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Reconciliation Action Group sees lack of progress on Calls to Action
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Reconciliation Action Group (RAG) is bringing awareness to the many Calls to Action that have not been started and the lack of projects working towards national action plans outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. “RAG started as a grassroots movement to change the ... Read More »
Ottawa needs to put Canadians first
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative MP for Lethbridge If the Canadian people are not the focus of this federal government, then it is fair to the ask the question, who is? The last several months have left Canadians absolutely dumbfounded at this government’s lack of care, compassion and wisdom. As food prices continue ... Read More »
Dreaded autumn yard work is beckoning
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The time has come to say farewell – for two weeks. Yup, it’s autumn and that means a ton of yard work to get done before the dreaded snow begins falling and temperatures plummet. With 12 Swedish columnars in the back yard, multiple rose bushes, vines and ... Read More »
Innovation key for Farming Smarter
Speaking on sustainable food production and the agriculture industry, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter, at its weekly discussion panel Thursday held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Farming Smarter is a non-profit organization that instills a culture of innovation using agronomy research, extensions, and field ... Read More »
Stolen vehicle nets accused 90 days
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old Lethbridge man who received a jail sentence only last week for two criminal offences, was back in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday where he received yet another custodial sentence. Travis Robert Taylor pleaded guilty to a single charge of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and was sentenced to 90 days in ... Read More »
Culinary event feeds Reconciliation
Local groups working in concert held a bison stew and fry bread tasting event for Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge. The culinary event was organized by the Family Centre in partnership with the Interfaith Food Bank, and All My Relations, and included dancing from Raegan First Rider, Ms. Blackfoot Canada Sr. Princess, along with singing and ... Read More »
‘Reconciliation Starts with You’ promotes tolerance among non-Indigenous
Friday was the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day Canadians honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. It is also a day people wear orange shirts to represent Every Child Matters, started by Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor. Events are held all over Canada ... Read More »
Opening a window on City salaries
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council serving as its Economic Standing Policy Committee will be creating the 2023-26 budget this fall with meetings scheduled this month and for five days in November. Eighteen city organizations and several boards and commissions have come before the SPC seeking funding from council. The cost of operating government is a topic ... Read More »
SPC members question increasing City communications staff
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A request by the City of Lethbridge Communications and Engagement department manager for more funding will be addressed by city council during budget deliberations. The request was made by Tara Grindle to the Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council at its meeting Thursday. The SPC passed a motion recommending that city council ... Read More »
Recommended sentences rejected as accused pleads to multiple charges
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 50-year-old Lethbridge man caught a break and received a short jail sentence after a judge disagreed with sentences recommended by the Crown prosecutor and the man’s lawyer. Crown Prosecutor Clayton Giles recommended Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that David Scott Walker receive a jail sentence of five and a half months on ... Read More »
