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Automated Traffic Enforcement not a cash grab, says LPS chief
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service and the City of Lethbridge have responded to proposed changes to Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program brought up by the province of Alberta. The proposed changes include the use of photo radar and intersection safety devices like red light cameras across the province. According to a press release from ... Read More »
8 responsesGalt’s Hands-on History program advances Orange Shirt Day
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2024
While National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not until Sept. 30, the Galt Museum hosted an early recognition with a Hands-on History: Orange Shirt Day activity on Saturday. The national day is meant to honour children who never came home and for those who survived residential schools. Children and their caregiver had the opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wasps getting hungry and aggressive
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They’re hangry and everybody it seems well aware of that. Wasps are everywhere and their aggressiveness is being driven by heat and hunger, says University of Lethbridge professor and scientist Dan Johnson. And they’re going to be around southern Alberta for awhile with continued warm temperatures in the immediate forecast. “There are more ... Read More »
1 responseMiyashiro gets NDP nod in Lethbridge West
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rob Miyashiro has been selected by NDP party members in Lethbridge West to take on the yet to be announced UCP party candidate in a byelection. The riding was vacated when NDP MLA Shannon Phillips stepped down July 1 a year into her third term. Voter turnout ... Read More »
8 responsesADHD presents challenges for students
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2024
Every college student knows the sinking, yet somehow exhilarating feeling of procrastinating an assignment until the night before and having to cram to get it done in time. For people with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) being organized, motivated and focused enough to complete assignments on time can be a very challenging. According to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking interest for BCCs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to take part on city council’s Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs) so they can make a difference in their community. City councillor Belinda Crowson spoke to reporters Friday morning and said a recruitment campaign has started and those interested have until Oct. 4 to apply. “If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City updates more inclusive land acknowledgement statement
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge updated its Land Acknowledgement on Friday to become more inclusive and welcoming. These changes were made following structural changes in local Indigenous organizations. Echo Nowak, Indigenous relations specialist for the City of Lethbridge, says these changes began in July to help make it more inclusive. “In July the City of Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Independent Film Festival rolls out the red carpet this weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives is rolling out the red carpet this weekend for its Lethbridge Independent Film Festival. The festival runs today and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Today’s films will be staged at the Movie Mill where a red carpet will be laid outdoors and Sunday’s offerings are at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP nominee for Lethbridge West riding to be named today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Who will represent the NDP in a Lethbridge West byelection? Either Rob Miyashiro or Bridget Mearns will be named the candidate today after members vote. Members can cast their votes from noon until 6 p.m. today at the Sandman Signature Lodge with online voting closing at 5 p.m. yesterday. The announcement will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALS walk helping to raise awareness about disease
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Walk Together for ALS is coming back today to help raise awareness of the disease, raise funds for research and support those who are navigating their ALS journey. This year’s ambassador is Lorie Jacobsen, a local resident who calls battling ALS her superpower, and who despite not being ... Read More »
1 responseCity set for windrow clearing service this winter
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge recently announced a new program aimed at helping residents with mobility challenges who live along snow routes, to clear the windrow along their driveways and curbs that results from plowing the roads. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City, says the program will help residents with mobility challenges ... Read More »
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