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Bottles benefit local food banks
By Sulz, Dave on July 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Since the initial partnership of GPS Container Depot with the Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Food Bank, the food banks have seen tremendous support through bottle donations. With the opening of a new GPS location at 872 Heritage Blvd. W.), the partnership with the local food banks continues to grow. Food bank officials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for mischief and assault
By Shurtz, Delon on July 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Kyle English may have been too drunk to remember causing problems in Galt Gardens nearly a year ago, but he was sober Monday when he was handed a jail sentence in Lethbridge provincial court. English pleaded guilty to one count of mischief and two counts of assault stemming from incidents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farewell to old Huntsville School
By Submitted Article on July 8th, 2020
Former students, staff get tour of old building Craig Albrecht PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS – IRON SPRINGS Jim Asplund anticipated a bitter-sweet experience prior to a final walk through the halls of Huntsville School. “It was more sweet than bitter,” commented the former Huntsville principal, a sentiment echoed by many taking part in a farewell tour ... Read More »
1 responseAHS offering online classes for healthy lifestyles
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Free online classes to help participants achieve a healthy lifestyle are available for residents in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) is offering health education workshops via Zoom, an online video communication app. Participants can access these workshops at home on a computer, iPad or ... Read More »
2 responses6A Avenue residents ‘up in arms’ in 1920
By Submitted Article on July 8th, 2020
Andrew Chernevych GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Although Jane’s Walk was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer season is still an opportunity to think about our city’s residential neighbourhoods, explore them and appreciate their role in our lives. Many of these communities have deep roots, with identities and history of collective action ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diversity propels U of L grad to Arts & Science Gold medal
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Kate Chua’s academic diversity has earned her a prestigious award as she graduates from the University of Lethbridge. The Catholic Central High School graduate has earned a BSc Neuroscience and has been awarded this year’s Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Science). She is one of four southern Alberta high school graduates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gord Bamford ready for drive-in concerts
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard LETHBRIDGE HERALD sports@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian country musician Gord Bamford is coming to Lethbridge on Saturday and fans can catch the show from the comfort of their vehicles. With his Enmax Centre concert in October postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, the 26-time CCMA winner and Lacombe native will take the stage for two shows, drive-in style, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gordon makes ‘IMPACT’ with armed forces
By Jensen, Randy on July 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Since December many members of the Canadian Armed Forces have made their way to the Middle East on Operation IMPACT, Canada’s training and capacity-building mission, and Lethbridge’s Master Corporal (MCpl) Robert Gordon was deployed on that mission. The mission officially launched in 2014 as part of Canada’s contribution to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser to benefit Gallery at Casa
By Sulz, Dave on July 6th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Gallery at Casa is holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the exhibition Summer Salon which opens today. Over a period of 35 consecutive days during the COVID lockdown, Aaron Hagan generated 35 five-by-seven-inch acrylic abstract paintings which are being sold in the fundraising initiative. The paintings will be on display both digitally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anchors Aweigh
By Woodard, Dale on July 6th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com It was anchor up at General Stewart Branch Legion 4 Friday afternoon. The Legion Hall in Lethbridge did a little redecorating outside as the Admiralty Pattern Anchor on the building’s east side was pulled up and relocated to the Lethbridge Military Museum as part of the museum’s legacy project. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation program benefits Albertans
By Yoos, Cam on July 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is thanking residents for donating $5 million to charities by participating in their charitable giving-matching donation program. To support the COVID-19 response efforts, the Government of Alberta offered to match donations up to $2 million to eight designated Alberta-based registered charities. Alberta’s donations, combined with the government’s ... Read More »
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