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City council approves updates to capital, operating budgeting processes

By Lethbridge Herald on June 12th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge city council is returning to having staggered years for its capital and operating budget deliberations. At its May 28 meeting, council voted unanimously to approve changes for the 2027-2030 capital and the 2028- 2031 operating budget process that includes the following: • In 2026, conduct operating budget deliberations and approval of the ... Read More »

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Council approves grant funding for LHA project

By Lethbridge Herald on June 12th, 2024

Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved an official business motion by councillor Rajko Dodic calling upon council to provide Lethbridge Housing Authority up to $1,050,000 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Grant for its 30-unit supportive housing project at 416 Stafford Drive North conditional upon the inclusion of key project features ... Read More »

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Goats getting back to business

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The goats are back to graze residents with their presence in various parts of the river valley while clearing the area of weeds throughout the next several weeks.  Jackie Cardinal, Parks Natural Resources coordinator,  spoke about the grazing program Tuesday late morning while the goats took a well deserved break nearby ... Read More »

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Flag raised to celebrate Filipino heritage

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald More than 3,000 members of the Filipino community live in the Lethbridge area and on Monday morning they honoured their heritage with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. Today, the lights at City Hall will for the first time be illuminated in the national colours of the Philippines for the month ... Read More »

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Outgoing MLA thanked for her service

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shannon Phillips’ announcement of her resignation on Monday has prompted reaction from different quarters. Kathleen Ganley, MLA for Calgary Mountain View and a candidate for the provincial NDP leadership, met Phillips back in 2012 and even though Phillips was very busy, she still took the time to show her ... Read More »

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Good Samaritan helping stray dogs on reserve

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A Good Samaritan is helping out stray dogs on the Kainai Reserve by providing food and water. With the weather warming up in southern Alberta, J.C., a member of the Kainai reserve, is providing food and water to nine local dogs. J.C. who asked to remain anonymous, says they ... Read More »

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Charges laid in stabbing

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old male in connection with an incident where a 51-year-old male was stabbed in a southside alley.  On Sunday just before noon, police responded to a report of an injured male in front of a business along the 1100 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Upon arrival, officers ... Read More »

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Nursing classes stage reunion

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The St. Michael’s School of Nursing Alumni held a reunion for its nursing grad classes of 1959, 1964 and 1969 on Saturday at Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. The class of 1964 was celebrating its 60th year. “You become a family because we lived together,” said Helen Paulence (Smith), class representative for ... Read More »

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LHA funding request coming before council

By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024

Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Financial assistance  for a supportive housing project being built by the Lethbridge Housing Authority will be addressed this afternoon when city council meets at 12:30 p.m.. An official business motion by councillor Rajko Dodic is calling upon council to provide LHA with $1,050,000 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Grant ... Read More »

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Phillips stepping down

By Lethbridge Herald on June 10th, 2024

Alexandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD MLA for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips announced Monday she will be stepping down from her role effective July 1 and said her decision came as a result of a number of factors.  “They are in brief, a desire to step away from public life in this current capacity and a desire to ... Read More »

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YMCA pays tribute to Van Raay on fifth anniversary in new facility

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is paying tribute to the late Cor Van Raay after five years in the new facility, by continuing his legacy of philanthropy through charitable work and helping the community gain access to a healthier lifestyle, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Pamela Haapa-aho, Manager of Philanthropy, told ... Read More »

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