Southern Alberta News
Black Velvet bottling facility to close; distilling to remain in city
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It has been a staple of the Lethbridge business community for more than 50 years, but next month the Black Velvet bottling facility will close its doors. The whisky brand, once owned by The Black Velvet Distilling Company, was purchased by American Heaven Hill Brands, known for Burnett’s vodkas and dry gin, HPNOTIQ, and Admiral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sociologist says Notley put NDP on the political map in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When looking at the legacy of departing Alberta New Democratic Party leader Rachel Notley retired University of Lethbridge political sociologist Trevor Harrison says that party is now on the political map in this province. And it wasn’t before she took on leadership of the party. “There’s some people saying will it continue when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt program paints winters of the past
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
On a fittingly snowy day, a small group gathered at the Galt Museum for the Creative Communities program to learn a little about winters past in Lethbridge and paint their own snowy scenes. Through the floor to ceiling windows the coulee was blanketed in snow, near white out conditions that made even the university campus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about Medical Assistance in Dying experiences in context of rural living
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs offered attendees an opportunity to learn about in what way Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) experiences are different in the context of rural living on Thursday at its weekly session. Associate professor at the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences Julia Brassolotto spoke about a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal tranquilizer hitting the streets
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It’s prescribed as a large animal tranquilizer, not approved for human consumption in Canada or south of the border, yet in the last five years it has become a growing cause for concern. Xylazine, also known by its street moniker ‘tranq,’ has been making appearances in street drugs, specifically fentanyl leading to an increased risk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man receives jail sentence for multiple break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old man who broke into three city businesses in 2022 and 2023, and was caught in two of them, will spend some time behind bars. Edmund Daniels was sentenced to 60 days in custody after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of shopbreaking/commit theft. Although Daniels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man makes effort to help the homeless
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
There are many terms that could describe Ken Hakstol. An everyday angel maybe. A Good Samaritan perhaps. Hakstol would reject these descriptors, as accurate as they may be. Hakstol is a Lethbridge resident, a retired teacher, a husband and a father of two. About once a week he spends his own money to purchase flats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man released from jail after sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former B.C. man who stole a vehicle from a Brooks business and threatened an employee of a Lethbridge business, was sentenced to nearly three months in jail, then promptly released. Kyle Duncan Reid, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council meets the public for informal conversation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The coffee was hot and the doughnuts tempting but there were few takers for either on a cold, snowy Wednesday morning as Mayor Blaine Hyggen and several members of council met members of the public at the Park Place Mall food court for a conversation. The casual event, which was conceived by Deputy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Ukrainians ready to celebrate Malanka
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
For most Canadians Jan. 1 marked the start of the new year, but for those following the Julian calendar the holiday celebrations comes a little later. Orthodox or Old New Year’s Eve falls on Jan. 13 and for local Ukrainians marks a celebration centred around dance, food, music, and community. Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation seeking applications for grants
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Is that time of the year for members of the community to apply for the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grants Programs.  “As we move into a new year, we look forward to seeing the different initiatives that ... Read More »
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