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U of L appoints Helstein Interim Vice-Provost
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has filled a key position in its senior leadership group by appointing Michelle Helstein to the role of Interim Vice-Provost, for a three-year term. Helstein, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been assuming more administrative responsibilities over her tenure at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poster campaign aims to spread empowering messages
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A new Alberta Health Services campaign aims to highlight empowerment and increase awareness about positive things happening around the province. Health is in My Hands makes use of 11-by-eight-inch posters, each with a different positive message. People can download the posters through the Alberta Health Services (AHS) website: http://www.ahs.ca and search for ahs.ca/healthisinmy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wider Horizons editor wins provincial award
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The editor of Lethbridge College’s award-winning Wider Horizons alumni magazine, Lisa Kozleski, was named Editor of the Year by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) on Monday. Kozleski has edited Wider Horizons since 2013, and her work was exemplified as Wider Horizons was named a finalist by AMPA in five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staff hit road to deliver valedictorian news
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Submitted by Palliser Regional Schools The next time Owen Gallagher is asked to mow the lawn, you can’t blame him if his expectations seem a tad bit high. A ploy to surprise the 17-year-old with the announcement he’s the Class of 2020 Valedictorian for Kate Andrews High School worked to perfection. “Completely, I had no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protesters take a knee for Black and Indigenous lives
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Taking a knee for nearly nine minutes, many with a raised fist, hundreds of Lethbridge residents gathered in front of city hall on Thursday to say Black lives matter and Indigenous lives matter. The peaceful protest was inspired by recent events in the United States surrounding the killing of African ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman pleads guilty to drug, weapon charges
By Shurtz, Delon on June 5th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who is set to stand trial later this year on a set of criminal charges out of Taber, has pleaded guilty to another set of charges out of Lethbridge. Amy Gaffney, along with Dale Samuel Rombough, is scheduled to stand trial in November on charges of drug possession, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goats return for another helping
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The goats are back in Lethbridge for another season of battling leafy spurge, and the City of Lethbridge couldn’t be happier about it, says Jackie Cardinal, natural resources co-ordinator with the City’s Parks department. “The spurge is coming back much thinner (this year), which is visible, but the grasses are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toastmasters look to talk themselves to a spot on the world stage
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Last weekend, six of the top Toastmasters from southern Alberta and Saskatchewan battled it out for two different titles, for a chance to qualify for Toastmasters International World Championship. Toastmasters spend dozens of hours working and enhancing their craft as they try to tell a convincing and compelling story or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for assault
By Shurtz, Delon on June 5th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A gang-style attack against a man earlier this year in Lethbridge has earned another man a stint behind bars. Jimmy Bad Man was sentenced to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to a single assault charge. Court was told the victim was initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds gather in protest against racism
By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Taking a knee for nearly nine minutes, many with a raised fist, hundreds of Lethbridge residents gathered in front of city hall on Thursday to say Black lives matter and Indigenous lives matter.The peaceful protest was inspired by recent events in the United States surrounding the killing of African American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn of money transfer scam
By Jensen, Randy on June 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are warning the public about a money transfer fraud and are advising people to be wary if they receive any phone calls claiming they are under investigation or owe money. On Tuesday police responded to a report that a 24-year-old male had been defrauded out of $11,000. Investigation determined the male ... Read More »
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