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‘Avian Summer’ debuts this week
By Jensen, Randy on June 22nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A local filmmaker and wildlife photographer has spent over two years documenting a variety of species in southern Alberta, and is ready to release the film to local audiences while supporting the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Rick Andrews has spent over a decade photographing and videoing animals across Canada and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cultural connection key to successful transition
By Jensen, Randy on June 22nd, 2020
Submitted by the University of Lethbridge University of Lethbridge professor Janice Victor intends to be part of the solution strategy put forward by Making the Shift Inc. – a Centre of Excellence of Canada that is seeking to shift the focus from management to prevention of youth homelessness. Victor has been awarded $85,580 for her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunrise ceremony unites cultures
By Yoos, Cam on June 22nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As a way to still celebrate the diversity and history of southern Alberta, members of the Family Ties Association of Lethbridge hosted a Sunrise Ceremony to celebrate and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, with a Sunrise Ceremony behind the Galt Museum. After attending a ceremony in Calgary, Family Ties Associations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No further jail time on White drug charge
By Shurtz, Delon on June 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary woman won’t have to pay a fine or spend any time in jail after she was caught with illegal drugs earlier this year. Meranda Dawn White has handed a conditional discharge last week in Lethbridge provincial court, where she pleaded guilty to one count of drug possession. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!Temporary 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!Not all bad news for area economy: task force
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge regional economy might be a bit of a wounded bird coming out of the COVID-19 shutdown, but at least it is still flying, says a new report released by the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force. “We have a reasonably diversified economy,” explains Trevor Lewington, co-chair of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes motions to raise funds for municipal infrastructure
By Kalinowski, Tim on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has passed two motions to help raise funds for municipal infrastructure if adopted by the province. The first motion advocated for a one per cent PST to be imposed in Alberta which would be designated specifically for municipal infrastructure. The second motion would allow municipalities to offer their ... Read More »
1 responseCity 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 »
Be the first to comment!Preserving 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!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 »
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