Southern Alberta News
Sons of Norway celebrate independence with flag raising
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
In honour of Norwegian Constitution Day, local Sons of Norway held their annual flag-raising ceremony Wednesday at City Hall. Sharon Prenevost, vice-chairperson of Lethbridge Sons of Norway, shared some of the traditions celebrated in Norway on the special Day. “We will put up the big Norwegian flag as we Embrik get up in the morning,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deadline for veterans banner project in June
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents have until June 30 to “Salute Our Veterans” in a special program aimed at recognizing those who have served our country. For the second year, veterans banners will be placed on authorized city light poles in Lethbridge from Oct. 1 through Remembrance Day. The project is an initiative taken on by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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 »
3 responsesCommunity 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!Musical 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 »
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