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Led Zeppelin tribute coming to historic Alberta theatre
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The appropriately named Led Zeppelin tribute band, Heavy Airship, will be rocking the oldest theatre in southern Alberta at the end of this month. The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod has been operational since 1912, seeing its fair share of performances over the decades. However, one of the most well-known rock bands is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes down OBM on workload review
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted 7-2 in against an official business motion presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calling for a review of workload, expectations and resources for elected officials. Instead after a lengthy debate, council voted unanimously on a motion arising by deputy mayor Jeff Carlson that the Governance SPC have discussions on ... Read More »
4 responsesDog owner warning others about dangers of foxtail
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A concerned dog owner is sharing her story to warn others about the dangers that foxtail barley poses to pets after her dog required surgery from coming into contact with foxtail at Legacy Park. According to a recent post on the City of Lethbridge website, foxtail barley is a native prairie grass that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing for Coutts mischief convictions set for fall
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing will be held later this fall for three men found guilty earlier in the year of mischief for their participation in the COVID-19 blockade at Coutts in 2022. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen, whose matters were back in court Monday, are scheduled to return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wide Skies Music Festival returning to downtown
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Wide Skies Music Festival is coming back for its seventh year with a two-night event that promises not only great music but also magnificent views of the city from the roof top of the Park n’ Ride building. Mike Spencer, artistic director of the Geomatic Attic and organizer of the event, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rental rates in Canada grew seven per cent year-over-year
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian renters can breathe a sigh of relief, though only a shallow breath. According to a July 2024 update by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Canadians can now expect their rent to be, on average, $2,185. However, Alberta is well below this national level despite some of the highest increases. The year-over-year increase of seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey player giving back with camp next month
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 24th, 2024
A former player in both the Alberta Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League will be hosting a hockey camp for 16-21 year olds at the Cavendish Farms Centre on Aug. 2-4. Brody Tallman plays defence for the MacEwan University Griffins, but his roots started in Lethbridge. Tallman says he created the camp as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundwater monitoring network being established
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A two-year pilot project monitoring groundwater in the Oldman River watershed has begun. The intention of the project is to enhance monitoring of groundwater and gain knowledge of aquifers to promote more water security. The Southwest Alberta Groundwater Project is led by the Oldman Watershed Council and Living Lakes Canada. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooling kits being given to the unhoused
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
While the extreme heat may be uncomfortable for some, for vulnerable populations it can be deadly. According to weather.com, unhoused populations are 200 times likely to die from heat-associated causes than sheltered people. Among these at risk populations are youth. Wood’s Homes is a non-profit organization in Lethbridge who focuses on working with youth under ... Read More »
1 responseDownsizing works for South Country Fair
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
The South Country Fair in Fort Macleod played a variety of tunes for attendees under scorching conditions in a new looking format. “As it got bigger, we found that our heart core group that we call us were working too hard and not having any time to hang together and have some fun,” said Maureen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to address motion on workload and expectations
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council today will address an official business motion to be presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calling for a review of workload, expectations and resourcing for elected officials. Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in chambers at City Hall. Schmidt-Rempel’s motion is asking council to direct city manager to engage an independent third-party review ... Read More »
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