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AHS, police urge safety in celebrating Halloween

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Halloween just around the corner, Alberta Health Services and Lethbridge Police Services are advising the public to celebrate with safety in mind. Dr. Mila Luchak, one of the medical officers of health for the south zone, said this week assured residents they can enjoy a candy filled holiday safely. “Some of the ... Read More »

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Taxpayers to pay the price for unethical oil, SACPA told

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2023

Alberta has an ethical dilemma and taxpayers are going to pay the price. That was the message of Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presentation by Markham Hislop, journalist and CEO of Energi Media. Unfortunately, according to Hislop, the price tag will be about $300 billion because of what he calls unethical oil. ... Read More »

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Farmers market opens door to new business owner

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who recently opened her business in Festival Square went from being a long-time Lethbridge Farmers’ Market vendor to business owner.  Colombian Canadian Lethbridge resident Yeny Mora recently opened Antojitos Latin Food Cravings in Downtown Lethbridge after taking part in the Lethbridge Farmers’ Market with her family for just over a ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College open house showcases programs

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College opened its doors to prospective students Wednesday to showcase the different programs offered at the school. Unlike previous years where the open house was held inside the Val Matteotti Gymnasium, this year programs where showcased across campus in their respective instruction areas. Team lead of recruitment Sara Riehl said they spread ... Read More »

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Fort Whoop-Up turning into a haunted house

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2023

Fort Whoop-Up is opening its doors for a spooky haunted house visit today and Saturday. The Fort-Whoop-Up haunted house runs from 1 to 3 p.m. with family-friendly guided tours around the fort. From 6 to 9 p.m. the fort will have actors putting a fright into visitors. Galt Museum community programming coordinator Kristin Krein said ... Read More »

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CRH receives bequest for cardiac care from Cor Van Raay estate

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Cor Van Raay cared about people and community. And The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation recently was given what it calls a transformative bequest from the late philanthropist’s estate. The bequest, which Van Raay left in his will to the foundation, will directly support cardiac care services at the hospital. The amount of the ... Read More »

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LFS launches suitcase initiative to help foster children

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services has announced a new initiative the organization recently created to help foster children transition from home to home and are asking for community support. Director of Advancement and Communication for LFS, Michelle Gallucci told media this week they learned about a specific need through Children’s Services during its LFS Angel ... Read More »

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Samhain: misunderstood meaning of Halloween’s earliest ancestors

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2023

When the sun sets on October 31 and the streets fill with little Barbies and mini Spider-Mans, dragging pillow cases stuffed with treats behind them, begins a holiday that has often been forgotten in favour of its more commercial variation. Samhain (pronounced Saa-win) is the Pagan sabbat from which Halloween derived. Known also as the ... Read More »

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City preparing to help the vulnerable deal with winter’s extremes

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is preparing for the impact cold weather has upon the vulnerable population here and expects to be in better shape than in previous years. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community Social Development and Luke Palmer, the City’s Emergency Planning and Risk Supervisor, gave media an update Wednesday afternoon with ... Read More »

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Theatre veteran Ed Bayly remembered

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When the curtain rises tonight on the Lethbridge Musical Theatre production of “The Full Monty,” Ed Bayly will surely be with the cast and crew in spirit. Bayly, a fixture on the Lethbridge theatre season for decades, died earlier this month at the age of 86. Bayly, who was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, ... Read More »

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‘Just wear a poppy’: Legion changes focus of campaign

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Wear a poppy. That’s the message being promoted by the General Stewart Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion as Remembrance Day nears. With only about 10 per cent of Canadians donning the poppy in honour of veterans, the Legion wants to see that number rise. So this year the focus is not on ... Read More »

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