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City man honoured posthumously as a ‘Mighty Neighbour’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He only knew him for a couple of years but Peter Burns feels his late neighbour Neil Talbot deserved to be recognized posthumously as a “Mighty Neighbour.” Burns and Talbot’s son Kevin talked at City Hall on Wednesday morning after Burns was honoured by the City’s “Mighty Neighbours: Summer Edition” program. “I feel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newly-crowned Blackfoot Princesses ready to represent their heritage
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2024
Three new Siksikaisitapi Princesses were crowned Wednesday and will spend the next year representing both the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Siksikaisitapi-Blackfoot Confederacy by sharing the rich traditions, culture and heritage of Indigenous people. The three categories were awarded to Lira Bull Bear as Tiny Tot, Breeli White Quills as Junior, and Mirabel Good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildlife festival educates public about exotic animals
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Yes, you can have a kangaroo as a pet in Alberta and after watching Australia’s Raygun’s breaking performance at the Summer Olympics, some people might think it’s a cute idea. But a wildlife festival inside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre during Whoop-Up Days may give people curious about exotic pets some valuable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous culture and tradition celebrated at Whoop-Up Days powwow
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Agri-food Hub was flooded with the traditional sound of Blackfoot drums and singing along with the sight of colourful regalia as the third annual Siksikaitsitapi Powwow kicked off its first day on Wednesday afternoon. Powwows are ceremonious celebrations for Indigenous people to sing and dance while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leader discusses wide-ranging issues
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP leader Naheed Nenshi greeted Lethbridge residents who packed city streets for the annual Whoop-Up Days parade on Tuesday. His appearance in the parade – to what he called “an incredible reception” – came the morning after a fundraiser here for the NDP at which Nenshi introduced the party’s two candidates to represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith breakfast fuels Whoop-Up Days spirit
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 21st, 2024
The Interfaith Food Bank fueled community members with their 16th annual pancake breakfast. The three-dollar breakfast consisted of pancakes, eggs, sausage patties, beans, fresh fruit, beans and of course juice and coffee. One community member commented saying the Interfaith Food Bank hosts the best breakfast of Whoop-Up Days. “Where else can you get pancakes, eggs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to federal prison on child pornography charges
By Cal Braid SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 21st, 2024
A local man was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Aug. 13 after pleading guilty to charges of making, printing, and/or publishing child pornography, possessing child pornography and failing to comply with release order conditions. The indictable offenses were exacerbated by the fact that the man covertly possessed a cell phone after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s annual community barbecue draws big crowd
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hundreds, if not thousands, of people lined up at city hall to enjoy a hotdog, drink and music from Trevor Panczak after the parade at the 3rd annual Mayor’s Barbecue on Tuesday. Mayor Blaine Hyggen was prepared for a crowd but was still blown away by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas kicks off Whoop-Up Days with annual breakfast
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas kicked-off the Whoop-Up Days celebration with a free pancake breakfast Monday morning at PiP International where hundreds enjoyed a free meal. “I started the pancake breakfast in 2015 after I was elected and it’s become an annual tradition and something I look forward to doing for the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irrigation district has to consider wide range of needs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Timely rains and a cool spring enabled the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District to increase water allocation to members this year but dam levels are still being monitored to ensure that organization does its part for water conservation in the area. The LNID was one of many organizations who had tents set up at ... Read More »
1 responseMayor ready for the food and festivities of Whoop-Up Days
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2024
As cooler days are quickly approaching, the City of Lethbridge is heating up for one last yee-haw of the summer. Whoop-Up Days started as an agricultural fair in 1897 and has since grown to be a significant event for Lethbridge and area. While the parade kicks off the official start of the week’s festivities today ... Read More »
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