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Expo showcases need for volunteers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Like many organizations in Lethbridge, the COVID pandemic hit Volunteer Lethbridge and other non-profit groups like a ton of bricks. Fortunately, the pandemic is over; unfortunately the need for volunteers isn’t. In fact, the need is greater than ever before. “Volunteers are needed badly,” says Amanda Jensen, executive director of Volunteer Lethbridge. Volunteer ... Read More »
1 responseSummer blood and plasma donations drop despite need rising
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As the sun shines and outdoor activities become commonplace, accidents tend to occur more frequently, resulting in blood donations becoming more important. However, Canadian Blood Services says fewer donors book appointments during the warm weather months, creating a shortage even beyond normal. Brenna Scott, business development manager with Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge, ... Read More »
1 responseCollege getting new status and new name
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has received polytechnic status and will be known as Lethbridge Polytechnic to reflect the institution’s growth and ability to expand their programing. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, said Tuesday the change recognizes the growth of the institution in terms of meeting the economic needs through ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced for spending fake money
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who spent counterfeit money at a Raymond business two years ago, then returned to try it again a month later, will spend a number of weekends in jail. Timothy James Clements was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but he will serve his sentence between 7 p.m. Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing set for man who killed teen
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing has finally been scheduled for a 41-year-old Brocket man who was found guilty of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death nearly four years ago. The hearing for Dustin Big Bull, who was convicted last October of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains in the death of Tregan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused smuggler pleads not guilty
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the country late last year has pleaded not guilty to several charges. An agent for the accused’s lawyer, Sean Fagan of Calgary, entered the pleas on behalf of Kamalpreet Singh Friday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. The agent also ... Read More »
1 responseSpitting at police earns woman jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman has learned the hard way that spitting at a police officer is not only a criminal offence, it also warrants a jail sentence. On April 18 police were called to a McDonald’s restaurant after a group of unruly people were asked by employees to leave, but they refused. While police ... Read More »
1 responseStrong turnout for Pride Fest
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 25th, 2024
Lethbridge Pride Fest Society hosted their 16th annual Pride parade and celebration this past weekend. Kim Siever, president of OUTreach, says he was very impressed with this year’s turnout. “We had an entry in the parade and we had more people marching with us than previous years,” said Siever. He says this year they had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibit showcases Indigenous artists
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 25th, 2024
Fort Whoop-Up held an exhibit on Friday showcasing the work of five Indigenous artists’ research projects exploring Indigenous technologies to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Historically, Indigenous people were not welcome in the fort unless it was to trade goods or were put in jail. Walker English (Piitakyatsis) did his project on the stereotyping of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foam Fest attracts hundreds
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They walked, they ran, climbed they splashed, they laughed. And participants in the first-ever Foam Fest five-kilometre family fun run in Lethbridge got covered in lots of foam on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park. The obstacle course that featured water slides, climbing challenges, other obstacles and of course, lots of foam – about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon boat racing boosts spirits of cancer survivors
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD A rose ceremony was held on Henderson Lake Saturday during the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival to honour those who have either survived or lost their battle with breast cancer. Dragon boat teams of women gathered on the peninsula to throw roses onto the water to commemorate the ceremony. The Abreast Of ... Read More »
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