May 20th, 2025

Southern Alberta News

Olympian discusses ‘Safe Sport’ at workshop

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.com Two-time Olympic alpine skier Allison Forsyth was at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club to speak at the Lethbridge Sport Council -led Safe Sport workshop on Saturday. The focus of the workshop was to make organizations aware of what they can do and should do in regards to Safe Sport. Forsyth, who was also ... Read More »

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Inclusion Lethbridge helping people on personal journeys

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 30th, 2024

Inclusion Lethbridge will be hosting the Community Inclusion Celebration Banquet and Fundraiser this Saturday at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge. The event is to bring awareness about and support inclusion for people with disabilities in the community “We thought it would be great for them to hear stories of families and individuals. We have one young ... Read More »

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Regional science fair returns to showcase student knowledge and innovation

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

For the first time since 2019, the Southern Alberta Technology Council’s Sci-Fusion Regional Science Fair and Science Olympics was held in person back at the University of Lethbridge on Friday and Saturday. The event was for local-area students in Grades 1-10. The Friday portion had a participant orientation and judging on their projects, while on ... Read More »

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Day of Mourning honours victims of workplace tragedies

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com City workers, dignitaries and members of the community gathered Monday to remember victims of workplace tragedies during the annual Day of Mourning at Mountain View Cemetery. Following passage of an act in Parliament in 1991, Canada recognized its first National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace. It’s a ... Read More »

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Alberta Municipalities speaks out against Bill 20

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Wetaskiwin mayor Tyler Gandam didn’t mince words Monday afternoon when talking to media about the implications of Bill 20. The proposed legislation announced last week by the UCP government would allow political parties at the local level in Calgary and Edmonton as a pilot project and would give the government far-reaching powers to ... Read More »

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Man who attempted to flee police in court

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lundbreck man accused of fleeing from police before he was apprehended late last week, had his matter addressed Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. Shaine William Smith, who remains in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre and was not required to attend court, was represented by duty counsel who explained Smith ... Read More »

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Accused in human trafficking case likely to resolve charges

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused in connection to a three-year-old human trafficking case will likely resolve his charges when the matter returns to court next week. Calgary lawyer Leanndria Halcro said Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that her client, Chtewi Fadi, will resolve numerous sex-related charges with a peace bond during a court ... Read More »

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Tips for spring cyclists to avoid bike thefts

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2024

With spring upon us community members are excitingly rolling out their bicycles to get some outdoor exercise. However,with bike theft being high in Lethbridge Aaron Brown at Bert and Mac’s Source for Sports has some tips to deter bicycle thieves. “We want the (thieves) to realize that they want to move on to another bike ... Read More »

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Municipalities to address crime, homelessness

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Representatives of Alberta’s mid-sized municipalities will be meeting at City Hall next week to discuss common issues with crime, homelessness and other matters. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss challenges faced by communities in Alberta. The workshop, which is not open to the public, will be staged on May 2 from ... Read More »

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NDP pushing lawn signs to oppose government plans for CPP

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips and the Alberta NDP have come up with a plan to help Albertans tell Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party to keep their hands off the Canada Pension Plan. After engaging with thousands of Albertans through a multitude of town hall meetings across the province about ... Read More »

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Community Conversation showcases city projects

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residents had the opportunity during the city’s annual Community Conversation Thursday to engage with the City of Lethbridge and various partners to learn about a multitude of projects happening in the city. Tara Grindle, manager of communications and engagement with the City, said the idea behind the annual event is to bring multiple ... Read More »

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