Southern Alberta News
Generative AI possibilities and impacts focus of U of L talk
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Artificial Intelligence becoming part of daily life, the world of Generative AI will be the focus of the next University of Lethbridge’s PUBlic Professor Series event Thursday. Sidney Shapiro, assistant professor of business analytics in the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business, will explore the current state of Generative AI, its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We are alarmed’: Mayor, City manager address Exhibition review
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen and City manager Lloyd Brierley stood at a podium in the Culver City room of City Hall on Tuesday after the release of a third party independent review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition and expressed their alarm. “While our council and administration continue to review the report’s findings, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe election set for today
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 27th, 2024
The Blood Tribe will vote for a new Chief and Council today. Members of the Blood Tribe over the age of 21 are able to cast their vote between 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at a variety of polling stations including the Kainai Multipurpose Building, Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society in Lethbridge and the Delta Calgary South. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign has officially kicked off and members of the Lethbridge Masons are ready to continue their longstanding tradition of manning the kettle located at Park Place Mall for over 25 years. Zach Marshall, Community ministries Officer with Salvation Army told the Herald Tuesday that their Christmas Kettle Campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supportive housing project well underway
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 27th, 2024
Construction is progressing on a new supportive housing project being built by Lethbridge Housing Association. The project is located at 416 Stafford Drive North and is one of the community solutions discussed at the panel discussion addressing the opioid crisis in Lethbridge that was held on Oct. 29 at the Lethbridge Public Library. The Herald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking posties don’t let weather deter pickets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With propane firepits for warmth, local postal workers continued to carry pickets downtown on Monday morning. Canada Post on Monday said in a release that the Crown corporation is down nearly 10 million parcels since the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job on Nov. 15. Canada Post, in a media ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice set to host annual charity checkstop
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 26th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service on discussed the fifth annual Charity Checkstop it will be hosting soon. This charity event will happen Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Park Place mall. There will be a collection of new and unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and monetary donations at the mall’s west parking lot in support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s not too late for men to think about their health
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Even though November is ending soon, it is never too late to think about Movember and what it represents as many men struggle with mental or physical health on a regular basis and in order to bring awareness to it City Hall will be lit blue tonight. Evan Connor, senior manager of development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glow returns for holidays
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Glow Lethbridge has officially opened its doors to the community with multiple activities under one roof that offers something for everyone. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement with Lethbridge District and Exhibition, spoke to media Thursday during a sneak peek night prior to opening the doors to the public Friday night. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA gets a look at Hutterite life
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2024
The Wilson Hutterite Colony, although self-sufficient, supports small and local businesses in the Lethbridge community. Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session hosted at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, had audiences sit in front of Mr. Henry Wurz, who is the colony’s German teacher, Ms. Claire Wurz, a member of the colony, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition review to be discussed at SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The long-awaited third party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition will be addressed next week when city council meets in its capacity as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC will meet twice – Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in council chambers for discussions and presentations on the review. Council ... Read More »
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