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Police say file remains open in Marshal Iwaasa’s disappearance
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the dissapearnce of Marshal Iwaasa, who was last seen by relatives in Lethbridge on Nov. 17, 2019. Lethbridge Police continue to investigate his disappearance and the file will remain open – with a dedicated investigator – until he is found. Anyone with information about Iwaasa can call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local philanthropists honoured with Inspiring Philanthropy awards
By Tim Kalinowski on November 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Alberta Chapter named its 2020 honourees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Inspiring Philanthropy awards with a special event at city hall on Tuesday. The honourees include: Enel Power for Indigenous outreach; University of Lethbridge graduate Terry Whitehead for the individual or family philanthropy; Lethbridge COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaigns look to help seniors at Christmas
By Dale Woodard on November 18th, 2020
AgeCare Columbia Lethbridge and London Drugs have joined forces in a special initiative to ensure seniors aren’t forgotten during the holiday season. The “A Christmas to Remember” and “Stocking Stuffers for Seniors” holiday donation campaigns officially launched Tuesday morning at London Drugs. In a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social isolation and loneliness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area Métis community honoured with flag raising at city hall
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local Métis people marked the 135th anniversary of the death of Louis Riel with a special flag raising ceremony at city hall on Tuesday. But while the event paid tribute to the past, and in particular Métis Nation founder Riel, for local participants the flag raising was also about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army teaming up to keep needy warm
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and the Lethbridge Salvation Army have teamed up to not only feed those in need, but clothe them for the winter months as well. On Tuesday afternoon at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, patrons not only got a hot meal, but were also sent away with a winter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L musicians mentor middle school band in virtual partnership
By Herald on November 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD What is an ensemble musician to do when they can no longer do what they love most? The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra and Gilbert Paterson Middle School band program turned to each other when faced with a common predicament, and it has resulted in a rare virtual partnership. When COVID restrictions meant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday Artisan & Gift Expo keeps Christmas spirit alive despite COVID restrictions
By Herald on November 17th, 2020
Dale Woodard LETHBRIDGE HERALD There were some obvious restrictions, but the Divas were still out Saturday afternoon. The 15th annual Domesticated Divas Holiday Artisan & Gift Expo took the floor at the Lethbridge Exhibition South Pavilion. With the Alberta government clamping down with restrictions on social and public gatherings as of Friday due to the swell ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing sex-related charges to face allegations of breached release conditions
By Herald on November 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man facing sex-related charges in Court of Queen’s Bench will be in provincial court later this week to face allegations that he breached release conditions on his QB matters. Gary James Lippa is charged with three counts of failing to comply with conditions, which he was ordered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope campaign begins with tree lighting
By Tim Kalinowski on November 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Representatives of the Interfaith Food Bank, the Lethbridge Food Bank, the Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services and My City Care Shop of Wonders came together for a special Christmas tree lighting at city hall on Monday, and used the event as a launching pad for their annual Christmas Hope campaign. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running with a purpose
By Dale Woodard on November 17th, 2020
Dale Woodard LETHBRIDGE HERALD For Tyson Yanchycki, it was an anniversary worth running for. Ten years after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, Yanchycki laced up for an almost cross-Alberta run Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. But this run wasn’t just about him. This trek, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council aims for no property tax increase
By Herald on November 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council set the ground rules for its upcoming budget deliberations this week by passing two major targets to shoot for. The first target was proposed by Mayor Chris Spearman. He made a motion that council should aim for a zero per cent increase in property taxes, and a zero ... Read More »
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