Southern Alberta News
Alberta Medical Association sounds alarm on hospital overcapacity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Medical Association is sounding the alarm on hospital overcapacity across the province based on what they say is a result from a trifecta of factors. AMA president Dr. Paul Parks told the Herald Monday that an increase in respiratory illnesses resulting in hospitalization is adding to an already over-capacity system. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aboriginal artist discusses visual sovereignty
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
A small crowd of University students and communities members descended on the Galt Museum recently to take in a lecture by a prolific aboriginal artist. Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie is a talented photographer and archivist who lives in the greater San Francisco Bay area and has taught at the University of California-Davis for more than 20 years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRH foundation launches Lights of Hope campaign
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
After a successful campaign last Christmas, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is once again launching the Lights of Hope campaign to raise funds to address the hospital’s critical needs. “Last year this campaign raised over $150,000,” says Shonna Lamb, Development Officer with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. Lamb says the foundation usually raises between $2-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakespeare meets Dickens for ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Casa
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
The local Shakespeare Performance Society is staging “Shakespeare Meets Dickens” this Thursday evening in the community room at Casa. “We always do this pre-Christmas celebration, which consists of a whole series of exciting things. We do a performance of Dickens A Christmas Carol, a short performance, which only lasts half an hour, so it doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown task force to be discussed by city council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The terms of reference for the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will be discussed when city council meets this afternoon. The public portion of the meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. Travis Hillier, Director of Community and Council Relations, will be making a presentation to council on those terms. His ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up getting into the Christmas spirit
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
Christmas at the Fort provided plenty of festive things to go with the Christmas season for attendees on Saturday at Fort Whoop-up. People could sit by a fire to roast marshmallows, watch a dance performance from Napi’s Santa, decorate cookies and snowflakes and experience a wagon ride to name a few things. “We try to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser open for registration
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
Local organization Wood’s Homes will launch its second annual fundraiser, “Coldest Night of the Year” at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden early next year. “The event is aimed at raising funds for our core youth shelter in Lethbridge,” says Carie Dahl,Wood’s Homes fund development co-ordinator. “It is an initiative that happens across the country and even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for stealing judge’s Jeep
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com While duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow dutifully helped people facing criminal charges through the initial stages of courtroom hearings, one of the accused snuck into his office and stole the key to his vehicle parked in front of the Lethbridge Courthouse. The woman was seen on video surveillance entering the office and taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porch piracy increases over the holiday season
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
During the Christmas season there is an increase of packages and orders coming in as people start to gather gifts for family and friends. However along with that comes an increase in packages being stolen from people’s porches. These people who steal deliveries from homes have a special nick name, according to Kristen Saturday, strategic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused trafficker may have alibi
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with several other people in relation to a human trafficking case, might have an alibi for his defence, a judge was told Friday. The Crown prosecutor handling the case against Meriton Krasniqi said Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that the accused previously suggested he may call a witness during ... Read More »
3 responsesWoman gets jail for several offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old woman who was caught inside another person’s 5th wheel trailer, then a few months later stole an SUV, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail. Rose-Anne Lovette Hegi received the sentence this week in Lethbridge court of justice where she pleaded guilty to charges of motor vehicle theft and ... Read More »
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