Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The latest encampment strategy update to city council shows there have been a total of 606 calls to date in 2024. Community Social Development general manager Andrew Malcolm provided the update to council on Tuesday. In the current reporting period, there were 254 encampment calls. So far this year from
Read More »The Nohkohwaa Family and Youth Centre, located in Fort MacLeod, received a donation of $150,000 on Tuesday from TD Bank. The donation will enhance their current cultural programing as well as increase the technology for the site including adding security cameras and program computers. The funds will also be used to help train staff who ... Read More »
4 hours agoLETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government announced the creation of a new team of Alberta Sheriffs to help bring wanted criminals to justice all across the province during a press conference Tuesday. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that a new Alberta Sheriff’s team created to help track down criminals wanted by authorities, is now up and ... Read More »
4 hours agoLETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The latest financial update from the Lethbridge & District Exhibition to city council on Tuesday shows that the net deficit for the nine months ending July 31 is $1,890,995. The report states that cash on hand as of July 31 was $911,192. The LDE has added an additional 15 events for this year, ... Read More »
4 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team had a strong showing out on the west coast over the weekend. The Horn men’s team made their chances count on a low shot total at the University of Fraser Valley on Sunday afternoon in a 2-1 victory. The Cascades opened the ... Read More »
9 hours agoIf you were around a couple of city arenas this past weekend, you might have noticed future PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) and local player Dara Greig helping with Southern Express U18AA female hockey try outs. Greig, who will look to crack the PWHL’s Montreal Victoire’s line-up later this fall , is in the city ... Read More »
9 hours agoJustin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes wrap up their exhibition season this weekend and have plenty of evaluation left to go through ahead of next Friday’s season opener. Head coach Bill Peters spoke about what he noticed after Friday night’s exhibition loss to Calgary. “I liked some guys in spurts, no doubt, said Peters. ... Read More »
4 days agoAT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East Lowering the cost of everyday essentials, like power, is a top priority for Alberta’s government. That’s why our government is modernizing the entire electricity system to provide long term solutions to lower utility bills and protect Alberta’s ratepayers. Thanks to these efforts, Alberta’s default ... Read More »
4 days agoLEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Over the years, I’ve written a lot about my four-legged companions but this will be the last time you have to endure a column about them. Once again, time has taken its toll and now my beloved Ben dog is soon leaving this earth. And once ... Read More »
5 days agoFROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge During my childhood, it was normal for strangers to join my family for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. If my parents learned of someone needing a place to spend the holidays, an invitation was quickly extended. My four siblings and I were always excited ... Read More »
2 weeks agoEditor: While out walking in the Agnes Davidson/Victoria Park area on a recent evening, my dog and I were nearly struck in a crosswalk (16 Ave. S. and 17 St.) when six cars blew through the signed and marked crosswalk, and a seventh tried to stop, only to be rear-ended, sending the car through the ... Read More »
4 days agoEditor: We can’t eat money.” Alberta’s population is exploding. More people are crushing the “Alberta Advantage.” Our beauty, our water, our cities, our housing is inflating to the disadvantage of our people. What we love about our Alberta, blue sky, white mountains, green forests, blue rivers. All are changing the more we want, the more ... Read More »
1 week agoEditor: As we approach Labour Day 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the significant strides made by workers in Canada, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. This year, Labour Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action for all of us who believe in the power of ... Read More »
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