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Ammolite company gets new ownership

By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024

Two leaders in the ammolite industry are combining forces in hopes to bring awareness of ammolite to the next level. Korite was founded in 1979 and recently acquired new ownership from Beth and Tracy Day Chief of Buffalo Rock Mining which has been around for about 20 years. With the new acquisition of the Korite ... Read More »

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Polytechnic students explore public safety opportunities

By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024

Lethbridge Polytechnic invited students last week to join them at their “Pathway To Public Safety – Networking Day 2024” as a recruitment opportunity for public service members. This event was located in the Trades Department of Lethbridge Polytechnic. There were multiple booths of first responders recruiting new hires, and answering important questions. There were also ... Read More »

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Brett Kissel to show city a side they’ve never seen

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian country star and Albertan Brett Kissel is ready to show a Lethbridge audience “The Side You’ve Never Seen” when his cross-country tour hits the Yates Centre on Nov. 12. The 34-year-old Kissel has racked up an impressive collection of awards since he first started singing professionally at the age of 12. The ... Read More »

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Tribute event celebrates addictions recovery

By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024

People of all walks of life were able to enjoy a meal and partake in music at Southminster United Church. Kii-Maa-Pii-Pii-Tsin, an organization who helps those struggling with addiction and homelessness, recently held a Tribute to Recovery alongside Denis Grady from Franciscan and Friends, Kirby Smith, director of the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, Richard Red ... Read More »

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Province launches grants to improve rural health care

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is investing $12 million over two years into a pair of grants aimed at improving team-based primary health care. Both the Rural Team Recruitment Grant and the Municipality Supported Clinics Grant will get $6 million over the two years. Health minister Adriana LaGrange made the announcement Tuesday morning. The Rural ... Read More »

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Increasing electoral divisions part of new provincial legislation

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is introducing four pieces of legislation which would if approved by the legislature make changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, the Public’s Right to Know Act, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act and the Alberta Evidence Act. The changes are included in Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. ... Read More »

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Team Lethbridge hits the road on eighth mission

By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge hit the highway early Tuesday morning for three days of advocacy in the provincial capital. Nineteen organizations are represented on the eighth mission of community and business leaders who will be holding series of meetings with government officials at the Alberta legislature starting today. A reception for government ... Read More »

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Galt Museum launches sports-themed exhibits

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024

The Galt Museum officially launched two new temporary sports-themed exhibits of Game Play and Building a Legacy: The Sportsplex at 50 on Saturday at a launch party. Game Play is a highly interactive exhibit that allows for museum goers to learn the social importance of games and play and pairs hand-on activities and culture. To ... Read More »

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Special flyby planned for Remembrance Day

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com On Remembrance Day a Harvard MK IV will flyby the Lethbridge Cenotaph located outside of the Yates Memorial Theatre before heading to Coaldale, Raymond and Sterling. Geoffrey Brayne, pilot of the Harvard MK IV, said that he will be flying the airplane in tribute to all those who served in the military. “We ... Read More »

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Expo kicks off Christmas market season

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024

Christmas spirit was in the air during the annual Holiday Artisan and Gift Expo hosted by the Domesticated Divas Events at Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre on Saturday. There were a mixture of local artisan and small business vendors displaying their products and many had Christmas items ready for purchase. Kids had the chance to ... Read More »

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Alberta Teachers Association wants government to rethink Bill 27

By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2024

Bill 27 was introduced last Thursday and if it is passed by the provincial government, the Education Amendment Act will support families and students navigating complex conversations around gender identity, sexual orientation, and human sexuality, whilst also supporting continuity in students’ learning during a public health emergency or state of emergency. At least, according to ... Read More »

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