Maria Fitzpatrick
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Decision to give Notley a Blackfoot name, headdress at Lethbridge event criticizedA Lethbridge event is drawing criticism on social media with people questioning the decision to give Premier Rachel Notley a Blackfoot name and headdress.CanadaFeb 24, 2019
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Lethbridge-East candidates all set for upcoming provincial electionThe political landscape in Lethbridge is broadening, as new candidates have announced their bid for the upcoming provincial election.CanadaFeb 11, 2019
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Alberta MLA speaks one year after sharing domestic violence story in legislatureOne year ago, Lethbridge East MLA Maria Fitzpatrick stood in the Alberta legislature and told her emotional story of past domestic violence. She recently sat down with Global’s Erik Mikkelsen to talk about the progress being made to support victims of domestic violence in our province.PoliticsNov 23, 2016
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Lethbridge-East MLA announces funding for southern Alberta programs to help prevent child abuseThe Alberta government is reinforcing its commitment to work with community partners to prevent child abuse and said Monday it was providing almost $160,000 in funding to two southern Alberta programs.CanadaOct 25, 2016
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1 in 5 workers in Lethbridge make less than $15 an hour: studyA study released by Public Interest Alberta shows the highest percentage of Alberta workers earning low wages are in Lethbridge. Of those, more than half are women.EconomySep 2, 2016
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Soggy start to Whoop-Up Days 2016 not a damper on excitementIt wasn't gloomy enough to dampen the spirits of everyone involved with Tuesday morning's Whoop-Up Days parade, including Premier Rachel Notley.CanadaAug 23, 2016
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Lethbridge pub owner considers cutting staff by 50% to combat minimum wage hikeA Lethbridge pub owner says he might go down to half the number of employees rather than having customers pay more for food.MoneyAug 3, 2016
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Lethbridge mourns victims of Orlando shootingSupport for the victims is being shared around the world, including in Lethbridge. Members of the community tearfully gathered on the steps of Lethbridge City Hall Sunday night to share in grief, and hope for a safer and more inclusive world.WorldJun 13, 2016
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5th on 5th Youth Services launches 2016 fundraising campaignThe Lethbridge Youth Foundation and 5th on 5th Youth Services have endured a tough couple of years financially, but a new campaign is reminding people of the importance of bringing people together.EducationFeb 11, 2016
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Provinces make changes in year of domestic killingsSeveral high-profile crimes in 2015 shone a light on the scourge of domestic violence in Canada. Provincial governments across the country have proposed changes to better protect domestic abuse victims and advocates hope that push continues in the year ahead.CanadaDec 18, 2015
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