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Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign has officially kicked off and members of the Lethbridge Masons are ready to continue their longstanding tradition of manning the kettle located at Park Place Mall for over 25 years. Zach Marshall, Community ministries Officer with Salvation Army told the Herald Tuesday that their Christmas Kettle Campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supportive housing project well underway
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 27th, 2024
Construction is progressing on a new supportive housing project being built by Lethbridge Housing Association. The project is located at 416 Stafford Drive North and is one of the community solutions discussed at the panel discussion addressing the opioid crisis in Lethbridge that was held on Oct. 29 at the Lethbridge Public Library. The Herald ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil hears encampment strategy update
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday heard the latest encampment strategy update from Community Social Development general manager Andrew Malcolm. The update covered the period from Aug. 24 to Nov. 1. The encampment response team experienced a 19 per cent increase in reported encampments during the Aug. 27 to Nov. 26 reporting period over ... Read More »
1 responseReview paints bleak picture of Exhibition operations
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com AÂ damning independent third party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition has been turned over to the Economic Crimes Unit of Lethbridge Police Service. The review by Deloitte Canada LLP paints a sordid picture of expenses by former Chief Executive Officer Mike Warkentin and the board that were non-compliant with ... Read More »
6 responsesIt’s not too late for men to think about their health
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Even though November is ending soon, it is never too late to think about Movember and what it represents as many men struggle with mental or physical health on a regular basis and in order to bring awareness to it City Hall will be lit blue tonight. Evan Connor, senior manager of development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking posties don’t let weather deter pickets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With propane firepits for warmth, local postal workers continued to carry pickets downtown on Monday morning. Canada Post on Monday said in a release that the Crown corporation is down nearly 10 million parcels since the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job on Nov. 15. Canada Post, in a media ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice set to host annual charity checkstop
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 26th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service on discussed the fifth annual Charity Checkstop it will be hosting soon. This charity event will happen Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Park Place mall. There will be a collection of new and unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and monetary donations at the mall’s west parking lot in support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowsnest Pass voters support mine in referendum
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Eligible voters in the Crowsnest Pass on Monday went to the polls for a non-binding referendum about coal mining. They were asked on a ballot âDo you support the development and operations of the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain.â Voting began at 10 a.m. in Bellevue, Blairmore and Coleman ... Read More »
10 responsesSPC hears presentation on Crime Stoppers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fifteen per cent of tips to Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers in Lethbridge lead to an arrest and an average of $5,300 in rewards are paid annually. Those are among the statistics provided in a presentation by Southern Alberta/Lethbridge Crime Stoppers chapter president Kurt Leiblich Thursday to the Social and Safety Standing Policy Committee ... Read More »
3 responsesGlow returns for holidays
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Glow Lethbridge has officially opened its doors to the community with multiple activities under one roof that offers something for everyone. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement with Lethbridge District and Exhibition, spoke to media Thursday during a sneak peek night prior to opening the doors to the public Friday night. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA gets a look at Hutterite life
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2024
The Wilson Hutterite Colony, although self-sufficient, supports small and local businesses in the Lethbridge community. Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session hosted at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, had audiences sit in front of Mr. Henry Wurz, who is the colony’s German teacher, Ms. Claire Wurz, a member of the colony, ... Read More »
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