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Nord-Bridge and U of L nursing students host health fair
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 13th annual Health Fair hosted by Nord-Bridge Senior Centre in partnership with University of Lethbridge’s nursing students took place Friday to promote healthy living for older adults. Abbey Bordian, a third year nursing student told the Herald that their annual health fair is part of their clinical rotation and all the students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion Tree of Remembrance ceremony honours fallen veterans
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A solemn ceremony on Sunday afternoon honoured local veterans who have died in the past year. The 18th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch General Stewart #4 honoured 39 veterans who were laid to rest from Nov. 1, 2023 through Oct. 31 of this year. Char ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project Shoebox helps women impacted by homelessness
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
The Shoebox Project for Women is a program focused on giving back and helping a community of less fortunate women feel seen, valued and treated with dignity and compassion. Local coordinator Helen Thompson, who moved to Lethbridge back in the winter of 2020, is reaching out to invite community members to fill a shoebox. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival of Lights set to start in Standoff
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
The fourth annual Ka Mo Taan Festive Lights is set to have a grand opening event at the Red Crow Park in Standoff on Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. This annual Christmas light display will offer a drive-through light display, along with the option for community members to walk through the display and enjoy the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA session addresses importance of childhood physical activity
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
Associate professor of Public Health at the University of Lethbridge Richard Larouche led this week’s Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs session where he discussed the importance of physical activity for children. The discussion was held in the dining room of the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization on Thursday. All over the world, lack of physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miyashiro, Nenshi feeling optimistic about campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As the byelection for Lethbridge West MLA quickly approaches, NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro talked to media about his campaign in the company of Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on Friday. Â “Campaign is going great. Our signs are up all over the Lethbridge-West constituency. There is a sea of orange and we’re excited about ... Read More »
8 responsesCoca-Cola Holiday Caravan reaches southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With light snow falling and frigid temperatures, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan rolled into Lethbridge on Thursday night with a special appearance by Santa Claus outside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre where it was part of the Glow Festival. The caravan’s appearance was the first of four in southern Alberta over coming days. ... Read More »
1 responseGoosinator tackling a flock of a problem at Henderson Lake
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Forget the Terminator, Lethbridge now has the Goosinator. And thanks to this remote controlled device, the City of Lethbridge is hoping geese and ducks won’t be back to Henderson Lake. The amphibious, remote-controlled Goosinator is a new hazing device being employed to get the increasing population of waterfowl off Henderson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abandoned kittens get downtown rescue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After multiple kittens were abandoned at Galt Gardens on Saturday night by a person driving a red mini van that was caught on video and since has gone viral on social media, they have been rescued. Levi Cox, owner and stylist at Catwalk Salon and Spa, told the Herald Wednesday that he was ... Read More »
6 responsesCity clerk details election changes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The banning of automated voting equipment for the 2025 Alberta municipal elections is going to have a massive impact on municipalities including Lethbridge. That ban is one of several changes included in Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act which was proclaimed on Oct. 31. The Act also allows municipalities to require ... Read More »
2 responsesRally protests gaming rules for seniors organizations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2024
A couple dozen seniors gathered outside Casino Lethbridge on Thursday afternoon to protest the implementation of rules forcing seniors gaming groups to give vouchers instead of cash winnings. According the AGLC Charitable Gaming Policies handbook, groups which provide for seniors to remain physically, mentally and socially active in the community are eligible for licencing under ... Read More »
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