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Task force chair concerned that homeless get needed supports
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2024
The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force was approved by city council in November of 2023, and established a month later. A sub-committee to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, the task force was set up to aid in keeping the City of Lethbridge true to the vision of improving residents’ quality of life, meeting ... Read More »
5 responsesSpeaker addresses dangers of slogans and populism
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2024
James Moore “What are the Dangers of Slogans and Populism” in a presentation to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs at the Lethbridge Seniors Center on Thursday. The speaker spoke on topics such as society, how it functions and how it doesn’t. He touched on social debt and the social obligations of humanity. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City postal workers join colleagues on strike
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More than 130 local postal workers joined their colleagues across Canada on the picket line on Friday as Canada Post went on strike Friday. Numerous postal workers gathered outside the downtown post office on Friday, some marching around the block carrying picket signs. Cole Morgan, chief shop steward of Canadian ... Read More »
7 responsesIt’s everyone’s civic duty to become involved in elections
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
Editor: As a very young boy, I heard a conversation my brothers were having, making fun of the local town Mayor who was running federally as a Liberal. Small town Manitoba meant you were likely Conservative, so it was great sport to ridicule the other. After the conversion escalated, my father spoke up, and said, ... Read More »
4 responsesMetis culture in spotlight
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2024
Every year on Nov. 16 Metis people across the nation celebrate Louis Riel day to honour the Metis leader who was executed on the same date back in 1885. In Alberta, Metis people have declared the week of Nov. 10-16 as “Metis Week” to celebrate the heritage, history and contributions of Metis people to both ... Read More »
1 responseVictim services manager given Blackfoot name
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2024
A member of Lethbridge Police Service Victim and Witness Services Unit (VWSU) received a Blackfoot name last week. Cat Pooley, program manager of VWSU, received the name Anut’sipis’taakii which translates to Pretty Owl Woman from Elder Warren Drunken Chief, member of the Siksika Horn Society. Pooley says it was an incredible honour to receive a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Flood hitting city stage on weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Casino Lethbridge patrons can expect to hear a Texas Flood sized aural experience this weekend as the band plays at the venue for two nights. Paul Kype and Texas Flood are ready to take the casino by storm as they bring their brand of the blues and rock to a hometown stage tonight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shop of Wonders doors open for the season
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of the Christmas Hope Campaign, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders officially open its doors Thursday afternoon to those in need to be able to stop by to “shop” for their children. Tanya Lister, volunteer program coordinator for MyCityCare, talked to media about their campaign kickoff Thursday and said they are ready to ... Read More »
1 responseTeams hit the water for Sail & Bail event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Students from 33 different schools in southwestern Alberta converged upon the newly reopened Max Bell Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday for Sail & Bail 2024, Career Transitions’ annual cardboard boat race. Competing in two divisions, the 200 students were tasked with constructing in 90 minutes competing cardboard boats that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP calling for expansion of reproductive rights
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta NDP is calling on the provincial government to expand reproductive health services in regional hospitals including access to surgical abortions. Sarah Hoffman, Alberta NDP Shadow Minister of Health, was in Lethbridge Thursday and spoke to media about a motion she had put forward on the order paper for ... Read More »
26 responsesSPC gives support to Fire and Emergency Services hiring of four medical supervisors
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday unanimously gave its blessing to the hiring of four full-time medical supervisors by the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. Money for the hirings is already contained in the contract LFES signed with Alberta Health Services this year and the SPC which consists ... Read More »
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