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Elder looking to lead movement for social, political change in Blood Tribe
By Tim Kalinowski on June 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Elder Roger Prairie Chicken (also known as White Water Buffalo and White Buffalo Horn) at first glance seems an unlikely person to lead a movement for social and political change on the Blood Tribe Reserve. Bespectacled, elderly, smiling, portly with a broad brimmed hat, Prairie Chicken seems more like someone’s good-natured grandfather rather ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Fresh Prince of G.S. Lakie
By Dale Woodard on June 24th, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the past school year really has been a story about how Lethbridge students’ lives got flipped-turned upside down. So it was fitting that when it came time for G.S. Lakie Middle School to do another of their feature video productions, they settled on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. With G.S. Lakie ... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta irrigation districts merger approved by boards
By Tim Kalinowski on June 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The boards of both the St. Mary River Irrigation District and the Taber Irrigation District have approved a merger, in principle, between the two organizations. David Westwood, general manager for the SMRID and the designated spokesperson for the TID on the merger issue, said given the long history between the two districts who ... Read More »
1 responseWoman accused of robbing taxi driver waiting to deal with charges
By Delon Shurtz on June 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of robbing a taxi driver and stealing his car, is still waiting to deal with her charges some 19 months later. Kimberly Mae Eagle Speaker is charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, theft of a vehicle, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of ... Read More »
1 responseHenderson pool set to open this weekend
By Al Beeber on June 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Henderson Lake Pool is opening just in time to give respite from a heat spell hitting southern Alberta this weekend. The city pool opens Friday with reduced capacity and Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions in place. Sunni Belle, general manager of Recreation Excellence Pools, said the pool will operate on a first-come, first-served basis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coal company makes case to City SPC
By Tim Kalinowski on June 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Atrum Coal chief development officer Tony Mauro and consultant Vlad Grigore presented to the Economic Standing Policy Committee of city council on Wednesday to address local concerns about the environmental and water impacts of its proposed metallurgical coal mine in the Oldman River watershed. “We are a responsible mineral developer with a focus ... Read More »
1 responseMajor budget cut will impact City green spaces, says parks manager
By Herald on June 23rd, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge residents will notice a difference in their local parks and greenspaces this year as the City’s Parks department copes with a $500,000 budget cut in 2021. “These budget reductions pretty much affect all areas in the parks system,” confirmed City of Lethbridge Parks manager David Ellis in a press ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment ordered for accused
By Delon Shurtz on June 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man facing numerous criminal offences, including flight from police, has been ordered to undergo a psychological assessment to determine his fitness to stand trial. The assessment, which will be conducted at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary, was ordered last week for Darcy Red Crow, who appeared in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Lethbridge unveils new ‘Gateway to Opportunity’ brand
By Dale Woodard on June 23rd, 2021
Lethbridge is the Gateway To Opportunity. And now the city has the brand to back it up. On the 112th anniversary of the completion of Lethbridge’s High Level Bridge, the City of Lethbridge is combining its past with the future with a new brand, helping build community pride while attracting new visitors, investors, businesses, students ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil candidate focusing priorities on housing and community spaces
By Tim Kalinowski on June 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council candidate Jenn Prosser says two of her main priorities if elected this fall would be to grow community spaces and to tackle the housing issues in the City of Lethbridge. “The amount of work done on a person to person level by individuals and service organizations in our city is incredible, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot identity key to getting off streets, says Brave Rock
By Tim Kalinowski on June 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com It’s mid-afternoon in Galt Gardens. The sky is overcast, but the temperature is mild. Restless individuals, most of them Indigenous people, move around here and there. Some meet with friends and exchange news, some shuffle around like their legs are dragging a great weight, and others speak in furious whispers to one another ... Read More »
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