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Lethbridge Exhibition discussing health protocols ahead of Whoop-Up Days
By Tim Kalinowski on August 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop-Up Days runs in Lethbridge between Sept. 2-4 with the start of the horse racing city commencing on Sept. 5. In the lead up to these first major public events for Exhibition Park since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Mayor Chris Spearman asked CEO Mike Warkentin during Tuesday’s council meeting about his organization’s preparations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Independent candidate running to represent electorate
By Tim Kalinowski on August 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Independent federal candidate Kim Siever says if elected he would put the needs of local residents before party loyalty. “I think one of the problems with party politics is there is this tendency of elected representatives to focus on representing their party more than they represent the people who elected them,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City approves permanent proclamation of annual Sisters in Spirit Day
By Tim Kalinowski on August 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has approved a permanent proclamation of an annual Sisters in Spirit Day each Oct. 4. “In many ways this is housekeeping because on Jan. 12 as per the recommendations approved by council, one of the recommendations of the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee is that we give ongoing support for missing and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High level bridge tops list of must-see engineering and geoscience wonders
By medicinehatnews on August 25th, 2021
The Lethbridge viaduct tops a list of engineering and geoscience wonders people need to see this summer in Alberta. This list was created by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. APEGA says “the list is a mixture of beauty and ingenuity, offering jaw-dropping attractions in every corner of the province.” It cites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournment in impared driving causing death case
By Tim Kalinowski on August 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A woman accused of impaired driving causing the death of a pedestrian earlier this month has had her case adjourned. Counsel for the accused, Shannon Good Striker, appeared in Lethbridge provincial court on Tuesday to ask for an adjournment of the case to Sept. 21 to review disclosure from the Crown. A woman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entrepreneurs set to make pitch to Downtown Dragons
By medicinehatnews on August 24th, 2021
Local entrepreneurs should polish their pitch for a chance at a big discount on vacant downtown space for their business this fall. Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge, the Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures and the Heart of our City Committee, is hosting a Dragons Den-style pitch competition. In a first for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend tour has beer and downtown history on tap
By Dale Woodard on August 24th, 2021
A tour of some downtown locales and a bit of sampling was brewing for some lucky diners over the weekend. And a history lesson was the main course as the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ hosted the Downtown History and Beer Tour Saturday. The annual event featured walking-distance stops at the Italian Table, the Round Table Board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!People’s Party candidate running for a change in voice in Lethbridge
By Tim Kalinowski on August 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge People’s Party of Canada candidate Kimmie Hovan says her party stands for personal freedom, respect for all citizens rights, fairness and responsibility. “I decided to run because I think there needed to be a change in voice for Lethbridge constituents,” says Hovan. “I chose the People’s Party because last election I couldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing service partners with U of L as students prepare to return to class
By Dale Woodard on August 24th, 2021
With colleges and university students ready to head back to school, a program is in place to ensure students and landlords alike can find a living arrangement that make both feel at home. Since 2003, Places4Students has been helping students in Canada and the U.S. find lodging as they learn and last year partnered with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miyashiro looking to run for NDP in Lethbridge-East
By Al Beeber on August 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Outgoing city councillor Rob Miyashiro has announced his intention to seek the NDP candidacy in Lethbridge-East in the next provincial election. Miyashiro launched his bid to carry the NDP colours at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization on Monday. A two-term city councillor, Miyashiro is currently executive director of the LCSO and says he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Biogas signs agreement to supply FortisBC
By medicinehatnews on August 21st, 2021
Lethbridge Biogas LP has signed an agreement with FortisBC to supply up to 350,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas annually. This will be FortisBC’s third source of RNG from outside B.C. as the company adds new volumes of renewable gases and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The deal with the Lethbridge Biogas will supply enough energy ... Read More »
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