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Fossil hunter discovers rare sea mollusk
By Tim Kalinowski on February 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com An amateur fossil hunter with a knack for uncovering rare finds has done it again not far from Lethbridge. Saskatchewan resident Jonathan Ganshorn, founder of the kids fossil hunting group the Dino Hunter Gang, discovered a rare sea fossil while out searching near the St. Mary River on Crown lands 20 km southwest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homeless advocates calling for more aid during cold snap
By Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local advocates for Lethbridge’s homeless community are calling for more aid from the community to help during this extreme cold snap. “I am seeing a lot of people wandering around without any gloves, without any toque, in inadequate winter clothing,” says Bill Ginther, executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta plants factor in LC antibiotics research
By Greg Bobinec on February 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College researchers are doing their part to discover and develop new antibiotics as a potential crisis looms over the next few decades with infectious diseases become increasingly immune to treatment, by testing plants native to Alberta for antibiotic molecules. The work of microbiology senior research scientist Sophie Kernéis and lab technician Leanne ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge gives boost to Samaritan’s Purse
By Dale Woodard on February 6th, 2021
Over the holiday season, Lethbridge residents – and the rest of Canada – delivered. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians packed 373,188 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and other items during the Samaritans Purse 2020 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign that recently ended. Among those shoeboxes contributed, 2,365 came from Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City not reopening recreation facilities yet
By Tim Kalinowski on February 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge will not be re-opening city-owned recreation facilities to the public. “The reality is the recent announcement of easing of some restrictions doesn’t allow for usage of the facilities we were hoping for,” explained City of Lethbridge general manager of Culture and Recreation Robin Harper. “We have worked with our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation helps United Way
By Dale Woodard on February 6th, 2021
A retailer’s generous donation is helping out several United Ways across western Canada in the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 20, the United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta in downtown Lethbridge became a PPE distribution spot thanks to a donation of 60,000 face masks, 1,800 bottles of hand sanitizer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community starts with you!
By Stan Ashbee on February 6th, 2021
Community journalism is, and has always been, an invaluable asset to community newspapers. Moving forward in 2021 is no exception. The eyes and ears of any community is its citizens, simply armed with the ability to provide pictures, news tips, story ideas, event listings (virtual or otherwise) and a plethora of other community-related material. Sure, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CLARIFICATION
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on February 6th, 2021
In reference to the article “Application made for harm reduction site”by Tim Kalinowski in the Feb. 5 edition of The Lethbridge Herald, the current occupant of the proposed site at 422 13 Street N., Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training, is still in lease negotiations for potential continued occupancy, and has no association with HIV Community ... Read More »
1 responseStore clerk calmly handles maskless customer
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A video of a local grocery store clerk’s cool-headed confrontation with a customer who refused to wear a mask has gone viral on social media. Eighteen-year-old Brynn McNeely was working Wednesday evening at her job at London Road Market when she was approached by a female customer who was not ... Read More »
21 responsesHeart and Stroke campaign goes virtual
By Stan Ashbee on February 5th, 2021
For over 60 years Heart Month has been recognized in Alberta, as a caring and helpful reminder to look after your health and to raise awareness about vital information, such as the signs of heart attack. Since the Heart and Stroke Foundation was first created, the organization has had wonderful volunteers across the province, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC tradition meets technology for Indigenous Services
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services has found new ways to provide support for their students by combining technology with traditional teachings. Twice a week, the college’s students are able to meet online with the college’s Elders and Grandparents over Zoom for fireside chats as part of the Cultural Support program. Each Monday, the session ... Read More »
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