Southern Alberta News
Angel Tree campaign gets a boost from car dealer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree campaign received a significant donation of toys on Tuesday from a local car dealership that has supported the campaign for more than a decade. Gary Moe Auto Group has been collecting toy donations for the Angel Tree campaign for many years, and 2023 was no exception. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streets Alive on a mission to help the needy; organization to appeal stop order issued by City
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2023
Almost 35 years ago, a few local ladies began driving the streets of Lethbridge in a bus, bribing down-and-out individuals with cigarettes if they would attend church on Sunday. One of these ladies was Julie Kissick who, along with her husband Ken, became founders of the Victory Outreach Church. Fast forward to 1989, when Victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt honours legacy of Mary Oordt
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2023
Mary Oordt was part of the Galt Museum organization for more than 22 years. A founding member of the Friends Society of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives, she played an active role in the Lethbridge community until her passing nearly a year ago on Dec. 29. Now thanks to her colleagues at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students create blessing bags for the needy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As Christmas fast approaches and many Lethbridge residents find themselves in need, the Father Leonard Van Tighem School community has come together to collect basic everyday items to help the needy stay warm, clean and in good spirits through the holiday season. FLVT principal Shannon Collier shared with the Herald what some elementary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed for man guilty of weapons offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who expected to learn Tuesday when he would be sentenced for weapons-related offences, now won’t know for another month. Craig Cassidy Sweetgrass, who was released from remand custody last week pending his sentencing hearing in 2024, expected the Crown and defence to set a sentencing date Tuesday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cat rescue experiencing greater need for adoptions
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2023
The Last Chance Cat Ranch is still seeing a greater need in finding homes for unwanted animals. “This year is especially bad with stray cats right now,” said Kennedy McCooy, an organization volunteer. “So that need is really high. We get dozens of messages every day from people saying, ‘hey we found this cat, can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves higher parking fines
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Local residents and others can expect to pay higher fines for parking infractions in the future. City council last week gave second and third reading to Bylaw 6427 which amends Traffic Bylaw 5834 to increase parking fines to $40 from $25 with a $20 reduction for early payment in the downtown core and ... Read More »
2 responsesWorkshop takes beaders on a cultural journey
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 19th, 2023
It takes a thousand tiny pieces, a needle sharp enough to break skin, and at times, the patience of a saint. But as attendees of the Galt Museum’s Indigenous Beading workshop last week learned, when all the beads come together, the result can be quite rewarding. Led by experienced beader Deserae Yellow Horn, the class ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in pedestrian death awaiting trial date
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who last month pleaded not guilty to several charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian, is still waiting to set a date for trial. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, court was told defence is still waiting to receive an agreed statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs concerned over access to clean water
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 19th, 2023
A Bill introduced in Parliament on Dec. 11 has Treaty Chiefs in Alberta concerned about the fate of clean water access on reservations. Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act, comes in response to the Clean Drinking Water Class Action Settlement Agreement of Dec. 2021 that called upon Canada to tackle the ongoing issue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New winery pops cork on first Christmas celebration
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2023
Little Gem Winery held its inaugural Christmas on Saturday to expose its brand to more people. Attendees had the opportunity to taste wine, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, try some food, sit by the fire, go on tractor rides and ride a horse named Charlie. “We just want to bring people out,” said Jordan ... Read More »
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