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Women in philanthropy
By Submitted Article on March 7th, 2020
Submitted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Alberta Chapter On March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For this brief window in time, the successes, strengths, generosity and spirit of women will rise to the collective forefront to honour one another and inspire those open to receiving this as inspiration. Looking at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father, son suspected in substation break-in could have charges resolved
By Shurtz, Delon on March 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A father and son who pleaded not guilty last year to several criminal offences, could resolve their charges without going to trial. David and Travis Priest, who are accused of breaking into a city electrical substation in 2019, pleaded not guilty in November to charges of shopbreaking and commit mischief, ... 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 »
1 responseDisabled man says AHS self-care management forms dehumanizing
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local man says new self-care management forms being issued to those with serious disabilities in Lethbridge by Alberta Health Services are dehumanizing and, at heart, a cynical attempt to justify provincial government benefit cuts to people with disabilities. Ryan Gerstenbuhler, a quadriplegic with spasmic cerebral palsy who has lived in ... Read More »
5 responsesCity considering plan to reduce greenhouse gas
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is contemplating setting a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target at 35 per cent below 2018 levels by the year 2030 within its own corporate operations. Council heard from city staff during Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting that most of this target could be reached once the City brings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is getting RRSP loan a wise idea?
By Submitted Article on March 6th, 2020
Could you tell me if it is a good idea to get an RRSP loan from my bank. Does the loan have to be used specifically for an RRSP? Thanks, Jason Dear Jason – RRSP Saver! RRSP loans are tricky and I’m afraid they are indeed only for the purpose of a future RRSP investment. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese Garden hoping visitation increase leads to expansion funds
By Bobinec, Greg on March 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden saw a large increase in the number of visitors it served over the recent Winter Lights Festival, as almost 17,000 visitors enjoyed the garden. Nikka Yuko hopes it is enough of an attendance spike to show city council there’s a demand for new space. From the ... Read More »
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