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Library set for Chapter 1 launch
By Woodard, Dale on June 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Public Library is reopening one chapter at a time. The library has announced Thursday as the Chapter 1 launch of their reopening plan. Placing the health and safety of its staff, customers and community at the forefront, the library will be initially reopening with limited services and new hours with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students honoured for philanthropy
By Submitted Article on June 27th, 2020
Submitted by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southern Alberta Chapter Two local students will each receive $1,000 towards their post-secondary education from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southern Alberta Chapter. This local chapter of fundraising professionals created the Inspiring Philanthropy in Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta Scholarship to celebrate and foster philanthropy in southern Alberta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks soccer jerseys donated to school in Ghana
By Woodard, Dale on June 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The special efforts from a Lethbridge College Kodiaks soccer alumna mean the Kodiaks logo is now being proudly represented more than 11,000 kilometres away. Jill Brown personally delivered two complete Kodiaks soccer jersey kits to the Prisons Training School in Ghana earlier this year, during a trip to the Ghanaian capital of Accra. ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation accepting ECSF applications
By Jensen, Randy on June 27th, 2020
Thirteen grants awarded to date to local charities totalling $206,39 LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is reminding local charities that the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) will continue to accept applications until July 27 or until the funds have been exhausted. Funded through the Government of Canada – and in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ICSS valedictorian offers optimism to fellow graduates
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2020
Dale WoodardLethbridge Heraldsports@lethbridgeherald.comEven in uncertain times, graduates of Immanuel Christian Secondary School have a clear vision.On a hot, although slightly breezy, Friday afternoon in the Trinity Reformed Church parking lot, that was the theme as Immanuel Christian held its drive-in graduation.With COVID-19 casting a shadow of uncertainty on the future — and necessitating Friday’s socially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online child sexual exploitation arrests made across Alberta – including three from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2020
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams release: ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has arrested 18 suspects from across Alberta – including three from Lethbridge – for offences related to online child sexual exploitation. Between May 20 and June 23, 2020, ICE has charged 18 suspects with 65 offences. Most of the arrests came as the result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City urging residents to celebrate Canada Day in their backyard
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents are being encouraged to have the greatest Canada Day celebration ever this year, but from their own backyards. “This year it has meant a redesign to include the community without a festival,” explains City of Lethbridge Canada Day Committee chair Sarah Burton. “We have decided to encourage the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peace Rally set for Saturday
By Woodard, Dale on June 26th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a step, literally and figuratively, in the right direction. As part of Multiculturalism Day, a Peace Rally March from Multicultural Centre to Galt Gardens is taking place Saturday at 1 p.m. For Evan Wardley, a black hockey player from Vulcan who played for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thinking along with the animals
By Submitted Article on June 26th, 2020
Submitted by the Southern Alberta Group for the Environment In thoughtful times, what Canadian doesn’t turn to Leonard Cohen? Suzanne, the lyrics go, takes you down to her place by the river and “feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China.” All the way from China? Yes, for this was written ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L celebrates medal winners from its 2020 graduating class
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the achievements of its newest graduates this week during its online 2020 Spring Convocation. Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding graduates are the U of L’s medal winners for 2020. They include: – Gold Medal of the Governor General – Aimee Benoit, awarded to the student with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Call to defund Watch sparks debate
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A presentation on defunding The Watch program heard at the Lethbridge Police Commission Wednesday evening stirred interesting debate and an important dialogue about the ongoing role of The Watch in the community, and its relationship, particularly, with disenfranchised peoples in downtown Lethbridge. Prior to presenters Rebecca Runions and Jaisie Walker ... Read More »
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