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Discarded battery likely cause of Coaldale recycling centre blaze
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2024
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A discarded battery that shouldn’t have been sent to the 2Point0 recycling facility in Coaldale in the first place, is the likely cause of a fire that broke out there Friday afternoon. While an official cause of the fire has not been announced, Tyler Beaulieu of the company says sparks from ... Read More »
1 responseHonourary chiefs inducted
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2024
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter Four new honourary chiefs were inducted Monday on the Blood Tribe Reserve. The inductees include former Premier Jason Kenney, Christine Roberson, president of Indigena Holdings, Glenn Miller, president of the Last Post Fund and Max Gibb, Chief Executive Officer and principal of the Rocky Mountain Turf Club. People are ... Read More »
1 responseMagrath celebrates its 125th anniversary
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2024
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town of Magrath is home to about 2,500 people, but for one weekend every year it doubles in size with the Magrath Days celebration. This year the down celebrated its 125 anniversary and people enjoyed all sorts of festivities from their annual softball tournament, bouncy castles, trade show, ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2024
Justin Sibbet Local Journalism Initiative reporter With the RCMP leading the way, the Coalhurst Miner’s Days parade on Saturday saw thousands gather along 51st Avenue and other streets as unique vehicles rolled their way through town. Firetrucks, old and new, were joined by various other vehicles as candy was thrown to the onlooking children. Courtney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge’s Deguchi wins gold
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2024
THE CANADIAN PRESS – with Lethbridge Herald files It was a golden day for Canada on the judo mat. Christa Deguchi captured the country’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory over South Korea’s Huh Mimi in the under-57 kilogram final on Monday. Deguchi was crowned Olympic champion after Huh was flagged ... Read More »
1 responseRed Cross helping Jasper fire victims
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Red Cross is helping Albertans who have been affected by wildfires in the Jasper area by the launch of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. According to a press release sent to the Herald by the Canadian Red Cross, donations made will be used for assisting those impacted by wildfires not only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge pair cycling to fight kids’ cancer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the month of August two Lethbridge residents are joining the Great Cycle Challenge Canada to fight kids’ cancer among hundreds of Albertans and thousands of Canadians alike. Dayna Daniels and Bente Hansen are among the 69 riders who are part of the Lethbridge Chapter which at the moment is ranking fourth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tattoo artist trying to erase hate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2024
Many of our mothers have warned us tattoos are permanent and while some people have tattoos they don’t like, others have tattoos which actually reflect poorly on them as a person. One local tattoo removal buisness in Lethbridge is trying to help those people out who had gang or racist tattoos in their younger years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New initiative will keep bikes secure during Whoop-Up Days
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Those wanting to bike to Whoop-Up Days this year will see advanced security measures to keep their bicycles secure throughout the day. Volunteers from the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre will be staffing a free daily bike check, open from noon to 12:30 a.m. Paul Kingsmith, director of community engagement with Lethbridge and District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC wants council to have draft policy prepared on transition allowance
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday unanimously voted to have council recommend administration prepare a draft policy regarding a transition allowance for members of city council based on information provided to be considered by the fourth quarter of this year. An official business motion presented to city council on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets prison for firing shotgun at partner
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old Lethbridge man who fired a sawed-off shotgun at his girlfriend has been sent to a federal penitentiary. George Gregory Kibble was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of discharging a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted ... Read More »
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