge Independent Film Festival. The festival runs today and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Today’s films will be staged at the Movie Mill where a red carpet will be laid outdoors and Sunday’s offerings are at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP nominee for Lethbridge West riding to be named today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Who will represent the NDP in a Lethbridge West byelection? Either Rob Miyashiro or Bridget Mearns will be named the candidate today after members vote. Members can cast their votes from noon until 6 p.m. today at the Sandman Signature Lodge with online voting closing at 5 p.m. yesterday. The announcement will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking interest for BCCs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to take part on city council’s Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs) so they can make a difference in their community. City councillor Belinda Crowson spoke to reporters Friday morning and said a recruitment campaign has started and those interested have until Oct. 4 to apply. “If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALS walk helping to raise awareness about disease
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Walk Together for ALS is coming back today to help raise awareness of the disease, raise funds for research and support those who are navigating their ALS journey. This year’s ambassador is Lorie Jacobsen, a local resident who calls battling ALS her superpower, and who despite not being ... Read More »
1 responseCity set for windrow clearing service this winter
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge recently announced a new program aimed at helping residents with mobility challenges who live along snow routes, to clear the windrow along their driveways and curbs that results from plowing the roads. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City, says the program will help residents with mobility challenges ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA hosting ride to support fee assistance program
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A special event on Saturday is being staged by the YMCA of Lethbridge to support its Shape [Y]our Future Campaign. The fourth annual Len Herring Legacy Ride, a leisurely bicycle ride through west Lethbridge neighbourhoods will be staged by the YMCA. Two bicycle routes will start at the Cor Van Raay YMCA south ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ron Sakamoto has proven the doubters wrong with long career
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto says nobody believed him when he insisted he could run a successful music promotion business from Lethbridge. He still feels some in the world consider him – to use his words – a “country bumpkin.” But numerous accolades later and with his company Sakamoto Agency again in the running for a ... Read More »
1 responsePolytechnic hosting events for students and staff looking for addiction recovery community
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2024
Lethbridge Polytechnic Wellness Services will be hosting its first Donuts and Discussions today for students and staff who are looking for a community in addiction recovery. Donuts and Discussions program originated out of University of Calgary, which many post-secondaries around the province are implementing in their schools. Lori Harasem, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge Polytechnic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovery camp giving a chance to those seeking help
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Galt Gardens is home to approximately 100-200 unhoused individuals a day. While it can be used for public events and festivals, most people tend to avoid it for safety reasons. While some of the population at Galt Gardens are new, others have spent their entire lives unhoused, ... Read More »
2 responsesNew legal aid agreement reached
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has finalized a new long-term agreement with Legal Aid and the Law Society of Alberta. The three have signed a new five-year governance agreement which comes into effect today and runs until Sept. 5, 2029. “By signing this agreement, all involved have committed to ensuring Alberta’s legal aid system remains ... Read More »
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