Southern Alberta News
SACPA session addresses domestic violence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2023
Rowan House Society representatives spoke Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on the topic of preventing domestic violence and abuse. SACPA sessions are held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization starting at noon. The presentation focused on family violence prevention with Rowan House executive director Linette Soldan and Bonnie Millward, manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday season gets a special ‘Glow’ as light festival opens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The inaugural Glow Lethbridge has officially kicked off and hundreds will be able to take part on the festive light festival at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre during the holiday season. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Wednesday night during a sneak peek event and said their whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing adjourned in assault, arson case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man charged with more than a dozen criminal offences, including arson and assaulting a peace officer, has pleaded guilty to half of his charges. Joe Zwart, who attended Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday by CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre, pleaded guilty to single counts of arson, assaulting a peace officer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New author sharing her culture in children’s book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new author is sharing a piece of her culture in a children’s book that was inspired by a question asked by her daughter’s kindergarten teacher at a local elementary school. Â When people first meet, they ask questions to get to know each other and sometimes one of those questions is when their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One accused in assault of high school football player to seek change in release conditions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four Lethbridge high school students accused of sexually assaulting another student on the same football team is expected to ask a judge to change his release conditions. An agent for the boy’s lawyer told a judge Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court that new, “less contentious” information provided to the Crown’s office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold winter forecast for province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Are you ready for some winter? While officially the season doesn’t start until Dec. 21, Canadians should probably start preparing early because the Farmers Almanac forecast could be a bit chilling. Cold temperatures are being predicted for much of Alberta as well as Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the most western portions of Ontario. The ... Read More »
3 responsesNational Child Day celebrates youth
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
The annual National Child Day was celebrated at Lethbridge College this past weekend as Lethbridge Plays partnered with 20 child and youth focused organization to host a free family event. The day is celebrated across Canada to recognize the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child. Its purpose is to build awareness and respect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrant issued for accused in hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a Lethbridge man accused of setting fire to the historic Lethbridge Hotel earlier this year. The warrant was issued Wednesday after Michael Randall Big Swan failed to attend Lethbridge court of justice, and after the Crown pointed out the accused’s lawyer has been attempting to contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with numerous sex-related charges to be tried by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old man facing numerous sex-related offences in Lethbridge and Calgary is headed for trial in the Court of King’s Bench. James Robert Martinac, who appeared in Lethbridge court of justice on Wednesday, elected to be tried by judge and jury in the Superior court, with a preliminary hearing. That hearing, to determine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas set to vote against Liberal’s economic plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas will be voting no-confidence in the Liberal government on its fall economic statement. The MP said in a statement on Wednesday morning that “the Liberals wrongly believe they can clean up any mess by throwing more money at it. With their announcement of $20 billion in costly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jig and jam sessions share Metis culture
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2023
Long & McQuade, the Lethbridge Public Library, and Lethbridge and Area Metis have come together to provide Lethbridge with a unique musical opportunity. The Jig and Jam Metis Music program started on Oct. 5 and is being taught by Monique Giroux, Brittany Lee, and Dan Beeson-Bergeron. At the beginning of the program students were given ... Read More »
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