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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!Wedding gifts dilemma
By Submitted Article on June 22nd, 2020
Standing united with a happy couple who are making a commitment to spend their lives together is a joyful event to witness. However, this beautiful experience also comes with a challenging task that can be quite baffling: gift giving. Choosing the perfect gift can be, albeit an act of love, a trying task on its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘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!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!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 responseAlvin Mills has found a purpose despite continuing struggles
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In his youth Blood Tribe member Alvin Mills was a gifted athlete. He was a boxer, and he played multiple sports at a high level of skill. He even won a basketball scholarship. But it wasn’t his athleticism which would come to define the course of his life as many ... 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!More provincial historic sites reopening today
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD More provincial historic sites and museums will reopen today as part of stage two of Alberta’s relaunch strategy. The successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum and Royal Tyrrell Museum has paved the way towards the reopening of many more provincial sites. “Albertans are truly eager to get back out and explore the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged with resisting arrest, assaulting police officer
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 20-year-old woman who they say fled from police, hid in a yard, resisted arrest and spit in an officer’s face. On Thursday at approximately 1 a.m. police observed an SUV with no headlights on at the intersection of 10 Street and 5 Avenue North. The officer attempted to ... Read More »
2 responsesPreserving 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!Weasel Head’s journey began with one decision
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge College Tiffany Weasel Head knew something needed to change. With four children at home, Weasel Head and her husband, Casey, were struggling to make ends meet. That’s when she decided to go back to school. “I told my husband, and he was totally supportive,” says Weasel Head, who enrolled at Lethbridge College ... Read More »
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