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AHS to permanently close ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Alberta Health Services has announced the permanent closure of Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory clinic, in Picture Butte effective Oct. 15. A statement issued by AHS indicated the closure of the clinic will not affect other AHS services at that location such as laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, and that the ambulatory clinic, “is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-cop says city problems are crime, not homelessness
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Follow the money – that’s the advice of a retired police officer to people wondering about the root of problems in Lethbridge. The retired police officer, who has seen the dark side of life on the beat in a major Canadian city, will be known as “Radar” in this story due to personal ... Read More »
1 responseProvince raises civil claims limit
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta is simplifying the process of filing civil claims in the province. The Government of Alberta recently announced that Albertans can now file civil claims for amounts up to $100,000 in the Alberta Court of Justice, previously known as provincial court. It’s an increase of $50,000. It’s the first time ... Read More »
1 responseFlag-raising remembers Hong Kong veterans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They were the first Canadian soldiers to head overseas in the Second World War and they were the last to return home after being freed from Japanese prisoner of war camps. After arriving in Hong Kong in the fall of 1941, those who survived the invasion of the Crown colony by Japanese forces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hostage case closer to moving forward
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a woman facing numerous criminal charges, including attempted murder, is closer to the next steps after appearing in Lethbridge court of justice Friday.  After failing to appear during morning court, and later appearing via Webex in the afternoon, Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller, who represents the accused, Courtney Louise Shaw, said Friday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseEconomic Development Lethbridge adds labour demand to help job hunters
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) has added a labour demand tool to their Choose Lethbridge website, to help Lethbridge and area job seekers and businesses. Â In a release EDL states the new digital tool uses AI to scrape local and national job boards, selected by EDL, then list all current, and past jobs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says there are valid reasons for it. Neudorf, who is also the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says the province is trying to address the high costs residents pay for electricity – costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants say recovery camps make an impact
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps at Red Crow Park in Standoff have been touching and helping individuals living on the street to overcome their addiction. Eldon Chief Calf, a past recovery camp participant, shared his experience Wednesday with the camp last year and the help he received. “I’ve been sober ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Telus Storyhive puts local project in the spotlight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of Telus Storyhive’s ongoing celebration of Black Excellence on-screen, the Black Creators Edition Summer Premiere is now showcasing a Lethbridge project.  The project was produced by local filmmaker Sammy Golom, who received $20,000 in production funding, one-on-one mentorship, and personalized training.  “I have been a recipient of multiple of their grants, they are an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA to benefit from Exhibition fundraiser
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The local Young Women’s Christian Association of Lethbridge and District (YWCA), for the first time, will be the beneficiary of the Lethbridge and Distict Exhibition’s 50/50 lottery fundraiser this year. All money raised will go towards YWCA programs. With each ticket purchased, community members have the potential not only to win big but to also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency has been stabilized, individuals are billed with the fee for that ambulance service. Frequently members of the community have raised the question of who is paying the bill for ambulance calls to Galt Gardens and other areas to help individuals ... Read More »
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