Southern Alberta News
Local author’s book nominated for award
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 6th, 2024
A local author and illustrator’s new children’s book has been named a finalist for an Eric Hoffer Award. The award, named in honour of the late American philosopher, is “one of the largest international book awards for small, academic and independent presses.” Constance Douglas continues her stories with “Choose Your Road to Happiness with Shnoogy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial set for man facing multiple weapons charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been waiting to set trial dates ever since he pleaded not guilty nearly six weeks ago to numerous criminal offences, will stand trial for two days beginning the end of next month. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, an agent for the accused’s lawyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter weather on its way!
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Winter is coming! Finally. A year after southern Alberta was dealing with subzero temperatures and snow, the area is experiencing much milder and drier conditions. But that will soon change, according to The Weather Network. Clouds will arrive today along with a 70 per cent chance of less than five millimetres of much-needed ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit school division seeing higher enrolment and some challenges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division board chair Carmen Mombourquette, says 2023 was marked with many highlights and accomplishments designed to better meet the evolving needs of students. “When surveyed in the spring parents, students and teachers indicated that our schools are safe, caring and welcoming,” said Mombourquette in a recent interview. He said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grasslands to be protected near Police Outpost park
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced the conservation of important grasslands in southwestern Alberta, near Police Outpost Provincial Park. This 323-hectare property, conserved through a partnership between NCC and the property’s owners, the Bectell family, marks a significant step in conserving both the region’s natural heritage and its ranching traditions, says the NCC. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking pregnant woman earns Lethbridge man jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who struck a pregnant woman in the stomach as he attempted to flee onto a busy street, has been handed a short jail sentence. Tyler Ray McNabb was sentenced to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault and uttering threats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail hearing set for man accused of assaulting and holding two women against their will
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting two women while holding them against their will, will seek his own release from custody when his charges return to court later this month. Bernard Alonzo Gibson is scheduled to have a bail hearing in the afternoon on Jan. 18, although there is a backup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for bartering with stolen property
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Using stolen property to barter for a pickup truck has netted an Alberta man a three-month jail sentence. Tryggvi Jorgen Williamson was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking in stolen property and failing to comply with a non-communication order. On Dec. 15, 2022 a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime increases demand for roll shutter security
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 5th, 2024
Crime doesn’t pay – unless perhaps you’re a business or home owner who has to address concerns. Security concerns – be it vandalism or break-ins – exist among businesses and homeowners alike. There has been a noticeable increase in the city in the demand for roll shutters, according to owner and president of Peka Rollshutters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Challenging year for Lethbridge School Division
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Now in her third year as a Board chair for the Lethbridge School Division, Allison Purcell reflects on 2023 as a year that brought big changes to the division from a new superintendent to the groundbreaking of a new school. “It’s been a great year, certainly a lot happened over the year. At ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth learning therapeutic benefits of art
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 5th, 2024
A collaboration between Wood’s Homes and the Galt Museum is providing youth a safe place to explore the therapeutic benefits of art while learning what mental health means to them. For the past three months, a small group of young people ranging from 13 to 22 have met twice monthly at the Galt Museum to ... Read More »
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