Southern Alberta News
Mom’s inspiration blooms for florist on Mother’s Day
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 13th, 2023
A mother’s unique nurturing ability can greatly impact individuals’ lives to come to a bloom of hope. Flowers symbolize the phase of blooming into something of beautiful worth. Perhaps for this reason, women are gifted with flowers by their loved ones. It is the same mother’s love and guidance that has impacted a local flower ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips, Neudorf spar over health care comments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com She says, he says and someone else isn’t available to say anything. Lethbridge West NDP candidate Shannon Phillips on Thursday called out UCP candidate for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf over a comment made at Monday’s Lethbridge East candidates forum at the Lethbridge Public Library regarding use of Emergency room services at Chinook Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s newest millionaire hits $55 million jackpot
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2023
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Be the first to comment!Extra effort pays off for CCH valedictorian
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School students will have the opportunity to cross the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas in front of family and friends, and for one of them it will be extra memorable. Graduation will be special for everyone, but especially for Hudson Dell as this year’s valedictorian. He received 100 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. lifting border restrictions; duty free stores hope business will recover after pandemic challenges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When the Canada-U.S. border closed its doors in March 2020 to all but essential travellers, the Carway Duty Free Store at the border south of Cardston was forced to do the same. Without traffic heading to the U.S. there just wasn’t any business, and the store shut its doors and laid off half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS fundraiser taking bite out of costs for Special Olympians
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Of all the bucket list items anyone has ever had, getting bit by a police dog probably isn’t one of them. But what if you could experience it without worrying about being hurt, or because the dog was after you for committing a crime? Still not convinced? What if it was for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postcolonial theme park visits Blackfoot territory
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 10th, 2023
A journey designed to guide visitors down a path of history, culture and reconciliation is coming to Fort Whoop-Up next week. The University of Lethbridge, in collaboration with the Galt Museum, is preparing to offer a truly unique experience for guests of all ages. The event, titled -tzintlán (pronounced seent-LAWN), is being put on by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hometown Alberta looks to improve community facilities
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s NDP is planning to get rid of the long-time Community Facility Enhancement Program, and replace it with something leader Rachel Notley says is much better. Notley, who spoke to the media Tuesday at the Logan Boulet Arena on the northside, said her party plans to introduce a new funding program called Hometown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency preparedness recommended as wildfires burn to the north
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com This is Emergency Preparedness Week and the City of Lethbridge is recommending residents be ready in case one happens here. Luke Palmer, the City’s Emergency Planning and Risk Manager said Monday in light of the wildfire situation in the northern part of the province, the timing is right to address preparedness. On Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf says UCP plan aims to make cities safer
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The UCP has announced a plan to make cities safer if the party is re-elected to govern Alberta on May 29. The Safe Streets Action plan was unveiled Tuesday and consists of comprehensive measures aimed at improving safety in Alberta communities and on public transit. The plan would increase monitoring of dangerous offenders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBSA evolving to meet the changing efforts of drug smugglers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The recent seizure of about 30 kilograms of cocaine by Canada Border Services Agency staff at the Coutts crossing is the latest unsuccessful effort by smugglers to import dangerous drugs into Canada. Courts is one of the 30th busiest land entries into Canada and the busiest in Alberta. And CBSA staff are working ... Read More »
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