March 29th, 2024

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SaskEnergy says record set for natural gas use on Jan. 12 during extreme cold snap

@MedicineHatNews SaskEnergy says a new record for natural gas use was set earlier this month when a cold snap sent temperatures down to -40C. The provincial Crown natural gas supplier reports that 1.7 million gigajoules of the fuel was consumed over 24 hours on Jan. 12 as extreme cold warnings blanketed the province. That is ... Read More »


Eye on the Esplanade: Winter always brings a flurry of wedding bookings

At the Esplanade, we love seeing the flurry of wedding inquiries that come our way between Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It’s always interesting how more folks seem to be catching the wedding planning bug in January and February – maybe it’s those cozy holiday engagements or just the chillier weather keeping everyone indoors. Now, let’s ... Read More »


Health system engagement session held in city

Community members and health care professionals gathered Tuesday evening at the Coast Hotel in Lethbridge for the first of 45 in-person engagement session throughout the province hosted by the Government of Alberta. The sessions looked to get input from the community on the health care system and the overhaul that was announced in November of ... Read More »


Council approves motion to address chamber security

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously on a motion put forward by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope to direct administration to return to a future meeting with a proposed range of options and scope for a potential comprehensive security audit of the first floor of City Hall. The motion at the start of the ... Read More »


Wood’s Homes offering more hope to youth

Wood’s Homes staged the grand opening of its Lethbridge Opportunity Hub on Wednesday at TD Waterhouse. The hub is designed to empower young individuals from ages 16 to 24 through various services such as personal development, interpersonal development, life-skills building, systems navigation, and employment readiness. Director of programs at Wood’s Homes Brian Zelt said it’s ... Read More »


‘Crown of the Continent’ conservation focus of upcoming environmental roundtable event

In less than a month, environmental stewards from British Columbia, Montana, and Alberta will gather at the Science Commons on the University of Lethbridge campus for the 2024 Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent Annual Gathering. The event, scheduled to take place Feb. 20 and 21, will host stakeholders to discuss the conservation of ... Read More »


City making changes to downtown parking

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City has made changes to its traffic bylaw that will affect parking in the downtown area starting Feb. 1. The changes come after direct consultation with representatives of the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone, the Heart of Our City Committee and several business owners. Parking Coordinator with the City of Lethbridge, Phillip Berg said ... Read More »


Crown seeking early case resolution for high school football players accused of assaulting teammate

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Another brief court hearing was held, and another adjournment granted for four Lethbridge high school students charged with assaulting a fellow student last fall. During the hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court, Crown Prosecutor Bob Morrison explained he has reviewed the several thousand pages of disclosure from the police investigation and will, over ... Read More »


Council addresses water supply and potential drought impacts

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is taking pro-active steps to counter potential impacts of another drought. With water levels in reservoirs at extremely low levels, city council on Tuesday passed a resolution to address concerns about water supply and implement solutions. The resolution was put forward as an official business motion by Acting Mayor ... Read More »


AMA addressing thefts of catalytic converters

The Alberta Motor Association has launched its expanded “Tag Your Cat Program,” which lets vehicle owners have their catalytic converters engraved to deter thieves. The program runs until March 31 and is partnership between the AMA and Kal Tire. It includes participation from law enforcement agencies in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Calgary, Edmonton and Camrose. The ... Read More »