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Rental rates in Canada grew seven per cent year-over-year
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian renters can breathe a sigh of relief, though only a shallow breath. According to a July 2024 update by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Canadians can now expect their rent to be, on average, $2,185. However, Alberta is well below this national level despite some of the highest increases. The year-over-year increase of seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey player giving back with camp next month
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 24th, 2024
A former player in both the Alberta Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League will be hosting a hockey camp for 16-21 year olds at the Cavendish Farms Centre on Aug. 2-4. Brody Tallman plays defence for the MacEwan University Griffins, but his roots started in Lethbridge. Tallman says he created the camp as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundwater monitoring network being established
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A two-year pilot project monitoring groundwater in the Oldman River watershed has begun. The intention of the project is to enhance monitoring of groundwater and gain knowledge of aquifers to promote more water security. The Southwest Alberta Groundwater Project is led by the Oldman Watershed Council and Living Lakes Canada. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to address motion on workload and expectations
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council today will address an official business motion to be presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calling for a review of workload, expectations and resourcing for elected officials. Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in chambers at City Hall. Schmidt-Rempel’s motion is asking council to direct city manager to engage an independent third-party review ... Read More »
7 responsesCooling kits being given to the unhoused
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
While the extreme heat may be uncomfortable for some, for vulnerable populations it can be deadly. According to weather.com, unhoused populations are 200 times likely to die from heat-associated causes than sheltered people. Among these at risk populations are youth. Wood’s Homes is a non-profit organization in Lethbridge who focuses on working with youth under ... Read More »
1 responseDownsizing works for South Country Fair
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
The South Country Fair in Fort Macleod played a variety of tunes for attendees under scorching conditions in a new looking format. “As it got bigger, we found that our heart core group that we call us were working too hard and not having any time to hang together and have some fun,” said Maureen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man hopes to make bail after breaching conditions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man for whom an arrest warrant was issued after he breached release conditions and then never showed up for court, is back in custody. Cole Randall Martin hopes his incarceration will be short-lived, however. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Martin appeared by CCTV from the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
As wildfire season takes hold across the province and country, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail decision expected for man accused in stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month expects to find out today if a judge will release him on bail. A bail hearing was held last week for Christopher David Smith, who is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. At the conclusion of the bail hearing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grupo Latino celebrates Colombian culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Grupo Latino Lethbridge celebrated everything Colombian with traditional food and dances along with Latin rock music in a party-style environment at Galt Gardens on Saturday. The Bandeja Paisa Latin Rock Fest focused not only on the music, but also on a popular Colombian culinary dish of the bandeja paisa, which is a breakfast and lunch ... Read More »
3 responsesPublic hearings include Streets Alive, Wood’s Homes properties
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A public hearing will be held this afternoon in council chambers on a proposed land use bylaw amendment for a property owned by Streets Alive. It is one of five public hearings to be staged today. The hearings start at 3 p.m. The amendment for the Streets Alive property would allow ... Read More »
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