November 18th, 2024

Southern Alberta News

Group home determining needs of teen fire victims

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Fire investigators were on the scene Wednesday morning at the site of a westside fire that did an estimated $2 million in damages to three homes the day before. The Tuesday blaze on Iroquois Crescent spread from one home to houses on either side of it. The first fire crews arriving on scene ... Read More »

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Year-In-Review: Top stories from April – June

By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023

As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year we take time to reflect back on 2023 and examine all the highs and lows, ups and downs and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. This is the second of a four-part series. APRIL Two years to the day ... Read More »

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MP Rachael Thomas reflects on the past year

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Rachael Thomas looks at the year that 2023 was, the Conservative MP for Lethbridge sees both accomplishments and concerns. Thomas, in a year-end interview with The Herald recently, discussed the highs and lows of 2023. This was the first full year with a new Conservative party leader at the helm, said Thomas, ... Read More »

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Year-In-Review: Top stories from January – March

By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023

As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year we take time to reflect back on 2023 and examine all the highs and lows, ups and downs and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. This is the first of a four-part series. JANUARY The New Democratic Party is ... Read More »

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LSCO opens doors for Christmas dinner

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 39 years, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization has fed the needy and the lonely, people unable to cook for themselves as well as police and emergency responders who had to work on Christmas Day. The annual Christmas dinner served up by the downtown organization has become a Christmas tradition, attracting legions of ... Read More »

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Mayor Hyggen sees positives in past year

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every year has its highs and lows and in 2023, Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen saw a lot of positives. “It’s been a really good year,” said Hyggen in a year-end interview recently. The first two years in review of this council’s term have been positive, said the mayor. “It’s a good reminder of ... Read More »

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Man back behind bars after third arrest in one year

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was arrested twice in the past year, then released on bail twice – the last time in October so he could attend drug treatment – is back behind bars for the third time. Healy was arrested last December on weapons and drug charges, granted bail two months later, then ... Read More »

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Church services in abundance around the city for Christmas

By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023

Whether it be part of a long family tradition or a new experience, for those interested in joining a church service for Christmas, the following is a list of some of the options in Lethbridge. NORTH: Park Meadows Baptist 2011 15 Ave N Christmas Eve 5 p.m. St. Basil’s Catholic Church 604 13 St. N ... Read More »

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Parents reminded to keep toy safety in mind when shopping

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 23rd, 2023

With the Christmas season here people are shopping and buying toys for their children and loved ones. However, it is important to keep in mind safety when picking out toys, particularly for young toddlers. Health Canada is reminding and warning people to keep an eye out for toys that can put kids and toddlers at ... Read More »

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Accused robber preparing for prelim

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice in less than a month, hopes to schedule a preliminary hearing early in the new year. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, court was told a conference will be held in the next few weeks for the Crown and defence ... Read More »

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MADD urges drivers to plan ahead for a sober ride

By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023

With holiday festivities in full swing, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to keep roads safe by preventing impaired driving. “As you celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, please make the promise to yourself and your loved ones to never drive impaired and to plan ahead for a sober ride home if you’re ... Read More »

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