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City updates more inclusive land acknowledgement statement
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge updated its Land Acknowledgement on Friday to become more inclusive and welcoming. These changes were made following structural changes in local Indigenous organizations. Echo Nowak, Indigenous relations specialist for the City of Lethbridge, says these changes began in July to help make it more inclusive. “In July the City of Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Independent Film Festival rolls out the red carpet this weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives is rolling out the red carpet this weekend for its Lethbridge Independent Film Festival. The festival runs today and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Today’s films will be staged at the Movie Mill where a red carpet will be laid outdoors and Sunday’s offerings are at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP nominee for Lethbridge West riding to be named today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Who will represent the NDP in a Lethbridge West byelection? Either Rob Miyashiro or Bridget Mearns will be named the candidate today after members vote. Members can cast their votes from noon until 6 p.m. today at the Sandman Signature Lodge with online voting closing at 5 p.m. yesterday. The announcement will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA hosting ride to support fee assistance program
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A special event on Saturday is being staged by the YMCA of Lethbridge to support its Shape [Y]our Future Campaign. The fourth annual Len Herring Legacy Ride, a leisurely bicycle ride through west Lethbridge neighbourhoods will be staged by the YMCA. Two bicycle routes will start at the Cor Van Raay YMCA south ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic hosting events for students and staff looking for addiction recovery community
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2024
Lethbridge Polytechnic Wellness Services will be hosting its first Donuts and Discussions today for students and staff who are looking for a community in addiction recovery. Donuts and Discussions program originated out of University of Calgary, which many post-secondaries around the province are implementing in their schools. Lori Harasem, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge Polytechnic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City set for windrow clearing service this winter
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge recently announced a new program aimed at helping residents with mobility challenges who live along snow routes, to clear the windrow along their driveways and curbs that results from plowing the roads. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City, says the program will help residents with mobility challenges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ron Sakamoto has proven the doubters wrong with long career
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto says nobody believed him when he insisted he could run a successful music promotion business from Lethbridge. He still feels some in the world consider him – to use his words – a “country bumpkin.” But numerous accolades later and with his company Sakamoto Agency again in the running for a ... Read More »
1 responseNew legal aid agreement reached
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has finalized a new long-term agreement with Legal Aid and the Law Society of Alberta. The three have signed a new five-year governance agreement which comes into effect today and runs until Sept. 5, 2029. “By signing this agreement, all involved have committed to ensuring Alberta’s legal aid system remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man producing new film with Indigenous themes
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 5th, 2024
A producer from Lethbridge is currently working on a new film about a couple of influencers who get caught up in a cult during their adventures. David Cormican attended Catholic Central High School (CCH) where he was part of the “drama thugs,” a term he uses affectionately. He was taught by Peter Meuller who became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown farmers market wraps up for the season
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 5th, 2024
With cooler temperatures quickly approaching, the last Downtown Farmers Market was held at Festival Square on Wednesday. Many vendors such as Angela Calvin of Grammies Little Bakery are bittersweet about the season ending. “It went by so fast but we had a blast. Even when we got rained out last week, it was still fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allied Arts Council hosting Arts Days this month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Allied Arts Council’s Arts Days are back to highlight Lethbridge’s vibrant arts community with a month long celebration thorough a variety of events starting today. To kick things off the AAC invited Mayor Blaine Hyggen and other city dignitaries along with reporters to a press conference where they announced the various events ... Read More »
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