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Council defers decision on Nikka Yuko funding request
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has again deferred making a decision on whether or not to continue capital funding for a new community facility at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The decision to keep or cancel Capital Improvement Project funding for the new facility was initially brought forward at the Feb. 24 council meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nykiel’s love of health care set him up for long college career
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2020
Lethbridge College guest column – Bill Nykiel remembers the exact day he entered the Nursing program at what was then Lethbridge Community College. It was Sept. 7, 1984, and he was taking a big step, beginning a new career path as a married, 31-year-old father of two. It was the first exciting step in what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP brings message to city
By Bobinec, Greg on March 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a private panel session of Alberta United Conservative Party government representatives over the weekend, to answer questions regarding the second budget and how it will effect southern Albertans. President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Travis Toews joined Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and ... Read More »
6 responsesPossible progress in assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on March 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After some 16 court appearances since last May, there may finally be some progress in the case against a man accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman in her home. During a brief hearing Friday in provincial court, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady said he had received an agreed statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in city homicide
By Yoos, Cam on March 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 29-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the first Lethbridge homicide in two years has been arrested. Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe, 29, of Toronto, was arrested March 6 in Regina following the execution of an unrelated drug search warrant at a residence. Dhiblawe is charged with one count of second-degree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Day Rally all about equality
By Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As communities around the world joined to celebrate and honour the strong women before them and beside them for International Women’s Day on Sunday, the local community came together for the annual Lethbridge Women’s Day Rally. Throughout the afternoon, along Mayor Magrath Drive South in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International Film Festival celebrating 35 years
By Sulz, Dave on March 7th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Another strong lineup of films from near and far will be featured when the Lethbridge International Film Festival returns for its milestone 35th year next week. The festival originated with a former organization called the World Citizen Centre, whose mandate included educating the public about the developing world. This year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Check smoke alarms, CO detectors when you spring ahead
By Kuhl, Nick on March 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Unlike the Yukon, Alberta will still spring forward early Sunday morning. Daylight Time begins this weekend when clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. For the City of Lethbridge, it marks an important safety measure to protect your family. Fire and Emergency Services encourages residents to take time this weekend to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College confirms layoffs to deal with budget
By Kuhl, Nick on March 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In response to the provincial budget tabled last week, Lethbridge College will be laying off staff. No specific numbers were confirmed for the 2020/21 academic year, but the issue was addressed in a message sent to all Lethbridge College employees Friday morning by LC president and CEO Paula Burns, officials confirmed to The ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Community Band to celebrate women in music
By Jensen, Randy on March 7th, 2020
Dawn Leite Lethbridge Community Band Society International Women’s Day was first recognized on March 8, 1910, honouring working women. Over the decades, March 8 has become a beacon for events recognizing women and their contributions in every facet of society. The Lethbridge Community Band Society is celebrating the contribution of women in music through its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local girls looking to clean upwith Saving the Environment Club
By Sulz, Dave on March 7th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com We can all help make a difference in caring for the environment. That’s the message a group of dedicated young people are sharing while doing their part to clean up the environment in Lethbridge. Olivia Laing explained their mission grew out of a comment by a friend’s mom that perhaps ... Read More »
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