Melissa Villeneuve

Saniyya Sidney, Jessica Chastain beam on Oscars red carpet

3240 NEW YORK (AP) – Jessica Chastain hit the Oscars red carpet in a purple and copper sparkle gown, while the 15-year-old Saniyya Sidney twirled and beamed in a floral-adorned princess look and her “King Richard” castmate Demi Singleton lit up in…

Chris Cuomo’s big off-air role: Brother Andrew’s strategist

NEW YORK (AP) – CNN anchor Chris Cuomo had a bigger role than previously known in advising his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations that forced him from office, newly released transcripts and text…

New details on Chris Cuomo’s role advising brother Andrew

NEW YORK (AP) – Transcripts released Monday shed new light on CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s behind-the-scenes role advising his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations that forced him from office. Chris…

Melissa DeRosa, top aide to Gov. Cuomo, resigns from role

Exterior view of the New York state Executive Mansion, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. An investigation found that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women in and out of state government. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink) ALBANY,…

Cuomo administration ‘froze’ over nursing home data requests

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release data on the coronavirus death toll among nursing home residents because officials “froze” over worries the information was…

THE RIGHT THING TO DO

The Boulet family continues to uplift our community, in the face of unspeakable tragedy. By: Melissa Villeneuve He was a Star Wars fan, loved lego, and built a custom rack for his beloved shoes that hangs on his bedroom wall. A collection of empty…

KINDNESS CRUSADERS (of the Kindergarten Kind)

The impact of random acts of kindness taught early in the classroom. By: Melissa Villeneuve It’s an overcast autumn day and there’s a slight chill in the air. But that doesn’t stop a group of giggling elementary school students from accomplishing a…

#YQLNEIGHBOURS

Kyle Gruninger has performed in countless variety shows throughout his musical career. A graduate of LCI, Kyle is a New West Theatre veteran and frontman of the international touring metal band Incura. His unique vocal abilities have brought him…

FAMILY FIRST

By: Melissa Villeneuve Family is the foundation for which we become and provides a support network for which we choose to be…. For 25 years, the Family Centre has celebrated what it means to be a family, recognizing the challenges and triumphs of…

LIVING CUISINE: MOCHA LOCAL

The Lethbridge-based meal kit delivery service is launching a new storefront and pickup service. By: Melissa Villeneuve Every day around 4 p.m. it’s the same routine between my spouse and I – “What shall we do for dinner?” This then evolves into a…

Letter From the Editor

It’s always a wonderful surprise when I get to the drive-thru window to find that someone has already paid for my coffee. To know that a stranger, who could have easily paid for their order and gone about their day, chose to make this impact on my…

Passing the Torch: Meet our new Fire and Emergency Services Chief Marc Rathwell

Fighting fires and saving lives isn’t anything new to Marc Rathwell. No longer the Deputy Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Rathwell has risen to the rank of Chief, upon the retirement of former Fire Chief Richard Hildebrand. Fighting fires and…

Not-So-Simple Sarah

At 15 years old, Sarah Johnson appears to be your average teenager. She is lively and determined, seasoned with a hint of rebel. As a competitive horseback rider, and Grade 10 student at École La Vérendrye, Sarah isn’t one to shy away from a…

In Sync- the Belles of the Pool

She stands poised at the edge of the pool, her hair tied in a knot on her head and a smile spread across her face. The music begins and she dives into the cool water, ready to begin her routine. At 73 years old, Lorraine Moodie is in a class all her…

#YQLNEIGHBOURS Don Robb

Don is the founding board member and past president of the Lethbridge Jazz Society. He maintains a busy schedule as a trumpet player with the Bridge Bass Quintet, the Lethbridge Symphony, and many musical theatre productions. Don is the founding…

Pure Power, Pure Thrill

It's six o'clock on Saturday night and already there's a lineup from the doors stretching halfway down the block. It’s six o’clock on Saturday night and already there’s a lineup from the doors stretching halfway down the block. But it’s not the…

Stitch it Forward

The brilliant author Maya Angelou once stated "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back." The brilliant author Maya Angelou once stated, “I've learned that you…

Letter from the Editor

With sunny skies and a warm forecast ahead, the outdoors is calling. With sunny skies and a warm forecast ahead, the outdoors is calling. There’s nothing I love more than sitting on the patio of a local restaurant, soaking up the rays and sipping on…

Spreading Kindness

Sometimes it can be difficult to manage all these things on a regular basis, but a dedicated group of young women has made it their mission. GirlGang Kindness was founded in 2017 by Jess Fehr, Danielle Tait, Taylor Crozon, Jes Beck, Ashley McKenzie…

Good Times to be had at Lethbridge’s Newest Comedy Club

“Laughter is the best medicine.” We’ve all heard that a time or two, and quite often I find it to be true. Whether you’ve had a miserable day and need some cheering up, or you just want to have a hearty belly laugh, a few giggles can lighten your…