Southern Alberta News
First resource fair a hit in Standoff
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2025
Over 200 Blood Tribe members took part in The Blood Tribe Resource Fair Thursday in Standoff. The event was the first of its kind, says Levi Little Moustache, Director of Blood Tribe Employment and Skills Training (BTEST). “The event today was a collaboration of all the HR departments (including) all the departments under Blood Tribe, ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice chief’s 2021 lunch subject of disciplinary hearing
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Misconduct allegations from more than five years ago finally culminated in a disciplinary hearing for Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh this week. The Lethbridge Police Commission held the hearing Thursday at City Hall to address misconduct allegations against Mehdizadeh regarding an incident that took place in March 2021. The allegations were made ... Read More »
1 responseEverything falling into place for first LFS gala to be a success
By Joe Manio - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjmanio@lethbridgeherald.com A perpetual challenge for not-for-profit organizations is funding for their charitable work. In support of its continuing mission, Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is hosting an inaugural gala called “Spring to Light” on April 25 at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Center, featuring Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist, and author Rick Mercer. “This ... Read More »
2 responsesNew Galt exhibit ‘Taking Action’ highlights values
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new temporary exhibit has opened at the Galt Museum and Archives that highlights different ways community members and organizations have taken action to create social change in southern Alberta. “Taking Action: People Making a Difference” is now on display until Oct. 5, 2025, and Camina Weasel Moccasin, indigenous curator at the Galt ... Read More »
1 responseDory signs off after 35 years as voice of the community
By Joe Manio - Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjmanio@lethbridgeherald.com After a long and storied career as a familiar face reporting the weather on CTV Lethbridge, Dory Rossiter retired on April 1st and it was no April Fool’s joke. Retirement, however, merely means clearing her schedule to make room for her passions: the military, music and community service. Rossiter has been an honorary ... Read More »
2 responsesChanges to addiction care won’t work, say NDP, Friends of Medicare
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta NDP and Friends of Medicare advocacy organization have raised alarms about the provincial government’s proposed legislation that will allow people suffering from addictions and mental illness who are deemed a threat to themselves or others to be treated against their will. On Tuesday, the government introduced Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention ... Read More »
1 responseEducation property taxes set to increase in spring notice
By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2025
Some Lethbridge homeowners might be surprised to see an almost 14 per cent increase in their education taxes when they get their property tax bill this spring. According to the Government of Alberta website, education property taxes are increasing for 2025-2026 after being frozen in 2024-2025. For Lethbridge residents, this will amount to a 13.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraising paying off for cardiac centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Efforts to raise $30 million to improve cardiac care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are paying off. Three new donation commitments totalling $350,000 mean a fundraiser to establish the Southern Alberta Cardiac Centre of Excellence has reached about a third of its goal. Campaign manager Jordan Cleland said Wednesday about $10 million has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces sweeping changes for addiction care
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government on Tuesday introduced legislation that will subject addicts to intervention if they are deemed likely to harm themselves or others. Bill 53, Compassionate Intervention Act, if passed, will give a way for treatment or care plans to be requested by family members, health  care professionals, guardians, police/peace officers for individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing starts up yet again
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Housing starts in Alberta are up 18 per cent from the record-breaking first quarter of 2024. The province led Canada from January through March, according to the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation. Alberta, with less than 13 per cent of Canada’s population, led the  country with more than 25 per cent of all housing ... Read More »
2 responsesLight agenda for council meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With no official business motions, submissions or presentations on the agenda, Lethbridge city council met only briefly on Tuesday before going into a closed session. Council unanimously approved the consent agenda which included five first readings of bylaws. Bylaws given first reading were: 1) Bylaw 6481 — Downtown Business Improvement Area tax rate bylaw. 2) Bylaw 6482 Tax installment pre-payment plan bylaw 3) Bylaw 6483 — 2025 property tax and supplementary property tax bylaw 4) Bylaw 6484 — Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding 3007 26 Ave. S, and; 5) Bylaw 6486 — Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding ... Read More »
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