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SACPA session focuses on primary health care crisis
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted a virtual presentation Thursday about the Primary Care access crisis in the province and integrating nurse practitioners. Christiane Eitzenberger, vice president of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, spoke during the session about how nurse practitioners can be part of the solution to the health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two ceremonies set for Remembrance Day in city
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024
Two concurrent Remembrance Day ceremonies will be staged in Lethbridge on Monday. Hosted by General Stewart Branch No. 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion, one ceremony will run inside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade centre. Doors open at 10 with seating to be completed by 10:30 and the ceremony starting at 10:45 a.m. An outdoor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardston-born dancer to be honoured this weekend
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 8th, 2024
Cardston-born dancer, choreographer, and educator Grant Strate is set to be posthumously inducted into the sixth Annual Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Palais Royale in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to that, Strait will be posthumously recognized with the Trailblazer Award. “When we do our annual Hall of Fame recognizing dance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finance minister appointed interim director after AIMCo board turfed
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government on Thursday has appointed Minister of Finance and Treasury Board President Nate Horner to right the flailing ship of AIMCo, Alberta’s investment agency. Horner will serve as interim sole director and chair of AIMCo effectively immediately. All AIMCo board appointments have been rescinded and a new board will be established ... Read More »
6 responsesThe Watch plays role in dealing with city’s issues
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
Toyin Obatusin – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The fact there is a drug and homelessness crisis in the city of Lethbridge does not come as a surprise to most Lethbridgians. There have been concerns about the safety of the downtown region of Lethbridge for years, and its surrounding areas due to a lack of ... Read More »
3 responsesPolytechnic hosts fall open house
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Polytechnic opened its doors to prospective students during their Fall Open House Wednesday with a variety of programs showcased across campus. Tom Virag, student recruiter team lead talked to media about the importance of hosting an open house and give prospect students an opportunity to experience what the institution has to offer. ... Read More »
1 responseBlackfoot sign project continuing
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024
Businesses and organizations in southern Alberta have the opportunity to have public facing signage in the Blackfoot language, thanks to a grant from Community Futures Lethbridge Region. This project is currently in Phase 2 after a very successful first phase of the project. Troy Grainger, executive director of Community Futures Lethbridge Region, says it took ... Read More »
1 responseAUPE opposed to UCP bills impacting transgender youth
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees are calling on the UCP government to put an immediate stop to its attack on trans rights in Alberta. AUPE Vice President Bobby-Joe Borodey said Wednesday she doesn’t trust the UCP Government due to what the union believes is a lack of care for the people new bills impacting ... Read More »
1 responseProvince plans to update FOIP
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With proposed new legislation, the Alberta government is moving along the digital highway. The government is introducing legislation that will divide the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act into two acts, one which is focused on information and the other on privacy. The government says its new Access to Information Act would bring ... Read More »
1 responseMuseum tour examines the role of women in military conflicts
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new tour starting next Wednesday at the Lethbridge Military Museum inside Vimy Ridge Armoury is going to be “Highlighting Herstory.” The tour, created by former Galt Museum curator Wendy Aitkens, tells the story of the roles played by women from Lethbridge and beyond during wartime from the Boer War in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign looking for volunteers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas Hope Campaign approaching quickly, the various organizations taking part in brightening the holidays for those in need are looking for volunteers. Christmas Hope is a multi-agency collaboration, serving the community at Christmas, including the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders and ... Read More »
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