Southern Alberta News
Return of winter weather means a return of skiers to the slopes for local ski hills
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2024
Much needed snow has begun to give hope to skiers for powdery days on the slopes after a warm start to the season for area resorts. The recent wintry weather has helped improve conditions and has Castle Mountain Resort looking forward to welcoming more skiers, says sales and marketing manager, Cole Fawcett. “Definitely, things are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Black Velvet bottling facility to close; distilling to remain in city
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It has been a staple of the Lethbridge business community for more than 50 years, but next month the Black Velvet bottling facility will close its doors. The whisky brand, once owned by The Black Velvet Distilling Company, was purchased by American Heaven Hill Brands, known for Burnett’s vodkas and dry gin, HPNOTIQ, and Admiral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man receives jail sentence for multiple break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old man who broke into three city businesses in 2022 and 2023, and was caught in two of them, will spend some time behind bars. Edmund Daniels was sentenced to 60 days in custody after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of shopbreaking/commit theft. Although Daniels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sociologist says Notley put NDP on the political map in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When looking at the legacy of departing Alberta New Democratic Party leader Rachel Notley retired University of Lethbridge political sociologist Trevor Harrison says that party is now on the political map in this province. And it wasn’t before she took on leadership of the party. “There’s some people saying will it continue when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt program paints winters of the past
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
On a fittingly snowy day, a small group gathered at the Galt Museum for the Creative Communities program to learn a little about winters past in Lethbridge and paint their own snowy scenes. Through the floor to ceiling windows the coulee was blanketed in snow, near white out conditions that made even the university campus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about Medical Assistance in Dying experiences in context of rural living
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs offered attendees an opportunity to learn about in what way Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) experiences are different in the context of rural living on Thursday at its weekly session. Associate professor at the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences Julia Brassolotto spoke about a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing held for accused in child sexual assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a man arrested late last year in relation to a child exploitation investigation was heard briefly in a Taber courtroom this week. The matter was simply adjourned for several weeks, however, to allow time for the accused’s lawyer to receive and review disclosure on charges of sexual assault, making child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal tranquilizer hitting the streets
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It’s prescribed as a large animal tranquilizer, not approved for human consumption in Canada or south of the border, yet in the last five years it has become a growing cause for concern. Xylazine, also known by its street moniker ‘tranq,’ has been making appearances in street drugs, specifically fentanyl leading to an increased risk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial ends after judge accepts hearsay evidence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a man charged with viciously beating his ex-girlfriend abruptly concluded this week after the accused’s lawyer told the judge he will not call any evidence and his client will not testify. Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette made the announcement Tuesday in Lethbridge court of Justice, moments after Justice Kristin Ailsby ruled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips has decision to make on NDP leadership
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will Shannon Phillips be seeking the leadership of the Alberta New Democratic Party? The Lethbridge West MLA and party finance critic whose focus is on insurance and premiums, says she has a decision to make “PDQ.” Phillips, in a phone interview on Wednesday, said she’s had correspondence of virtually every kind – except ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man makes effort to help the homeless
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
There are many terms that could describe Ken Hakstol. An everyday angel maybe. A Good Samaritan perhaps. Hakstol would reject these descriptors, as accurate as they may be. Hakstol is a Lethbridge resident, a retired teacher, a husband and a father of two. About once a week he spends his own money to purchase flats ... Read More »
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