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Exhibition makes operational changes at Hub
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition has replaced its food and beverage provider, one of several changes made to improve quality of service and economic sustainability of the organization. “We’ve made the decision to move in a different direction with our food and beverage services, with the important goal of shifting this area of our business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robbery suspect arrested, released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man accused of robbing a city convenience store has been released from custody pending the outcome of his case. Kirk Douglas Timm was released on bail Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. Timm, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, did not require ... Read More »
1 responseSocial isolation and loneliness can lead to other health issues, research shows
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A silver lining from the pandemic has been the understanding of mental health and the effects of isolation, according to some researchers in Alberta. A professor at the University of Lethbridge is working alongside other industry professionals to discover the effects of isolation on the health of mothers and their children. Gerlinde Metz, ... Read More »
1 responseSpiritual healing part of addictions recovery
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series looking at the southern Alberta opioid crisis through an Indigenous lens Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The last Canadian residential school closed in 1996. These schools were just one of the many attempts by the Canadian government to assimilate Indigenous peoples. ... Read More »
2 responsesMom gets jail for not providing necessaries of life
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who failed to provide the necessaries of life for her baby daughter, then lied to police to cover up the offence, has been sentenced to one and a half years in jail. The woman, who can’t be identified to protect the identity of the child, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancer directs passion towards teaching
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A love for dancing has translated into a love for teaching for a local resident who re-discovered her passion and herself in the process. Dayana Pedroza, a dancing instructor who grew up in the Colombian dancing scene thanks to her father and who has been calling Lethbridge home for the last few years, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC meeting early with heavy agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With a heavy agenda to deal with, the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be meeting today at 11 a.m., 1.5 hours earlier than usual. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. The agenda includes 12 submissions and an update by Community Social Development housing ... Read More »
1 responseVendors fans of outdoor market
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
With the summer sun shining, Festival Square is bustling with fresh fruit and vegetables along with handmade goods from local vendors and live music as the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and Lethbridge & District Exhibition host a Farmers’ Market every Wednesday. Payton Grindle, ambassador for the BRZ, says the outdoor market provides a different vibe. “Putting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province implements fire ban in Forest Protection Area
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has implemented a fire ban for the entire Forest Protection Area. The ban went into effect on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The province says 137 new wildfires have started in Alberta since July 1 and there is a heightened wildfire danger here. The ban does not include cities, towns, villages ... Read More »
1 responsePolice monitoring major Hells Angels gathering in Lethbridge this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A biker gang with worldwide fame and notoriety is rolling into town, establishing a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge this weekend as they celebrate the opening of their newest chapter. As a result, LPS ... Read More »
2 responsesSports events bring millions of dollars into the city: report
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
Sports events hosted in Lethbridge during the first quarter of 2024 had an economic impact of more than $5 million, according to a report. The Lethbridge Sport Council on Wednesday said the economic impact from January to March was $5,183,654 for the city and $6,127,009 for the province. The council says 24 sport organizations provided ... Read More »
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