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Get smart: field day exhibits the results of ag research
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
Farming Smarter on Wednesday and Thursday invited local growers to its Lethbridge site for their annual Field Days. The event was a timeout and a learning opportunity for farmers who are busy making hay while the sun shines. Farming Smarter specializes in agronomic research and experimental field trials in which it uses an acquired body ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artists represented in Fort Macleod celebrations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
The Town of Fort Macleod is celebrating 150 years this weekend. One of the main attractions of the celebration will be the Main Street Stage with several artists performing. John Wort Hannam, a musician who originated from Fort Macleod, was in charge of programming the music. He lined up 10 artists for the two days, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi leadership addressed at SACPA
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
After winning the NDP vote by 86 per cent, Naheed Nenshi is the new political leader for the NDP. What lies next for the leader of the Oppositional Party? Duane Bratt, political science professor at Mount Royal University, elaborated on the leadership campaign at Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on Thursday. Bratt says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smudging ceremony precedes sentencing for man charged in powwow stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Kainai man charged after a violent stabbing at a peace powwow in Lethbridge last year, had hoped he could avoid jail when he was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice. Dylan Brave Rock, who had previously pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated assault, was counting on the judge accepting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane reduction coming to Whoop-Up
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com This summer will see westbound Whoop-Up Drive dropping to two lanes as an estimated $1.9 million rehabilitation project begins. Starting on Tuesday, just after the long weekend, the inside lane of westbound Whoop-Up will be shut down as crews begin concrete deck surface repairs. The work will be completed in stages, moving to ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale receives $4.5M for water infrastructure
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
With twinning of Highway 3 now underway, municipalities along the route are preparing for the surge of activity that will accompany it. Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter met this week with Coaldale officials at the town’s Civic Square to hand off a grant cheque for $4.5 million for a new treated reservoir and pump station. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province balances budget for third straight year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta has balanced its budget for the third straight year ending it with a $4.3 million surplus. The provincial government released its year end-report on Thursday. The province says its strategy has earned it credit rating upgrades “from multiple firms, including Fitch’s recent upgrade to AA.” As of March 31, the province had ... Read More »
1 responseMan caught twice with a stolen vehicle sent to jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man caught with a stolen pick-up truck last February then a stolen motorcycle three months later, has been sentenced to four months in jail. Ellis Martin Stokes was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice after pleading guilty to two charges of possession of stolen property. On Feb. 19 while ... Read More »
1 responseSPC hears report on snow control
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com New City plowing practices and the impact of significant snowfall caught some residents off guard, the Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council heard Thursday in a report. Transportation Operations manager Juliane Ruck and Transportation GM Darwin Juell presented a Phase 2 information update to the SPC which met in council chambers at ... Read More »
1 responseWatermain failure here wouldn’t have same impact as in Calgary
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Could a watermain catastrophe similar to Calgary’s happen in Lethbridge? Not likely. City council on Tuesday in response to an administrative inquiry from Belinda Crowson, heard from Water and Wastewater General Manager Doug Kaupp, that if a single transmission pipe failed, it would only impact two of the six reservoirs ... Read More »
1 responseRib Fest ready to heat up again in Lethbridge this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The trucks are rolling back into town with their barbecues lit and ribs smothered in sauce. Rib Fest will be setting up at the Lethbridge Exhibition this weekend with music, movies and of course, delicious ribs on offer for those in attendance. From Dan Berdusco to the Lethbridge Big Band, there are nearly ... Read More »
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