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Calgary Herald
a day ago
- General
- Calgary Herald
'It was the birth of Calgary': How Stephen Avenue tells the story of the city
With the City of Calgary's Stephen Avenue revitalization project now underway, Historic Calgary Week's deep dive into the history of the area was nothing if not timely. Article content Marcel Hebert — a member of the Southern Alberta Pioneers and their Descendants history committee — brought his audience this week along through the development of Stephen Avenue in a presentation entitled Stephen Avenue Comes Alive. Article content Article content Article content The journey started in 1883, when Calgary was a town of fewer than 500 people, and the Canadian Pacific Railway had just arrived. Article content Article content 'It was the birth of Calgary,' Hebert said. The railway station was constructed in what was then called Section 15, now downtown Calgary. Nearby lots went up for sale, and Stephen Avenue was born — at the time, just a row of small shacks. The street was named after George Stephen, the president of the CPR. Article content 'Without the taxpayers that elected the prime minister that settled on Canadian Pacific Railway to unite Canada, I don't know if (Calgary) would have existed, but it wouldn't be the (population) that we are today,' Hebert said. Article content 'That was the whole story of Calgary — and Stephen Avenue doesn't tell all of it, but it tells you a lot.' Article content Hebert's presentation touched on the journey through the next 50 years, as the row of small shacks became the grand sandstone facades that we see today. Notably, very few of the current buildings are actually the originals. Many have been torn down and rebuilt, or were burned down in the fires that Stephen Avenue has seen throughout its history. Most, however, were modeled after the originals as a means of preserving the history of the buildings. Article content Article content Hebert also dove into the history of each building between Centre Street and 1st Street S.W., and featured archival images and a 3D model of the street. It took him about a year to compile, pulling most of his information from the Calgary Herald's archives and the Glenbow Library and Archives. Article content Article content Article content Hebert isn't a historian by trade — the presentation was a passion project, which he showcased for the first time at last year's Historic Calgary Week. His interest in Stephen Avenue lies in the fact that it's been a hub of Calgary for almost 150 years. Article content 'To me, it's the centre of Calgary,' he said. 'Ninth Avenue is where the centre was, but all those buildings are gone.'
American Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- American Press
UPDATE: Allen Police Jury introduces resolution to suspend CO2 permits
ExxonMobil filed a 22-page lawsuit on July 1 in the U.S. District Court Western District in Lake Charles against the Allen Parish Police Jury and Sheriff Doug Hebert III. (Associated Press Archives) The Allen Parish Police Jury has introduced a resolution to suspend the enforcement of a recently adopted ordinance imposing local permitting requirements for carbon capture projects. The decision, made by a 7-to-1 vote with Police Juror Joe Perkins of Reeves casting the lone dissenting vote, comes in the midst of a federal lawsuit that poses a significant financial risk to the parish. ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Onshore Storage filed the lawsuit against the police jury and Sheriff Doug Hebert III, challenging the ordinance, which ExxonMobil claims is inconsistent with state law and causes delays to state-permitted activities. During a meeting on Monday, police jurors voted to suspend the ordinance and called for a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4 to discuss the potential removal of the law and to hear directly from the public. Police Jury President Tony Hebert said the police jury had previously requested an Attorney General's opinion on whether the ordinance would be preempted by state law. However, they have not received an opinion and may never receive one now that it is the subject of a lawsuit, he said. '……This ordinance was passed with the will of the people and meant to protect our land, water, and personal property rights by regulating injection wells,' Hebert said in a released statement. 'But now, the police jury is facing a tough decision, and I want to be transparent with you (the public) about why I think we should pull back on this ordinance.' ExxonMobil claims the ordinance conflicts with state and federal laws. Hebert said after consulting with legal experts and staff, it became clear the parish faces a strong legal challenge that could be costly. 'The truth is, this isn't a fight that can't be won at the parish level,' he said. 'The state of Louisiana and the federal government have already set up regulations for these projects, and our state Constitution says we don't have the authority to go beyond what they've set up.' Hebert noted that while the police jury and residents advocated for stronger state-level laws during the recent legislative session, those bills did not pass. He said the fight remains at the state level. 'I know a lot of you are angry and have legitimate concerns,' he said acknowledging public sentiment. 'ExxonMobil could have and should have worked with us to address our local concerns, but instead, they chose to sue us. They knew that fighting this lawsuit would cost Allen Parish a fortune in legal fees, damages and penalties. And that's money we don't have and money that is legally dedicated to going to things like fixing roads, repairing bridges, and keeping public buildings open and maintained.' He clarified the police jury's intent by stating, '…The police jury passed Ordinance No. 6656 because we care about the health and safety of our people. But now, we're stuck between a rock and a hard place. If we keep fighting, we risk bankrupting the parish and losing the ability to provide essential services. That's not a risk I'm willing to take or a risk I would ask the rest of the jury to take.' While the outcome may not be what many desired, Hebert assured residents that the police jury is committed to protecting its communities. He requested the public's understanding as the parish navigates the challenging situation. 'We're all in this together, and we plan to keep fighting for what's best for Allen Parish,' he concluded.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oilers vs Panthers: Referees Announced For Game 2
EDMONTON – Game 1 ended up the way that the Edmonton Oilers wanted. On Friday night, the hockey world waits to see how Game 2 will pan out. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. The Florida Panthers let a 3-1 lead slip away, resulting in a 4-3 overtime victory for the home team. Leon Draisaitl scored the dagger while Stuart Skinner played out of his mind to earn the victory. Advertisement A massive part of the game is the special-teams battle. This battle is often dictated by the referees who are working the game. With that in mind, here are the referees for Friday night's Game 2. Trending Oilers Stories How To Make The McDavid-To-Maple Leafs Rumors Stop How To Make The McDavid-To-Maple Leafs Rumors Stop EDMONTON – When will it ever end? Oilers Secretive Of New Victory Song, "Pink Pony Club" Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Makes Big Announcement 'I Really Hope We Score': Oilers' Stuart Skinner And His Remarkable Talent Of Staying Ready New Oilers Defender Has Boxing Legend Lineage REPORT: Ex-Oilers Jay Woodcroft Surprising Favorite For New Coaching Gig REPORT: Ex-Oilers Jay Woodcroft Surprising Favorite For New Coaching Gig EDMONTON – Good coaches can be hard to find. Jean Hebert & Chris Rooney Are The Game 2 Referees Jean Hebert and Chris Rooney will be the referees for Game 2 on Friday night. Both have worked over 100 playoff games in their career. Advertisement Here are the details for each referee that you need to know. 2025 Team Records: Hebert: Panthers (4-3-2) Oilers (2-2-0) Rooney: Panthers (3-1-1) Oilers (2-1-1) Hebert and Rooney have been the referee team for one game this postseason. They were holding the whistles for the Panthers Game 7 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Team Results Apart From Each Other Here are the results of Herbert's previous games with other referee partners: Game 2 of Dallas Stars/Oilers (3-0 Oilers win) Game 4 of Carolina Hurricanes/Panthers (3-0 Hurricanes) Game 3 of Vegas Golden Knights/Oilers (4-3 Vegas) Game 6 of Panthers/Maple Leafs (2-0 Maple Leafs) Advertisement Here are the results from Rooney's previous games with other referee partners: Game 4 of Stars/Oilers (4-1 Oilers) Game 5 of Stars/Oilers (6-3 Oilers) Game 1 of Maple Leafs/Panthers (5-4 Toronto) Game 4 of Panthers/Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2 Florida) Game 6 of Oilers/Los Angeles Kings (6-4 Oilers) Playoff Record With Each Referee Oilers are 3-0 with Rooney Florida is 2-1 with Rooney Florida is 1-2 with Hebert Oilers are 1-1 with Hebert Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
Newsweek
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Grandma's Morning Ritual After Grandpa Died Leaves Internet in Tears
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A woman's touching daily ritual, maintained for seven years since her husband's passing, has left internet viewers in tears. A video posted by her granddaughter, Amelia Hebert, captured the 95-year-old woman kissing each sleeve of her late husband's jackets—something she does every single morning. Hebert, 23, told Newsweek about her grandmother's ritual, and what it means to her to witness such an enduring love. "My grandpa died seven years ago, and my grandma turned 95 today, and every morning when she wakes up, she kisses each sleeve of his old jacket," Hebert captioned the video. "Literally true love." Photos from Amelia Hebert's TikTok video of her grandmother. Photos from Amelia Hebert's TikTok video of her grandmother. @ameliahebert3/TikTok Hebert said that her grandmother, Marie Puyau, is a New Orleans native who was married for 60 years to her late husband. The granddaughter explained the genesis of this daily act. "She's been doing it ever since he passed in 2017. She loved him so much that she left his coats just the way he left them as a memory," Hebert said. "She kisses them every single morning when she wakes up, and also wears his wedding ring." For Hebert, witnessing this ritual is a testament to an extraordinary love: "I think it's an act of true genuine love that is so hard to even be found anymore," she added. "It shows how truly in love she was with him and how much she misses him." Her grandfather, Hebert said, was one of a kind. "He was … someone you meet and you instantly see the beauty that they live," she said. "He was soft-spoken and so genuine. The type of love they had was something that you don't see much of anymore. It was true; it was good." For Hebert navigating love in 2025, she said she sees clearly the differences in her grandparents' relationship and the ones that populate the digital world today. "Back in the 1930s, they didn't have technology like we do. They didn't have Snapchat. You couldn't be talking to multiple people at the same time," Hebert said. "You met one person, and you took the time to get to know them and love them in a way that you knew you'd spend the rest of your life with them—and that's exactly how they live[d] their life." The couple raised eight children together and taught other kids in the summers: "They would pack up in their little station wagon and camper and travel the whole United States for three months," Hebert said. "Going to state after state traveling with their eight beautiful blessings. To this day, each and every one of them lives out the ways that our granddad taught them and taught us." While there is so much that Hebert and her family have held onto from this grandfather, father and husband, there is one that persists especially sweetly: With his wife and eight kids, he came up with the family name "Base 10+"—something the family has used for years since.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Free meals for kids in San Angelo this summer
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The San Angelo Summer School Free Meals Program began on June 3 with three schools offering meals for the week. Anyone who is 18 or younger is invited for free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer through the Summer Food Service Program. 'We make sure that there's a fruit or vegetable at breakfast at lunch so those kinds of components are being taken care of and taking that burden off of the family,' said Tiffani Hebert, Director of Child Nutrition Services. This week, the three schools that are providing the meals for over 300 people a day are Goliad, Glenmore and the Southside Recreational Center. 'It's a fun time to still be able to come into the school, kind of breaks up the day and it adds that level of security that if somebody needs a meal this summer, they have a place to go,' Hebert said. Adults can also eat breakfast and lunch for $3 per meal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
