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Oral History Summer Institute aims to empower story teller and listener
By Tim Kalinowski on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge recently wrapped up its first Oral History Summer Institute which had a diverse group of participants gathering virtually for six weeks to talk about traditional ways of knowing and exploring the revolutionary power of storytelling. The Summer Institute was hosted by the U of L’s Centre for Oral History ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protecting furry friends in the hot dog days of summer
By Al Beeber on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The excruciating heat of summer is not only difficult for humans but also their four-legged companions, especially dogs. While temperatures in Lethbridge are not expected to reach the recent highs during the heat dome, in the next 14 days residents here can still expect to see the mercury hit 34C on several days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition set for this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2021
The grilling will be getting good this weekend. Lethbridge will host Alberta’s first Master Series Barbecue Competition – Smoke, Wind and Fire – July 10 and 11 at Exhibition Park. The event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the world’s largest competitive barbecue organization. The “Smoke, Wind and Fire” competition will award prizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad luck with stolen vehicles leads to jail
By Delon Shurtz on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Matthew David Keeler didn’t want to pay to have one stolen vehicle repaired, so instead, he simply stole another one. A stolen Chevy Silverado 2500 Keeler and a woman were driving broke down on Jan. 14 of last year in the parking lot of Picture Butte UFA. The woman approached an employee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CanadaWest forum discusses U.S. trade relationship
By Tim Kalinowski on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Concerns about protectionism in the recently tense trading relationship between Canada and the United States dominated the conversation at the the CanadaWest Foundation’s “Talking to the Neighbours over the Fence Post-Covid” virtual forum held earlier this week. The heart of the online event was a Q & A session with Lethbridge East MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional jail sentence for sex offender
By Delon Shurtz on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man serving a four-year prison term for sex-related offences against a 13-year-old girl, will serve an additional jail sentence once his penitentiary sentence is completed. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of failing to comply with conditions of a release order, and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Buffalo Junction sign pointing the way to Head-Smashed-In
By Dale Woodard on July 8th, 2021
The Buffalo Junction sign has received some top-notch touch-ups. After being taken down from its location on Highway 785, the sign, which was first erected in 1987 and has been directing travellers to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, returned in June. “The community has just been thrilled,” said Sandi Davis, President, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown Farmers’ Market offers up bounty of produce
By Herald on July 7th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge residents enjoyed the first Downtown Farmers’ Market of the summer on Wednesday. Creating a feast for the eyes, the stalls lined with fresh produce and locally sourced goods of all kinds enticed many to come out under sunny skies to fill their custom orange Downtown Lethbridge cloth bags (provided ... Read More »
1 responseRedman questions pandemic response in virtual webinar
By Stan Ashbee Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 7th, 2021
In Canada — in an emergency and in the country’s emergency management process — governments have pre-defined, pre-written plans, noted David Redman during a “Hot Topics” virtual webinar July 7 entitled, “Beyond the Crisis: The real story on our government’s pandemic response.” As for these plans, Redman said, in Alberta there is one dated from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terry Fox run being planned again as a virtual event this September
By Al Beeber on July 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the second straight year, the annual Terry Fox Run will be a virtual affair in Lethbridge. Co-chair Bobbie Fox said Monday the 2021 edition of the fundraiser for cancer research will be staged Sept. 19. People can register in advance as individuals or in groups for the event, which was started after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bear spray assault leads to month-long jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on July 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com On a cold October day, at about 4:45 in the morning, Susan Leigh Stabs Down approached a group of people which had gathered at a gas station on 6 Avenue South downtown. Stabs Down, 45, knew one of the individuals well, and after a brief discussion with the other woman, Stabs Down attacked ... Read More »
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