By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
The Dragonboat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) is swiftly paddling in preparation for the annual ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival this weekend at Henderson Lake Park. Sixty seven teams are set to compete in this year’s dragon boat festival, including eight beginner teams. Karen Johnson, DASA race chairperson and head coach, said there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Information has been scarce regarding a suspected kidnapper at large in Lethbridge following a two-month investigation. However, the public’s desire to become aware of potential criminals on the loose can sometimes conflict with the police necessity to investigate with a low profile. On April 23, a 72-year-old woman was kidnapped by a man claiming to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Homelessness is on the rise in Lethbridge and the provincial government is being urged to put an end to the crisis. According to a 2022 report by HomelessHub, over 450 people in Lethbridge are experiencing some degree of homelessness. NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, Shannon Phillips, has called on the UCP government to make several changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After only one month of operation, the city is already touting the success of the curbside organics collection program. James Nicholls, collections manager of the waste and environment department, said Thursday about 85 per cent of residents are participating so far. “We’ve already diverted over 1,300 tons of curbside organics waste from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
The Galt Museum hosted author Mary Graham recently to talk about early filmmaking through her book “A Stunning Backdrop: Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960. The book tells the untold story of six rollicking decades of filmmaking in Alberta. Graham uses her 12 years years of research to talk about a film history unlike any other. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
There is something fulfilling when experiencing the beauty of the outdoors, whether it’s the warmth of the sun, birds singing or the bright colours adding to the magnificent scenery. It’s hard to imagine not being able to enjoy the outdoors and activities because of a disability. However, a southern Alberta charity is working hard to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
Local artists had an opportunity to showcase their work during Casa’s annual summer salon. The theme this year, Making it Big in Lethbridge, was inspired by artists actually making it big, said Darcy Logan, curator of gallery services at Casa. “It’s kind of a play on words because, obviously, we’re talking about scale,” Logan said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
The city celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day Wednesday with a ceremony and a blessing by an Indigenous elder. Several members from the neighbouring First Nations spoke alongside representatives of the city, including Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope. He says the events were a great opportunity for the city to showcase their relationship with the Indigenous population ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down an unknown man who claimed to be a police officer and kidnapped an elderly woman. Just before midnight on April 23 police responded to a residential break-in along the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South. A 72-year-old woman was taken from her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College raised its Progressive Pride Flag for the third year in a row to celebrate Pride month, just like it’s been doing for the last eight years. The Progressive Pride Flag represents not only members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, but also promotes inclusivity by recognizing trans individuals, marginalized people of colour, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 21st, 2023
With more than a half a century of expertise, multiple Juno awards and a collective tally of over 25 million CDs sold, a Canadian music group is set to rock the stage at the Yates Memorial Theatre during a prairie tour. Lunch at Allen’s is a music group made up of Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, ... Read More »
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