Southern Alberta News
Crews continuing pothole repair work on city streets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ‘Tis the season for pothole repairs and City crews are out in full force repairing the damage caused by last winter’s extreme freeze and thaw cycles. But despite signs warning of a road closure, motorists ignored the work being done by City crews on Thursday morning in full view of media cameras on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Francheska: Prairie Queen’ highlights Filipino contributions
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Canada is home to many diverse communities of immigrants, often travelling the globe to settle here to make their way in the world. Often times, immigrants will come here alone, sending their earnings home to help support their families, money known as workers’ remittances. These international transfers can often represent the largest source of foreign ... Read More »
1 responseCity opening downtown to outdoor patios
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in the forecast, local businesses are getting ready to serve their customers outdoors by taking advantage of the City of Lethbridge’s patio and parklet program. The program, which supports businesses in expanding outdoor seating opportunities, increasing aesthetic appeal and attracting more customers, was originally piloted in 2018 and gained a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empanada festival celebrates a taste of culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre celebrated the annual Empanada Festival this past weekend. The Empanada International Festival is a local initiative to celebrate the world’s most famous street food and countries that have their own version of it. Empanada are pockets of dough (typically corn flour) stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and can be baked or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD campaign aims to restore housing affordability
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s reputation for providing affordable homes is being threatened in the wake of dwindling supply, rising construction costs, labour shortages and a rapidly increasing population, says the executive director of BILD Alberta, the voice of the residential construction industry in the province. “Alberta is known for housing affordability and that’s not by accident,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP under fire for handling Indigenous relations
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2023
The United Conservative Party has come under fire for their alleged mishandling of Indigenous relations during their term in government. During an event hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) in Lethbridge yesterday, two University of Lethbridge professors spoke about several continuing issues in Alberta, including the treatment of the Indigenous population. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women riders urging motorcycle awareness
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Women In The Wind – WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge is urging residents to be aware of motorcycles on the road now that weather is favourable for riding. The local women riders chapter has ten active members ranging in age from 40 to 70 years old, ready to welcome new members of any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Tighem’s production of Little Mermaid swims on-stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Father Leonard Van Tighem School performing arts students are showcasing their latest production The Little Mermaid Junior, today and tomorrow at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Drama teacher and production director, Michele Loman said they are playing off of the success of their Aladdin Jr. production from last year and decided to stick with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Round-up keeps hazardous materials out of landfill
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
The Enmax Centre parking lot was lined up with cars of people who were thinking about being environmentally friendly by dropping off their household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) during the City of Lethbridge’s Toxic and E-waste Round-Up on Saturday. “It’s one of three potential events that are going to be occurring in this ... Read More »
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