Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!Man released from jail after sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former B.C. man who stole a vehicle from a Brooks business and threatened an employee of a Lethbridge business, was sentenced to nearly three months in jail, then promptly released. Kyle Duncan Reid, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council meets the public for informal conversation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The coffee was hot and the doughnuts tempting but there were few takers for either on a cold, snowy Wednesday morning as Mayor Blaine Hyggen and several members of council met members of the public at the Park Place Mall food court for a conversation. The casual event, which was conceived by Deputy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Ukrainians ready to celebrate Malanka
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
For most Canadians Jan. 1 marked the start of the new year, but for those following the Julian calendar the holiday celebrations comes a little later. Orthodox or Old New Year’s Eve falls on Jan. 13 and for local Ukrainians marks a celebration centred around dance, food, music, and community. Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is ... Read More »
1 responseHeavy snow in the forecast for Southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just when you may have thought Mother Nature was giving us a break, it’s time to bring out the snow shovels and snowblowers. When many are still waiting for tow trucks and furnace repairs, southern Albertans should brace for another onslaught of wintry weather. But this time the problem could be not cold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge laid over cat abuse in Picture Butte
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2024
A 28-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with cruelty to animals in a disturbing case that has a local cat rescue agency calling for help to care for animals they say were abused. Last Chance Cat Ranch of Lethbridge brought the horrific discovery to the public’s attention on Facebook last weekend, sharing details regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kainai youth ring in new year in Ottawa at cultural gathering
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2024
]A lucky group of young people from the Kainai Tribe got to ring in the New Year in Canada’s capital city as part of a gathering organized in collaboration between Kainai Children’s Services Corporation and Three Things Consulting. Soar into 2024 offered participants the opportunity to form connections, share in cultural activities, and discuss ways ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repeat drunk driver gets hefty fine
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was caught drunk driving last year has been hit with an unusually hefty fine. Donald Harry Higgins, who was charged with impaired driving, driving with an alcohol level over the legal limit, and dangerous driving, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to only one of the charges; ... Read More »
1 responseCold temperatures creating chaos on infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With multiple buildings across the city dealing with the aftermath of extreme cold temperatures earlier this week, where many had to shut down due to pipes bursting, the Herald reached out to a Civil Engineering Technology instructor at Lethbridge College to find out why. Doug May, who teaches Infrastructure Design among other courses, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southminster being affirmed as inclusive to queer community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southminster United Church will officially become a 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming congregation on Sunday after a two-year process with Affirm United, The United Church of Canada’s national network for the support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the denomination. Minister of Southminster United Church, Reverend Taylor Croissant spoke to the Herald Monday and said even though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for break-ins and thefts
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man, one of several individuals who broke into a Lethbridge restaurant and stole thousands of dollars worth of food and alcohol, will spend some time behind bars. Daniel Wade Mills, who also stole items from three city businesses and the homeless shelter, pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to one ... Read More »
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