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Hydrogen has promise for Alberta: Neudorf
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Hydrogen production and technology has many promising opportunities for the province, says MLA for Lethbridge East and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf. And the province “continues to be a destination of choice for investors and innovators in the hydrogen sector,” Neudorf said in a statement after promoting the hydrogen market at ... Read More »
8 responsesMine opponents call referendum ‘a dirty trick’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Crowsnest Pass council is guilty of pulling “a dirty trick referendum,” says a member of an organization opposed to a coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Municipality of Crowsnest council on Tuesday passed a non-binding vote of electors to be held within the next 90 days on whether they support a mine with the ... Read More »
4 responsesAttempted murder charge laid in house attack
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service have charged a 28-year-old male with attempted murder in connection with an incident where a woman was attacked in her home earlier this week. Â Corbin John Maxwell, 28, of Coaldale, is charged with attempted murder and housebreaking with intent. Â Pete Christos, acting inspector of the criminal investigation division, told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocacy group wants new performing arts centre in city
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 14th, 2024
As Lethbridge grows, so does its performing arts sector and a new performing arts centre has been on the city’s radar since 2000. The Genevieve Yates Memorial Centre opened in 1966 and has been Lethbridge’s primary performance venue. It can seat 480 spectators and has held a variety of performances from dance recitals to music ... Read More »
5 responses‘Uncle Terry’ joins seniors on walk to honour his nephew
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two-time cancer survivor Terry Fox believes his namesake nephew is the reason he’s still alive at 85 years of age. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for cancer research has raised millions of dollars since the first run was staged in 1981. On Friday, the elder Fox joined residents of Green ... Read More »
1 responseJoel Plaskett releases new album before city date
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Friday the 13th may be an ominous day for many but for Joel Plaskett it’s the day to release his latest album. Plaskett, who has forged a long music career by attracting audiences with a range of musical styles, is releasing what he feels is his most contemplative body of work yet. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full house hears SACPA talk on University of Lethbridge funding
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After breaking for the summer, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs returned to a full house Thursday afternoon at the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization. SACPA hosted Dena McMartin, faculty member and vice-president of research at the University of Lethbridge to speak about the status of federal, provincial and private research funding at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservoirs below normal capacity
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Two of three major southern Alberta reservoirs have water levels that are lower than normal for this time of year. The Oldman Reservoir, as of Wednesday, had 65 per cent capacity, down from the normal of 73 to 85 per cent. The Waterton Reservoir had 57 per cent capacity – it’s normal range is between ... Read More »
1 responseGraffiti strategy on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a summer break Lethbridge city council will be back in chambers on Tuesday. Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in City Hall. No official business is on the agenda but council does have several bylaws for readings to address. And it has three committee reports to accept or reject. One of those is ... Read More »
5 responsesCrowsnest Pass residents to vote on Grassy Mountain mine
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents of the Crowsnest Pass are going to be asked if they support development of a coal mine at Grassy Mountain. The Municipality of Crowsnest council on Tuesday passed a non-binding vote of electors to be held within the next 90 days. They will be asked on a ballot “Do ... Read More »
8 responsesElder in Residence getting honourary degree at U of L fall convocation
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge will be awarding an honorary doctorate to its Elder in Residence during the fall convocation. Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief) Francis First Charger has been an Elder in Residence for the university since 2008 and his advice has been invaluable to staff, students and faculty. First Charger started his work at the ... Read More »
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