Southern Alberta News
National 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!Man found hiding in attic after fleeing on bicycle
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A bicycle isn’t the greatest get-away vehicle, and while it provided a short-term solution for Adam Richard Filipcic when he was being chased by police, he was ultimately caught and charged with resisting a peace officer and drug possession. At about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 of this year police were driving along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk to put spotlight on domestic violence in Kainai Nation
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2023
On Friday men from Kainai Nation will slip on their heels to bring to reality the adage “walk a mile in her shoes,” all in the name of bringing awareness to the prevalence and impact of domestic violence in the community. Hosted by the Kainai Women’s Lodge in partnership with Blood Tribe Police, Kainaiwa Children’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thrifting gives new life to old goods
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2023
For some it’s a choice based on economics, for others it’s an act of environmentalism, but no matter the motivation, when it comes to thrifting there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the hunt. Like a tiger out to find its meal, shoppers from Lethbridge and surrounding area gathered Friday at Mission Thrift Store prowling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City open house sheds light on proposed land use bylaw changes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An open house at Casa recently gave Lethbridge residents their first look at proposed changes to social uses in the city land use bylaw which is undergoing a total rewrite. The City of Lethbridge has launched a three-year project to create a new land use bylaw. While the bylaw has been tweaked over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Starbucks closes store at mall
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fans of Starbucks coffee will have to seek their favourite beverage elsewhere after the downtown location inside Chapters at Park Place Mall closed last week. The public affairs department of Starbucks Coffee Canada told The Herald on Tuesday that after careful consideration the decision was made to close the store with its last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man jailed for possessing stolen truck
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who bought a pickup truck that didn’t belong to the seller, has received a two-month jail sentence. Paul Wayne McCarthy was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000. “I did buy the vehicle off (the ... Read More »
2 responsesMan sentenced for fleeing police
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Fort Macleod man who fled from police in a stolen truck then hid in a downtown apartment building, has been sentenced to four months in jail. Robert Harry Taggart, 27, was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice on one charge of flight from a peace officer stemming from an incident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Professor to discuss ‘lies’ about borders
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2023
“Borders are stupid.” According to University of Lethbridge history professor Sheila McManus who has spent the last 25+ years studying the history, complexities, and social impact of the borderlands of the North American west, including the 49th parallel and the United States/Mexico border. “They are these imaginary lines, they have made them up, and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albertans being urged to fill out online surveys
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Municipalities wants to keep local elections free of political partisanship and it’s urging Albertans to fill out two online surveys that have been launched by the provincial government. Those surveys will remain open until December 6 and can be found online at https://www.alberta.ca/local-elections-and-councillor-accountability-engagement The surveys are on potential changes to the Local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Hall Christmas tree gets lit
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 21st, 2023
The City of Lethbridge held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at City Hall Monday morning to kick off the holiday season. Deputy mayor Mark Campbell lit the tree in the City Hall foyer in celebration of the Christmas season. Campbell acted on behalf of mayor Blaine Hyggen and thanked the staff who decorated the ... Read More »
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