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Gift collection again honours baby Annie’s memory
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To celebrate what would have only been Annie Olsen’s second birthday, family and friends, along with Lethbridge Family Services, are collecting items for the Angel Tree campaign that are suitable for a two-year-old child. Today would have been little Annie’s second birthday, but on Oct. 6, 2022 she passed away in her sleep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changing of the guard for LFES C Platoon
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services C Platoon welcomed incoming Platoon Chief Todd Walker and recognized outgoing Chief Rob Chollak during a private Change of Guard ceremony Tuesday. Walker, who has been with LFES for 26 years, told the Herald in a recent interview that it is an honour and privilege to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prayer and smudge lights the way for National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge hosted a Blackfoot prayer and smudge on Wednesday to celebrate ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The ceremony was followed by a discussion led by Elder-in-Residence Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Frances First Charger. First Charger spoke about the values by which Indigenous people try to live, and said before the colonization of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magrath ready for solstice car show
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
Magrath will be hosting their annual summer solstice classic car show and shine and parade this Saturday. What started in 2020 as a means to bring some light during the pandemic, has grown into a yearly event. Rosemary Minors says her husband’s love for cars is what inspired the event. “My husband has has always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous student earns medal of merit
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
A Blackfoot student has received a Medal of Merit along with his masters of music degree at the University of Lethbridge. Sonny-Ray Day Rider completed his masters degree this spring. He says it was surreal receiving the distinguished award. “I was nominated by my committee for my thesis work, and I guess my achievements that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug treatment court celebrates first female grad
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Over the past four years, the drug treatment court in Lethbridge has aimed to help non-violent offenders seek rehabilitation. The program offers offenders an opportunity to avoid jail and instead work with experts to become clean and clear from drugs. Since the program opened in 2020, seven ... Read More »
1 responseCity ready to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 19th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge has a full day of events happening on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous Peoples Day was first announced in 1996 by former Governor General of Canada, Romeo LeBlanc. The summer solstice is significant for many Indigenous cultures, as it is the longest day of the year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown safety still a concern despite rising number of officers
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As knives are brandished and fires become lit, a sense of fear and uncertainty grips some who enter the downtown core. At the most recent Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Committee meeting, numbers showing a high rate of crime in a select area downtown were presented. According to the supporting documents, Landmark Apartments at 515 ... Read More »
17 responsesLFES float reminder about water safety
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services engaged in a water rescue training exercise Tuesday to sharpen their skills while also taking the opportunity to remind people of how to stay safe when in the Oldman River. Charles Schoening, co-team lead with the Water Rescue team, spoke to media Tuesday and said that even though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catastrophic flooding in Montana gifts water to Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely from a pipe in the U.S. to the Alberta side of the border. Following the major break at the St. Mary River Siphon near Babb, Montana, on Monday, water that would normally have been diverted to the American portion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride kicks off at U of L with flag raising ceremony
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Once again, a rainbow Pride flag flies freely at the University of Lethbridge, but this year added a bit of a twist to the ceremony. Kurt Schlachter, a recent recipient of an honorary degree with the U of L, co-created a new award, complete with funding, for ... Read More »
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