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LPS chief to face disciplinary hearing in April
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2025
To ensure transparency, the Lethbridge Police Commission informed members of the media on Thursday, of an upcoming hearing that will address misconduct allegations against Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh next month. As a result, LPS issued a statement to provide further context about the disciplinary hearing in relation to the appeal of a complaint ... Read More »
1 responseHealth ministry says it’s working hard to keep health care workers
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 28th, 2025
Alberta’s Health Ministry is arguing that plenty of progress is being made to retain health care workers and improve surgical capacity. The Herald received written comments from the Minister of Health’s office on Thursday following a story published the same day regarding a new report from Friends of Medicare. As previously reported, Access Denied: How ... Read More »
1 responseCity seeks input on Public Art Master Plan
By Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has announced the Public Art Master Plan is being updated and they are inviting the community to help shape the future of public art in Lethbridge. The master plan guides the city’s public art program, and the project will kick off with a series of events ... Read More »
10 responsesProvince seeks feedback on food safety
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is seeking public feedback on efforts to shape the future of food safety in the province. After a 2003 E. coli outbreak at Calgary child care facilities, the government established an external review panel to identifying ways of strengthening food safety legislation and inspection process in kitchens that service licenced child-care ... Read More »
2 responsesNew exhibit highlights the origins of racism and bias
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A travelling exhibit that examines racism and discrimination in Canada has arrived at the Galt Museum and Archives, to challenge visitors to examine their own way of thinking. Tyler Stewart, curator for the Galt Museum and Archives, says even though the exhibit examines a serious topic, it’s done in a way that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo harvest experience of a lifetime
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 27th, 2025
For time immemorial Blackfoot people relied on buffalo (bison) for all of their basic needs and to this day the buffalo continue to be a centre piece in Blackfoot culture. Tim Bruised Head, from the Kainai Nation, hosts buffalo harvests for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to better understand Blackfoot culture. He hosted his 38th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report highlights loss of health care workers
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 27th, 2025
The provincial government is not incompetent; it is making clear choices to prioritize private health care to the detriment of Albertans, according to a new report released by Friends of Medicare this week. Access Denied: How the Changing Accessibility of Health Care Services in Alberta Impacts Equity takes a closer look at how dwindling capacity ... Read More »
3 responsesProposed insurance plan will take away rights, says lawyer
By Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to auto insurance, many Albertans are under the impression that the new proposed legislation will bring positive changes to the current model, but what has been called a “care-first” approach is being referred to as a “no-fault scheme” by personal injury lawyers. Calgary injury lawyer Joel McLeish, ... Read More »
5 responsesCouncil reverses course on LDE reporting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday reversed course on a recommendation made by the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee on financial reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. The SPC, which consists of mayor and all members council, voted 7-2 on March 13 to that monthly reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition ... Read More »
1 responseCity council again proclaims Green Shirt Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously declared April 7 Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. Council supported an official business motion made by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to make the declaration in honour of Logan Boulet, who died from injuries sustained in the crash of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team’s bus with a semi-trailer unit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L lays out new strategic plan for future
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge unveiled its new strategic plan, a shared vision that addresses the changing landscape of post-secondary education provincially, nationally and globally. Digvir Jayas, president and vice-chancellor of the university, says the strategic plan is the reflection of the university’s community coming together to provide input that will set the course ... Read More »
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