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LCI grads get memorable sendoff
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comAs a way to salute the graduating class of 2020, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute High School threw a parade celebration in front of the school for the graduating class to have their special moment.With the restrictions of COVID, LCI faculty and staff came up with the plan to celebrate with their 225 graduates all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What we do at the Alzheimer Society
By Submitted Article on June 20th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Over a half million Canadians are living with dementia today as well as thousands of family members providing direct care. In the next 12 years, nearly a million Canadians will have dementia. Through a host of programs and services, advocacy and public education, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and North ... Read More »
1 responseTemporary homeless shelter closed at Fritz Sick
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With the ending of the City of Lethbridge State of Local Emergency, the temporary homeless shelter has been closed at the Fritz Sick Centre. “I am happy to report that as of Wednesday, the homeless shelter has returned to 2 Avenue North from its temporary location at the Fritz Sick gymnasium,” said Marc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alvin Mills has found a purpose despite continuing struggles
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In his youth Blood Tribe member Alvin Mills was a gifted athlete. He was a boxer, and he played multiple sports at a high level of skill. He even won a basketball scholarship. But it wasn’t his athleticism which would come to define the course of his life as many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weasel Head’s journey began with one decision
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge College Tiffany Weasel Head knew something needed to change. With four children at home, Weasel Head and her husband, Casey, were struggling to make ends meet. That’s when she decided to go back to school. “I told my husband, and he was totally supportive,” says Weasel Head, who enrolled at Lethbridge College ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daughter inspired by father
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The expression “like father, like daughter” holds a stronger meaning for Emilee Kaupp, who chose a career path similar to her father’s within a traditionally male-dominated industry, with the guidance and encouragement of her father. Kaupp is a civil engineering technologist who, after completing her education at Lethbridge College in ... Read More »
1 responsePreserving Blackfoot ways
By Woodard, Dale on June 20th, 2020
Marcia Black Water was raised with a strong focus on cultural history Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Marcia Black Water’s eduction in her Blackfoot ways go back as far as she can remember. For the member of the Kainai First Nation -a part of the Blackfoot Confederacy that also includes the Piikani and Siksika First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More provincial historic sites reopening today
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD More provincial historic sites and museums will reopen today as part of stage two of Alberta’s relaunch strategy. The successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum and Royal Tyrrell Museum has paved the way towards the reopening of many more provincial sites. “Albertans are truly eager to get back out and explore the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BTPS chief looks to provide positive role model
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe Police Service Chief of Police Kyle Melting Tallow has spent the last 22 years of this career in First Nations policing. Not only does First Nations policing try to reflect in its service the people and culture it represents, it also creates a platform to discuss doing policing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barbecue in a Bag to benefit Interfaith Food Bank
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Interfaith Food Bank Celebrating Canada Day with Barbecue in a Bag fundraiser. Interfaith Food Bank would normally be celebrating Canada Day with a charity breakfast at Galt Gardens, however, due to Covid-19, a new Barbecue in a Bag fundraiser will allow the community to celebrate safely at home this year. In partnership with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall open to public on Monday
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge City Hall will be reopening to the public on Monday in a limited capacity. Only services on the first floor will be open, with the rest of city hall having key fob access for staff only. Residents will only be to enter through the primary doors on the 4 Avenue South side ... Read More »
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