Southern Alberta News
Foodie Fest returns to downtown for another season
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Downtown visitors were able to enjoy a variety of food trucks, free samples at participating restaurants, and evening shopping for the second year in a row Tuesday during Foodie Fest 2023. Downtown Lethbridge BRZ executive director, Sarah Amies told media Tuesday the event was so successful last year, that they just had to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L honours professor for teaching excellence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has named art history and museum studies professor Devon Smither winner of its 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award. Smither will receive her excellent teaching award at the Spring 2023 Convocation Ceremony Friday at the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Smither said this is the second time she has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Program launched to help fill local labour shortage
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new program to help businesses in several key areas find qualified staff launched here on Friday. The program, media was told in a press conference hosted by Trevor Lewington of Economic Development Lethbridge, will offer eligible workers the opportunity to immigrate to this province as a provincial nominee with support of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf frustrated at slow results; no winner as of presstime in Lethbridge-East
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com With still no winner announced in Lethbridge three hours after the polls closed Monday, it was unclear who was more frustrated with the slow poll results, the politicians or the media. Nathan Neudorf, UCP incumbent for Lethbridge East, was frustrated and didn’t have any explanation, especially given the speedy results from the previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips re-elected in Lethbridge West
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The votes are counted and the voters in Lethbridge West have spoken. Shannon Phillips has been re-elected as the New Democratic Party MLA for Lethbridge-West. Phillips addressed the media after Rachel Notley addressed the province, and said she has immense gratitude towards everyone who made this win possible. “It’s just profound gratitude that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta voters make their mark
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
As the polls wind down and the ballots have been cast, Albertans have made their decision on election day. Nearly 70,000 voters were registered ahead of the election in Lethbridge, according to Elections Alberta, while more than 2.8 million voters were registered across the entire province. Meanwhile, 25 polling stations were set up Monday across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curtain closes on provincial One Act festival
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
The provincial One Act Festival announced its winners over the weekend at the Yates Memorial Theatre. The adjudicator at the festival, Deborah Deans, holds an A.R.C.T. in Speech and Drama from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and maintains her private studio in Medicine Hat. Deans noted the technical aspects which contributed to her decision in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School assembly reminds people to ‘Slow Your Roll’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
It’s hard to imagine something as simple as speeding can result in a lifetime of regret, and as any parent could imagine, it would be indescribably awful to have to bury your child due to someone not following the speed limit. This was the unfortunate reality three years ago for the Mclntyre family. Coalbanks Elementary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service dog takes a ‘paws’ from the job to celebrate birthday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service had a reason to paw-ty Friday, as Victim-Witness Services Unit’s dog Kourt celebrated her fourth birthday and her first-year anniversary with the department. The Golden Retriever-Lab cross joined the VWSU in March 2022 and turned four on May 25 and celebrated on Friday with her human colleagues along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grads celebrate convocation at Lethbridge College
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
Words of encouragement and optimism filled the air as excitement and joy reached a peak, following years of hard work and dedication. Graduates from Lethbridge College walked the stage during the spring convocation ceremony in the Val Matteotti Gym yesterday. Family and friends of the graduates filled the packed gymnasium, taking photos and cherishing the ... Read More »
3 responsesSchool crossing guards rewarded for their efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Snow, rain, heat, cold are no deterrents for crossing guards who brave the elements five days a week during the school year to keep their fellow students safe. About 350 crossing guards from 36 schools across southern Alberta were treated to swimming and lunch at the Cor Van Raay YMCA on Thursday, courtesy ... Read More »
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