Southern Alberta News
Blackfoot Elders sharing knowledge
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 20th, 2025
Many indigenous children learned about their culture and valuable life lessons through their grandparents. With the changing of times The Blackfoot Resource Hub saw a need for Indigenous people to learn from their Elders. On Wednesday they held a Blackfoot Gender Roles session where the women could learn from Elders Cathy Hunt, Velma Eagle Bear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital foundation fundraiser soars well past $400K goal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is thanking the community for helping them reach and surpass their goal during this year’s Care from the Heart Day. With an original goal of $400,000 to celebrate their 30th annual Care from the Heart Day last week, the CHR Foundation called on the community for help during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels campaign driven by community support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Select People Solutions and Teamworks Career Centre recently announced the results of the Meals on Wheels 23 Days of Christmas Campaign they partnered with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Cuppers Coffee during the 2024 holidays. Meals on Wheels Lethbridge is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1970, providing hot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather ready to make a U-turn from frigid to downright balmy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tired of winter yet? Well, you won’t have to wait long for the weather to take a 180-degree turn. After a late start, winter will take a break in coming days as southern Alberta emerges from the deep freeze to temperatures that will be downright balmy. The extreme cold that had Lethbridge experiencing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carmangay farmer recognized for soil conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Carmangay farmer is being honoured by the Farming Smarter organization for his soil conservation efforts. Kevin Auch will receive the Orville Yanke Award last week at the Farming Smarter conference and trade show at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Farming Smarter says the award is “a full-circle moment for this soil conservationist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!60th anniversary of Maple Leaf marked with pride on Flag Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 18th, 2025
Several members of the Legion along with other community members gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag. On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf flag was inaugurated in a public ceremony and flew for the first time, after years of collaboration to create a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold weather can put freeze on electric vehicles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just like it can sap the energy of humans, cold weather impacts electric vehicles. Depending upon the EV model, freezing temperatures can cut range by as much as 40 per cent. For cold weather climates, this can be problematic for drivers who regularly traverse long distances. And while charging systems are growing, anxiety ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi says allegations in AHS lawsuit could constitute major scandal
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2025
Former chief executive officer of AHS, Athana Mentzelopoulos, has filed a $1.7-million lawsuit against the minister of health for wrongful dismissal after she was fired last month. Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP party, says he has seen the filed claims in the lawsuit and he says it explains and expands on the allegations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey seeks feedback on snow routes and windrow programs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking residents for feedback on snow routes and the windrow assistance programs through a survey that is now live until Mar. 23 at midnight. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City of Lethbridge spoke to reporters on Friday morning and said feedback is very important, as it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looking ahead to warmer weather’s need for seasonal workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is hiring seasonal workers for multiple positions during the spring and summer months to join their public operations team. Shannon Brezina, Talent Development Partner with the city, told reporters Friday that they are looking to hire approximately 60 new positions including labourers in parks and cemeteries, transportation operations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shindara making her mark on Black History Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Grade 10 student at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is looking to leave a solid footprint and hopefully a legacy, by creating awareness of the many contributions done by Black-Canadians across Canada and worldwide during Black History Month. Shindara Kayode-Olayemi recently spoke about her desire to show high school students what Black History Month ... Read More »
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