Southern Alberta News
SACPA session addresses importance of childhood physical activity
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
Associate professor of Public Health at the University of Lethbridge Richard Larouche led this week’s Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs session where he discussed the importance of physical activity for children. The discussion was held in the dining room of the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization on Thursday. All over the world, lack of physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miyashiro, Nenshi feeling optimistic about campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As the byelection for Lethbridge West MLA quickly approaches, NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro talked to media about his campaign in the company of Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on Friday. Â “Campaign is going great. Our signs are up all over the Lethbridge-West constituency. There is a sea of orange and we’re excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan reaches southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With light snow falling and frigid temperatures, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan rolled into Lethbridge on Thursday night with a special appearance by Santa Claus outside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre where it was part of the Glow Festival. The caravan’s appearance was the first of four in southern Alberta over coming days. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abandoned kittens get downtown rescue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After multiple kittens were abandoned at Galt Gardens on Saturday night by a person driving a red mini van that was caught on video and since has gone viral on social media, they have been rescued. Levi Cox, owner and stylist at Catwalk Salon and Spa, told the Herald Wednesday that he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City clerk details election changes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The banning of automated voting equipment for the 2025 Alberta municipal elections is going to have a massive impact on municipalities including Lethbridge. That ban is one of several changes included in Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act which was proclaimed on Oct. 31. The Act also allows municipalities to require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe elects new chief and council
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2024
Blood Tribe members took to the polls on Wednesday to elect their new chief and council. With former chief Roy Fox not entering the race, a new chief was guaranteed. Traveller (Travis) Plaited Hair, who served on the previous council, has been elected Blood Tribe Chief, with a total of 771 votes A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rally protests gaming rules for seniors organizations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2024
A couple dozen seniors gathered outside Casino Lethbridge on Thursday afternoon to protest the implementation of rules forcing seniors gaming groups to give vouchers instead of cash winnings. According the AGLC Charitable Gaming Policies handbook, groups which provide for seniors to remain physically, mentally and socially active in the community are eligible for licencing under ... Read More »
1 responseMeals on Wheels campaign kicks off for Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Meals on Wheels 16th annual “23 Days of Christmas” Campaign has officially kicked off with the goal of reaching an overall accumulated total of $375,000 to date. The campaign is a partnership between Teamwork Training Ltd, Cuppers Coffee, Select People Solutions and the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization’s Meals on Wheels program. Ryan ... Read More »
1 responseElection sign vandalism sparks concerns
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2024
Tensions are getting high with the Lethbridge-West election is just a few weeks away and UCP candidate John Middleton-Hope is reminding people to keep things civil. Over the weekend a video surfaced of a lady destroying UCP signs along Metis Trail and Whoop-Up Drive, which Middleton-Hope says his campaign is disappointed to see. “It’s absolutely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We are alarmed’: Mayor, City manager address Exhibition review
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen and City manager Lloyd Brierley stood at a podium in the Culver City room of City Hall on Tuesday after the release of a third party independent review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition and expressed their alarm. “While our council and administration continue to review the report’s findings, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe election set for today
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 27th, 2024
The Blood Tribe will vote for a new Chief and Council today. Members of the Blood Tribe over the age of 21 are able to cast their vote between 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at a variety of polling stations including the Kainai Multipurpose Building, Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society in Lethbridge and the Delta Calgary South. ... Read More »
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