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City council approves 2024 tax bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
It’s almost that time of year again in Lethbridge – to check the mailbox to see property tax bills. On Tuesday, city council unanimously gave second and third readings to the 2024 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw. Property tax rates for 2024 have been set by the City and notices will soon be sent to property ... Read More »
1 responseVillage of Stirling celebrating 125th anniversary
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The Village of Stirling isn’t a big community, but after more than a century since its inception, it’s made some pretty big tracks in southern Alberta. The village is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and it sounds like it’s going to be one long party. “It’s a huge milestone,” says Scott Donselaar, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Career fair connections help build opportunity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the community who were in search of employment had the opportunity to meet with multiple potential employers during a career fair hosted on Tuesday by Team Works Career Centre. Barb Wolstoncroft, manager of Team Works Career Centre, said with close to 60 employers in search of new talent they were hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council amends encampment strategy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve recommended amendments to the City’s encampment strategy. The amendments were recommended by the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council at its April 18 meeting. The matter was among several items in the consent agenda of the meeting. The ... Read More »
2 responsesIBD a malady with a stigma
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald May 19 is being acknowledged as globally as World IBD Day. But IBD – inflammatory bowel disease – is nothing to celebrate. An umbrella term for Crohn’s Disease and colitis, IBD impacts about 25,000 residents in Alberta, including roughly one per cent of Lethbridge’s population, says Dr. Jesse Siffledeen, an Edmonton ... Read More »
1 responseTrial in shooting case to be rescheduled
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a Calgary man charged in relation to a shooting in Lethbridge more than two years ago will have to be rescheduled. Bira Jamal Ahmed was set to stand trial from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 of this year, but it was vacated Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports Fest gives chance to try new activities
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Lethbridge Sport Council’s Sport Fest not only was for sport organization to gain exposure in the community, but also for attendees to try activities to see whether or not it would be something they would pick up in the future on Saturday at Servus Sports Centre. “It’s an opportunity for parents ,and individuals and families ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New trial to be set in pedestrian fatality case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A new trial will have to be scheduled for a 33-year-old woman facing charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian more than a year ago. Bobbi Raquel Whillans was set to stand trial a week ago, but it was adjourned to allow more time for the Crown and defence to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial for retired police officer on hold
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The rescheduling of a trial for a retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago remains up in the air. William Kaye was set to stand trial for two weeks starting April 22 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, but the matter was brought forward several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to address two official business motions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel will be presenting two official business motions when city council meets today at 12:30 p.m. in council chambers. The first motion will ask council to have the city manager update the Family Physician Action Plan, authorize mayor Blaine Hyggen to write a letter to the provincial health minister advocating for ... Read More »
1 responseHighland dancers keep age-old traditions alive
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
More than 100 Highland dancers from around Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. gathered at Winston Churchill High School for the 42nd annual Lethbridge Highland Dance Association Open Competition on Saturday. “Many of the dancers tell us that this is their absolute favourite competition just simply because it’s a smaller competition,” said Wendy Urquhart, LHDA competition secretary. ... Read More »
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