By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2024
Taynaz Mahomed, who moved to Canada in 2010, is one of the many success stories from Woods Homes, a not-for-profit organization in Lethbridge, Alberta. She encountered difficulties within her family home which led her to needing assistance from Children and Family Services, who then referred her to a Transition to Adult Program worker in November ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned many accolades in his decades as one of the world’s leading music promoters. But on Wednesday he received an award which may be one of the closest to his heart. The Country Music Awards named Sakamoto the fourth winner of the Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute offered young women in Grade 7 through Grade 9 a hands-on career exploration session in sectors critical to the regional economy at Lethbridge Polytechnic. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute is a unique partnership of six school divisions, Lethbridge Polytechnic and two non-profit organizations to give middle and high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 21st, 2024
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and community organizations are reaching out for donations to help underprivileged children and families that require a little bit of holiday support. The Salvation Army has started its annual Toys for Tots initiative. This year, says Zachary Marshall, Community Ministries Officer, “we’re hoping to assist 500 children, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is expanding its nurse practitioner program to expand Albertans’ access to primary health care. The province considers nurse practitioners to be a key part of the solution to the problem Albertans are facing getting primary health care. Jennifer Mador, president of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, expects more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Dr. Sayed Zielke is on a mission to improve cardiac care in southern Alberta. Zielke is the Cardiac Sciences Physician Lead for Alberta Health Services South Zone and since coming to Lethbridge in 2013, she’s been committed to not only improving service but lowering the mortality rate from heart disease in southern Alberta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Eligible voters in the Lethbridge West constituency will be going to the polls on Dec. 18. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure has confirmed a writ was issued Wednesday to fill the vacancy in Electoral Division 72 – Lethbridge West created when NDP MLA Shannon Phillips resigned her seat on July 1. “Appointments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 21st, 2024
Members of the Blood Tribe Police Force and Fire Department strapped on their heels to raise awareness for domestic violence at the 11th annual Kainai Women’s Wellness Shelter Walk in Her Shoes event on a cold Wednesday morning. November is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada, with many organizations bringing awareness to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Nord-Bridge Senior Centre have partnered to provide a way for the community to give seniors in need a Christmas gift. Through the “Golden Giving Tree” LSCO and Nord-Bridge Centre will be collecting presents for seniors who are isolated and/or who face financial struggles and have been nominated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With temperatures quickly falling many find themselves in need of warm socks and to be able to help those in need the Sock It To ‘Em campaign is once again collecting socks across the city and beyond. Campaign founder Gail Petrie told the Herald Tuesday that even though the campaign started 23 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
Boxes upon boxes of books were on display at the Lethbridge Public Library’s downtown branch for people to fill their bags with at the pre-holiday bag sale that was hosted by the Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library on Saturday. “With the pre-holiday sale, I think a lot of it is getting books for that ... Read More »
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