Southern Alberta News
Archeology professor discusses cultural heritage and social issues
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited to their Thursday session University of Lethbridge Archeology professor Kevin McGeough to talk about the treatment of cultural heritage and how this can be used as a barometer for social issues. “I want to go through and explore some different case studies of how the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Field Law names fund recipients
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
With the Field Law Community Fund Program award of $75,000 having a record 151 applicants this year, the company has announced this year’s non-profit organizations which will receive a portion of that money. A totally of 40,000 votes were made by the public for their favourite projects from the varying organizations. “The public can vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Professor examines the concept of anti-racism in U of L lecture
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
Jebunnessa Chapola describes herself as a transnational person. Born in Bangladesh, she immigrated to Canada in 2010 after studying in Sweden, Norway, and the United States. Beyond her identity as a transnational, Chapola is an anti-racist scholar. “My transnational experiences have helped to make me who I am today and also my cross-cultural socialization, interdisciplinary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report to police commission addresses multiple topics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Commission on Wednesday at its November meeting heard a report from Lethbridge Police Service. The report covered multiple topics. In it, the downtown policing states it has seen a decline in encampments and are investigating fire issues in downtown. “The Downtown Policing Unit (DPU) has seen a slight decrease in the number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser to support Special Olympics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Service, along with other Southern Alberta law enforcement agencies, are preparing to serve up slices of pizza in support of Special Olympics. Officers will be staging the sixth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lethbridge Mayor Magrath Drive South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City thankful for patience as work on downtown project wraps up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Construction around the downtown core has finally come to an end and traffic can once again flow freely, especially around the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South which is now re-open. City officials spoke to reporters Wednesday about the construction project, and they highlighted how thankful the City is for everyone’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artists’ work chosen for new library cards
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Four local artists will have their work showcased on the design of new library cards. The designs will debut at Lethbridge Public Library locations early in the new year. In the fall, the Lethbridge Public Library and Chinook Arch Library System invited artists to submit their designs for the new cards. Artwork was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Last of Us’ production has big benefits for Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An HBO series that was filmed in Alberta had a huge economic spinoff. “The Last of Us,” which was filmed partly in southern Alberta and had one scene featuring Lethbridge’s iconic High Level Bridge, is the largest series ever shot in Canada, according to the Motion Picture Association – Canada. Over $141 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoebox program helps homeless women
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
Lethbridge Shoebox Project for Women (Lethbridge SBP Chapter) for the third year is collecting filled shoeboxes with personal items for struggling women. The project began Nov. 12 and will continue until Dec. 10. Donated shoeboxes can be dropped off at Décor Out the Door or Gary Moe Chrysler dealership. It is encouraged that donors include ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil approves dog run at animal shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An investment at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter is going to make life more doggone bearable for the canines staying there. City council on Tuesday approved an official business motion put forward by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope and councillor Jeff Carlson that will give dogs in the facility more exercise. Council agreed to spend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty in deadly drunk driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was extremely intoxicated when he smashed into a cattle liner, killing one son and injuring another, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges and will be sentenced early next year. Ryan Scott Potts, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Macleod court of justice to charges of impaired driving causing ... Read More »
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