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Drop in support a significant challenge for UCP, says Bratt
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman For the Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2021
Well known political commentator Duane Bratt attempted to answer a question many Albertans may be asking themselves. With the UCP Government running behind NDP in the polls halfway through its mandate, what can they do to re-earn the trust of Albertans? Bratt, a political science professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge senior on the button for vaccination encouragement
By Dale Woodard on May 19th, 2021
A Lethbridge resident believes the way out of the COVID-19 crisis really isn’t that hard to pin down. Now, as more and more people line up to get jabbed for their COVID vaccinations, Al Barnhill is thanking those who have already done so and encouraging those who have not received their vaccinations – or are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation hands out grants to area organizations
By Tim Kalinowski on May 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta handed out nearly $385,000 in community grants earlier this week to help various community organizations across the region. Executive director Charleen Davidson said the grants handed out went to diverse organizations for diverse purposes. “We actually noticed the diversity, and we really have a region ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnwell girl awarded for War Amps videos
By Dale Woodard on May 19th, 2021
Neveah Fehr’s message to play safe has reached the ears of many children. It has also earned her multiple awards. Fehr, a 13-year-old from Barnwell who lost her right foot in a lawn mower accident, recently won two awards for her War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program video called Neveah says PLAYSAFE! Fehr video won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council postpones decision on proposed capital spending
By Tim Kalinowski on May 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council began debating the 2022-2032 Capital Improvement Program recommendations forwarded from the Economic Standing Policy Committee, but voted to postpone any final decisions for two weeks to allow for more community feedback on the proposed capital spending. Before the postponement, a majority of councillors voted to accept two amendments which added about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three near simultaneous fires keep crews busy Tuesday afternoon
By Herald on May 18th, 2021
Lethbridge firefighters were busy on a windy Tuesday afternoon as they responded to three fires within 30 minutes. The first fire was located on the 500 block of 12 Street South where fire crews found a couch and fence on fire, threatening to spread to the adjacent garage. Crews were able to extinguish the fire ... Read More »
1 responseWorld Bee Day event hopes to (not) shine a light on pollinators
By Tim Kalinowski on May 18th, 2021
Update: this event has been cancelled due to current health restrictions limiting gatherings LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com World Bee Day event organizers in Lethbridge hope to start a conversation with Lethbridge residents and city council about drafting a new light nuisance bylaw to protect pollinators and to make the city more liveable for all. Rena Woss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum awarded for capturing the stories behind the collection
By Tim Kalinowski on May 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives has won the prestigious Canadian Museum Association award for Excellence in Stewardship of Collections by going above and beyond to capture the human story and history behind every object in its collection. “Most people would think it would be about our care for the physical objects themselves,” states ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honkers smash and grab nets jail time
By Delon Shurtz on May 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Travis Robert Taylor was having trouble seeing as he backed a small pickup truck in front of Honkers Pub and Eatery at about 6 a.m. Nov. 29 of last year. He pulled off the balaclava hiding his face, but in that instant a security camera recorded him as he and another man drove ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piikani at odds over coal mining, says society chair
By Tim Kalinowski on May 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Mountain Child Valley Society represents the true opinion of the people of Piikani First Nation on the issue of the Grassy Mountain Coalmine, and not the elected leadership which decided to make a deal with mining giant Benga and its Canadian partner Riversdale Resources, says Adam North Peigan, chair of the society. ... Read More »
1 responseUmpire memorial remembers a ‘kind and gentle soul’
By Dale Woodard on May 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.com Mitch Ball was remembered from coast-to-coast last weekend. On Saturday, an online memorial was held for the local umpire who passed away May 1, one day shy of his 48th birthday. In a two-hour Zoom session emceed by John Oko, Ball’s family, friends and colleagues from Kelowna to Halifax gathered to share memories ... Read More »
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