Author Archives: Todd Eagle Child

Rally for rights

Rally for rights

Supporters stand in solidarity for the Women’s March on Washington along Mayor Magrath Drive in Lethbridge on Jan. 21. A grassroots movement that swept the nation last weekend sent a message to human rights critics that discrimination will not be tolerated. As last year’s US Presidential race came to an end with Donald Trump winning the

No room for rent

The YWCA Harbour House women’s emergency shelter has been seeing a high number of women and children seeking refuge from family violence.  

Cavendish Farms Expansion

The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with the Province of Alberta, announced a $350 million expansion of its Cavendish Farms facility. The new private investment is the largest in the city’s history and will create ongoing economic benefits.

All downstream from this point onwards

Anna Garleff and Shannon Frank of the Oldman Watershed Council doing a public Q and A at the Lethbridge Public Library on Nov. 23. As the topic of clean sustainable water becomes a world-wide issue, a local organization is bringing awareness to the Lethbridge public. On Nov. 23 at the Public Library’s main branch, the

Lastar FM celebrates 20 years on the air

Anthony Many Fingers has operated Lastar Radio from the Blood Reserve for the past 20 years. A local radio station on the Blood Reserve just celebrated over 20 years of transmission. Lastar Radio 89.9 FM is a radio station run by Anthony Many Fingers, known by his Blackfoot name “Saahkoikakatosi” meaning Last Star. Lastar Radio’s

Public helps Lethbridge Transit move forward

Lethbridge Transit driver Darryl Eby providing city residents with reliable transportation on Nov. 15. One of the major issues with living in an urban area is transportation, this is where the City of Lethbridge Transit steps in. Recently the Transit department asked for the public’s input to improve their use of the transit system. The Transit

VRkade Inc. goes to college

Harrison Maxwell plays some Virtual Reality gaming provided by VRkade Inc. and LCSA at the Cave on Nov. 10. The future of gaming has arrived and the Lethbridge College Students’ Association was there to welcome it. Virtual Reality is a new 3D platform that is revolutionizing the gaming industry across the world. “It’s definitely the future

Family Centre’s Halloween Boo Bash

Mason Wafer bounces a ball at the Boo Bash held at the Exhibition Pavilion Oct. 29.   The Exhibition Pavilion was full of superheroes, princesses, and monsters of all sizes participating in the second annual Boo Bash. The free Halloween event was organized by Family Centre’s parent advisory committee and provided games and activities for

Racial tensions bring about awareness and unity

People gathered in Galt Gardens to unite to bring peace to the community Oct. 14. Photo supplied.  It was on a crisp fall morning on Sept. 30 when a city woman was found clinging to life after being beaten, sexually assaulted and left to die. As the news of the horrific attack hit the streets,

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