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Cardston ends booze ban

By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023

Cardston town council has voted by a 5-2 margin to allow alcohol sales. Cardston is home to the first temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada and has been dry for 121 years. But council popped the cork on change on Tuesday by allowing liquor service at restaurants and ... Read More »

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Cancer Connect program comes to Lethbridge

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new program has been launched in Lethbridge for those living with cancer and for their caregivers, to have a safe space to gather and learn strategies for everyday life while battling the disease. Wellspring Alberta, a registered charity that began in Calgary in 2007 as Wellspring Calgary and later merged with Wellsprings ... Read More »

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LTRA marking 40th anniversary of Ride for Dreams

By Nikki Jamieson SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 14th, 2023

The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association is asking for support as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Joanne Perlich ‘Ride for Dreams’ fundraiser. The fundraiser, which will take place this weekend, supports LTRA’s efforts and commitment to the transformative power of therapeutic riding and equine facilitated wellness. This year is especially important for the association, ... Read More »

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New effort being made for bail before assault, shooting trial

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail last April in relation to an assault and shooting earlier this year, will make another attempt to gain his freedom while he waits to stand trial. Robert Duane Vincent was denied bail on April 21, despite assurances by his lawyer he could safely be released ... Read More »

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Coaldale begins work on outdoor gathering space

By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 13th, 2023

The Town of Coaldale has broken ground on Phase 3 of the Civic Square project. Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of the highly anticipated year-round outdoor gathering space which will be located on the vacant land behind the Town’s recently completed Civic Square Building. Upon completion, the outdoor gathering place will function ... Read More »

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SPC to address fee-for-service and lease agreements

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of city council will be asked on Thursday to recommend approval of a pair of fee-for-service and lease agreements. The first will be with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The proposed agreement calls for funding support to be paid to SAAG this year and for the ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College ready to celebrate Coulee Fest

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is ready to open its doors to members of the community to enjoy their fifth annual Coulee Fest Saturday with a bigger and better event for the whole family. Manager of alumni and engagement, Stephanie Savage spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the college could not be more excited about ... Read More »

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Man changes pleas after charges read

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, changed his mind after he heard the allegations read in court. Jonathan Russell Dyck pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and breach of release conditions. However, after details of the ... Read More »

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City expanding public mural program

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from building owners and artists throughout Lethbridge that are interested in installing a mural on a high-visibility exterior wall across the city. Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Jana MacKenzie spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the ... Read More »

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Crown waiting for clarification before sharing disclosure in gym coach case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a former Lethbridge gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls, is still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee will have to wait in line, however. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Lancee said she has yet to receive ... Read More »

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Fundraiser pulls together to support the United Way

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Pulling a city transit bus will likely never be an effective way to save on the cost of fuel, but it’s proving to be a good way to raise money for important programs in the city. Members of the community pulled together to kick off a United Way of Lethbridge and South Western ... Read More »

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