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Miyashiro looking to run for NDP in Lethbridge-East
By Al Beeber on August 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Outgoing city councillor Rob Miyashiro has announced his intention to seek the NDP candidacy in Lethbridge-East in the next provincial election. Miyashiro launched his bid to carry the NDP colours at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization on Monday. A two-term city councillor, Miyashiro is currently executive director of the LCSO and says he ... Read More »
11 responsesLethbridge Gymnastics Academy finally able to host grand opening
By Herald on August 23rd, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald After a few stumbles, the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy has finally vaulted into business. On Saturday morning at their grand opening on Lethbridge’s north side, the gymnastics club demonstrated a floor routine that had those in attendance duly impressed with the new layout, expanding from one bay to three. “It’s amazing,” ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Biogas signs agreement to supply FortisBC
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2021
Lethbridge Biogas LP has signed an agreement with FortisBC to supply up to 350,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas annually. This will be FortisBC’s third source of RNG from outside B.C. as the company adds new volumes of renewable gases and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The deal with the Lethbridge Biogas will supply enough energy ... Read More »
1 responseWhitegrass elects to be tried by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A war veteran accused of striking and killing her former spouse with a vehicle more than a year ago, has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury, with a preliminary hearing. Melissa Dumaine Whitegrass made the election Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, in relation to charges of first-degree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-Free offering memorial to lives lost during pandemic
By Dale Woodard on August 21st, 2021
A special two-day event will be taking place early next month allowing people to honour and remember loved ones lost since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. “An Event to Remember” will take place Sept. 8-9 at the Evangelical Free Church at 4717-24 Ave. South. The event is open for anyone wanting to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jail sentence expected as man pleads guilty to housebreaking
By Delon Shurtz on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Jordan James Sargeant expects to receive a jail sentence when he returns to court next month on charges of housebreaking to commit theft, criminal harassment and failure to comply with release conditions. The southern Alberta man pleaded guilty to the charges Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, but he won’t be sentenced until Sept. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City subsidies being offered to help pay for counselling services supporting mental health
By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge and the Canadian Mental Health Association are encouraging residents in Lethbridge who feel they need additional counselling for their mental health to take advantage of the $300,000 in City-funded subsidies available through the Integrated Coordinated Access Network. The Network provides a list of local mental health counselors who can ... Read More »
1 responseHarder says Conservatives looking to make life more affordable
By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge federal Conservative Party of Canada candidate, and current incumbent, Rachael Harder says her party will focus on jobs, the economy and making life more affordable for Canadians if elected to government. “When I am knocking on doors people here are talking to me a lot about affordability,” says Harder. “That is probably ... Read More »
2 responsesPiikani begins search for unmarked graves
By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Piikani First Nation will begin the difficult and emotional task of searching the grounds of four former local residential schools for unmarked graves. The band announced on Thursday it will begin working on Aug. 27 with SNC Lavelin, which has offered its expertise and equipment, to begin ground-penetrating radar sweeps of suspected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Journeyman Start program helping women get into trades
By Herald on August 20th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald A collaboration between Lethbridge College and a non-profit organization called Women Building Futures is giving women education in trades and construction. The 12-week Journeyman Start program started July 5 with 10 women being introduced to a range of opportunities in LC’s School of Trades. Students are learning various skills in ... Read More »
2 responsesSouthern Alcare fundraiser supports addictions recovery
By Al Beeber on August 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A fundraiser in the parking lot of The Lethbridge Herald today is aimed at helping residents of the adjacent Southern Alcare Manor. Paige Lamane, who lost her son Grant to addiction in 2020, is organizing the fundraiser which starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 9. The event will feature live music, line ... Read More »
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