Southern Alberta News
Sister donates kidney to save brother’s life
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2023
Siblings are known for the ruckus they cause in their youthful years from play fights to name calling, as parents know all too well. But siblings also form the strongest bonds that last throughout the years, coming together when family is needed and stepping up to the plate when a loved one is in need. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed dog park sites not fetching to residents
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will city dog owners get new places for their four-legged pals to do some off-leash ruff-housing? The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of city council this afternoon will be getting an update about the second phase of public engagement on the subject from Parks and Cemeteries general manager Blair Richter. The committee consists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to seek repeal of federal bail bill if changes not made, says public safety minister
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will the federal government tighten bail restrictions to the satisfaction of the provinces and law enforcement agencies? Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services for the Alberta government, is waiting to see. Ellis said on Tuesday after a town hall meeting here that if promised substantive and immediate changes aren’t made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Career Transitions gives students an EPIC day to explore career options
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 12th annual Career Transitions EPIC Day took place at Exhibition Park Wednesday and gave hundreds of Grade 9 and Grade 10 students from across southwestern Alberta an opportunity to ‘Explore Possible Industries and Careers.’ Career Transitions executive director, Judy Stolk-Ingram said students don’t know what they don’t know, and she thinks they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor to request Sheriffs help to deal with encampments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted by a 6-2 motion to seek help from the Alberta Sheriffs to manage homeless encampments here. The motion authorized mayor Blaine Hyggen to write a letter on behalf of council and the City to Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis seeking that assistance on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre Outré ready to celebrate decade of entertainment
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2023
Local theatre company Theatre Outré is celebrating a decade of performing in Lethbridge with its 10-year anniversary this month. The Quaint, Quirky and Queer (QQQ) Festival will be celebrating the company’s time here, welcoming old friends and new. Starting Thursday until April 22, Outré will be hosting events across the downtown, including its yearly variety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling club bid draws to button with council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is giving the Lethbridge Curling Club a chance to secure another major event for Lethbridge. Council on Tuesday approved a request to provide $900,000 from the Major Community Event Grant budget so the club can make a bid to host the 2025 Canadian Curling Trials. The City will also provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets four years in prison for Tia Blood overdose death
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Paul Wright Many Chief thought it was odd when he returned home from work late one night last October, and his spouse Tia Blood wasn’t there. Blood, a recovering drug addict, was last seen by her young son on Oct. 19 just before she left the house in the couple’s pickup truck to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petting zoo takes students’ minds off year-end stress
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s student mentor team in the Student Enrolment and Registrar Services office hosted a petting zoo Monday to help students take their minds off the end-of-term stresses and impending final exams. Co-ordinator of orientation and transition for the University of Lethbridge, Natasha Toney said they wanted to do something fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seedy Sunday event attracts gardening enthusiasts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com If April snow brings May flowers, the weekend weather was perfect for Seedy Sunday at Casa. Seedy Sunday, staged Environment Lethbridge, attracted a strong turnout to Casa to visit with workshops, swap seeds and attend three workshops. Kathleen Sheppard, executive director of Environment Lethbridge, was impressed with the crowd who packed the available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood donors desperately needed; ‘Live Like Kody’ plasma drive set for today
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com In the coming days, Lethbridge and area residents will have an opportunity to share a truly precious gift. It doesn’t cost anything, and just about everyone has it to give if they are willing to give up a little bit of their time. It’s the gift of life, and it’s desperately needed. Canadians ... Read More »
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