Southern Alberta News
City manager highlights council term’s first-half accomplishments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by City manager Lloyd Brierley on Tuesday outlined to city council administration’s accomplishments in supporting council during the first half of its four-year term. “These accomplishments would not have been possible without the engagement and participation of our residents, staff, stakeholders and community partners. Community engagement on all City projects is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nord-Bridge gets huge support for sock campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre’s 23rd annual Sock It To ‘Em campaign received more than 5,000 pairs of socks to create their Sock Mountain with help from the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Lethbridge School Division and Palliser School Division. Campaign co-ordinator Gail Petrie says no matter how many years the campaign has taken place, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roller derby hits the Agri-Food Hub
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
Adult and junior roller derby teams convened at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre to compete in the inaugural Feets of Strength tournament that was hosted last weekend by the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild. “It’s just welcoming roller derby skaters from Saskatchewan and Alberta and getting a whole bunch of games in,” said Martina Emard, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City music students make mark on national stage
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2023
A group of young Lethbridge musicians has made their mark on the national stage. Winners of the 2023 Canadian Music Class Challenge in the Junior Instrumental (grades 7-10) category, students from Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School and Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School were hailed by CBC Tempo host Julie Nesrallah for their soulful rendition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City woman among two accused of sexual assault of child
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A complex investigation from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams Internet Child Exploitation, with help from multiple agencies, has resulted in the rescue of a child and two arrests. ALERT said Thursday that after a search warrant was conducted at a Lethbridge home on Nov. 2, the child’s mother who is accused of sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school taking on ‘Mean Girls’ in sold-out production
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winston Churchill High School is bringing a musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” to southern Alberta with a crew of more than 100 students in various roles. Director Emily Morrison told says she is very excited to showcase the southern Alberta premiere of “Mean Girls the musical” because no other school has performed it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested in drug bust headed for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge earlier this year is headed for trial, but not until next year. Dehandre Mabior Sayed pleaded not guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to two charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC supports Harbour House expansion plans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday supported a request by the YWCA of Lethbridge and District to reallocate capital funding for the expansion of its emergency womens shelter at Harbour House. City council will consider the SPC’s recommendation that the remaining $202,483.80 of unused money from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with drug and weapons offences released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Coaldale resident arrested last month for drug and weapon offences has been released from remand custody, pending a resolution of his charges. Scott Eugene Conine, who on Thursday appeared in Lethbridge court of justice by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was released on $1,000 cash bail and several conditions, including he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of the Best nominations open
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
They are the Best of the Best and you are the reason. For more than 25 years, The Lethbridge Herald has been proud to help serve our community by staging the annual Best of the Best awards. Best of Best co-ordinator Falon Brovold says the awards attract thousands of votes each year. Last year, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves task force terms of reference
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the new Downtown Lawlessness Task Force. The committee will include five members of the Downtown BRZ, two city members of council, one member from Lethbridge Police Service and six City administration representatives. Those representatives come from Community Social Development, Regulatory Services, Opportunity Lethbridge, ... Read More »
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