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Lethbridge School Division names Nightingale new superintendent
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced the appointment of a new superintendent who has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the education system. Board chair Allison Purcell announced Tuesday that Mike Nightingale has been appointed as superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division. She said the search for a new superintendent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit added to fee assistance program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced an expansion of its recreation and culture fee assistance program Tuesday to include bus passes for residents facing financial barriers. In last year’s operating budget deliberations, city council made the decision to build off the success of the existing recreation and culture fee assistance program and the temporary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Voters have their say at advance polls
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Randy Devine and his wife Candy don’t exactly believe this election comes down to choosing the lesser of all evils. In fact, they are convinced MLA Nathan Neudorf of the United Conservative Party is far and away the best candidate running in the Lethbridge East constituency. “I like that he was voted by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger in need of volunteers to help support city wide food drive
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
With inflation getting worse and food prices increasing the hard reality for some families having to face on a daily basis is turning to the food bank for assistance. The Lethbridge food banks are experiencing a shortage of volunteers for the upcoming Target Hunger event. June 10 is the set date for the annual Target ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Incident highlights need for parents to teach children about strangers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com In June, 2005, an 11-year-old boy was lost in the Utah wilderness for four days. During that time, he stayed on the trail, but when he saw people searching for him he deliberately hid, afraid someone might “steal” him. Fortunately he was eventually found, but, according to the Canada Safety Council, the incident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal candidate giving a voice to the middle ground
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Pat Chizek knows she doesn’t have any chance of being elected to represent Lethbridge West in the Alberta legislature when voters go to the polls on May 29. Chizek also doesn’t believe in knocking on doors or knocking down other candidates’ signs which the candidate said in an interview this week is happening. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt program teaches about native plant species
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
Children and their caregivers had the opportunity to have a hands-on history discussion about Plants, Seeds and Native Gardens at the Galt Museum on Saturday. Attendees learned the importance about those topics and as well painted a small pot to plant a native species plant seed in to take home. “And today, we’re learning about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber-Warner candidates weigh in at Coaldale forum
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on May 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Candidates for the Taber-Warner riding took part in an election forum hosted by the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at the Gem of the West Museum. UCP candidate Grant Hunter was joined by Wildrose Loyalty Coalition candidate Paul Hinman, and Brent Ginther of the Solidarity Movement of Alberta. Frank Kast of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance polling stations open Tuesday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Election Day fast approaching, advance voting stations will be available across the city for those who are ready to cast their vote already, who want to avoid crowds or simply for convenience. Advance voting stations will be available from Tuesday to Saturday, with multiple locations across the city. Before May 29, residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trust of vaccines focus of SACPA talk
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 20th, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerned individuals debated the topic of vaccinations, increasing the division on individuals’ perspectives. Could this division be linked to the lack of trust people have within the medical healthcare system? A local philosophy professor has raised the current issue of trust. The history of vaccinations and their resistance of them was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith receives grant to upgrade community kitchen
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge has received funding from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, to make some additions to the Co-op Community Kitchen. They received $7,680 with $6,680 coming from the Field of Interest Funds and $1,000 from the Lethbridge Auto Dealers Association. Executive director Danielle McIntyre said ... Read More »
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