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Council passes conversion therapy bylaw
By Shurtz, Delon on July 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given third reading to a bylaw prohibiting conversion therapy in Lethbridge, despite efforts by three councillors to delay approval so the City can hold a public hearing on the issue. Councillors Joe Mauro, Blaine Hyggen and Ryan Parker urged fellow councillors Monday to delay final reading of ... Read More »
1 responseCity looks to talk trash with public
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD From now to Aug. 14, Lethbridge residents, institutions, businesses and industry groups will have a chance to share their ideas on how waste is handled in the community. The “Let’s Talk Trash” community engagement program has been developed by the City of Lethbridge to ensure everyone has a voice in the creation of ... Read More »
4 responsesUnited Way seeking donations in lieu of cancelled golf tournament
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta has been forced to cancel its Local Love Golf Classic, which was scheduled for Aug. 11 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Each year the tournament raises about $30,000 for the United Way. This year, in the wake of COVID-19, ... Read More »
1 responseMobility/Accessibility Master Plan approved
By Shurtz, Delon on July 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com City councillors have adopted a long-term strategy they believe will guide them as they plan a community that is accessible for all people, but particularly for those with physical, sensory and cognitive challenges. Councillors unanimously approved the Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan during a regular council meeting Monday. The master plan, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moms come together for photo to show lives lost to opioid crisis
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald -piikani nation gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over the weekend, families from all over southern Alberta joined with the Piikani Nation for a memorial photo shoot to honour and remember the many lives lost to the opioid crisis. Moms Stop the Harm created the seven-part series across the country to physically show the expanding impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to offer summer camps in August
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD University of Lethbridge summer camps offered through Destination Exploration and Horns Recreation during the month of August will proceed, the U of L announced in a news release. All camps will operate according to the provincial guidelines for day camps to ensure the safety of campers and staff. This includes maintaining proper physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trader Tales returning to Fort Whoop-Up
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Fort Whoop-Up is partnering with New West Theatre, the Friends of the Galt and Dunlop Ford to present two new Trader Tales fundraising events at Fort Whoop-Up. On Friday and Aug. 21, traders will once again visit the Fort and regale audiences with stories from the 1880s when Fort Whoop-Up was alive with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s been a long and rewarding road for U of L science graduate
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Elani Bykowski’s time at the University of Lethbridge has been a journey, both figuratively and literally. Bykowski, who graduated from Chinook High School, leaves the university with a BSc ’18, MSc ’20 and is also the recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit – Master of Science. She is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O Canada: Nigerians in Lethbridge celebrate Canada Day
By Submitted Article on July 15th, 2020
When the fledging Association of Nigerians in Lethbridge (ANL) threw a challenge to its growing members to sing the Canadian national anthem in their Nigerian languages, its caretaker committee was confident of positive responses from members. Only that the enthusiasm that followed exceeded expectations. Within an hour of the challenge, responses started coming in. Video ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comet Neowise pays a visit
By Submitted Article on July 15th, 2020
Gary Boyle THE BACKYARD ASTRONOMER A bright comet is now in the evening sky and you can see it without a telescope. Comet F3 (Neowise) has been a fantastic object in the early morning pre-dawn sky but will be well placed below the Big Dipper to see and photograph over the next couple of weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surveillance on Phillips inexcusable
By Lethbridge Herald on July 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDLethbridge Police Service Chief Scott Woods said unauthorized surveillance on then provincial cabinet minister Shannon Phillips is embarrassing and inexcusable.Woods said temporary demotions of officers Jason Carrier and Keon Woronukare are considered to be on the high end of punishment in a statement released Tuesday following a story by CHAT News on Monday which ... Read More »
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