Southern Alberta News
Drug addictions panel seeking solutions at SACPA session
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2023
Drug addiction, an issue plaguing the city’s downtown core, is also tearing apart families and livelihoods. As a result, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) held a special session Tuesday, which included a panel of three industry experts and one concerned citizen familiar with the issue. One of the panelists, Bonnie Lee, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring gardening season ready to bloom
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2023
They say April showers bring May flowers and although the city did not get a significant amount of rain last month, Lethbridge is still ready to blossom. Traditionally, the May long weekend marks the start of the gardening season in Canada and this year should be no different. While the nights are still cool, some ... Read More »
4 responsesCity council approves plan to deal with encampments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com City council has accepted an Encampment Strategy developed by city administration and the Lethbridge Police Service. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of communitys social development with the City of Lethbridge, presented the strategy to council on Tuesday and said the plan considers things learned from previous years, engagement with key partners, research and approaches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highland dance competition returns to Lethbridge
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2023
Highland dancing has returned to Lethbridge, minus some of its more ancient traditions, fortunately. Lethbridge Highland Dance Association (LHDA) returned to competition for the first time since it was interrupted by the COVID pandemic. The event took place last weekend at Winston Churchill High School, where bagpiper Mary Ann Houston described the traditions and pointed ... Read More »
2 responsesBusiness focus of Lethbridge Chamber election forum
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce offered business owners and members of the general public, an opportunity to ask questions to all electoral candidates during a forum Tuesday night. Lethbridge West Alberta Liberal candidate Pat Chizek, NDP candidate Shannon Phillips and UCP candidate Cheryl Seaborn, took the stage first, while Alberta Party candidate Braham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation grant lights up CCH welding program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The welding and fabrication department at Catholic Central High School West campus has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Earlier this month, it was announced that CCH would receive a $5,500 grant from the Foundation to purchase welding and fabrication equipment for the trades program. On Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casa anniversary celebrates the value of arts and culture in the city
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 16th, 2023
Casa, the city’s prestigious art centre, celebrated its 10th anniversary on the weekend, and demonstrated just how important art is to a community as it reflects values, culture and life, and helps create a sense of awareness and identity for the community. Casa held an open house Saturday, which included tours, live studio demonstrations, class ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike giveaway an exciting ride
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 16th, 2023
Most people are familiar with the phrase by Megan Davis, “it takes a village to raise a child,” but unaware there is more to the quote. “It takes a village to raise a child, and I choose to be an actively participating member of my village.” The quote became a reality through many local community ... Read More »
2 responsesMusical response to MS focus of master’s project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local musician is sharing her university master’s project “Responding to MS through song” with anyone who is willing to listen, especially over the weekend when it will be presented to the public. Local singer and graduate student at the University of Lethbridge, Jaimee Jarvie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!New SAAG exhibit deals with human relationships with nature
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 13th, 2023
Art is a form of many things; our ancestors used a form of art to express and share stories through hieroglyphics, drawings, statues, and more. A Lethbridge artist is featuring her gathers-inspired art at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery in an exhibition that opens Saturday. April Matisz, a local artist, shared the type of materials ... Read More »
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