Southern Alberta News
Local irrigation projects benefit from funding
By Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
A number of southern Alberta irrigation projects saw improvements over the course of last year thanks to funding from the provincial Irrigation Rehabilitation Program. The annual program was established in 1969 and is currently cost-shared between Alberta’s government and Alberta’s 11 irrigation districts. Funding is used for planning, engineering and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County has cash available for local projects
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2025
Applications are now open for organizations within Lethbridge County seeking funding for capital projects, community events and education programs. The Community Benefit Fund is a partnership between the county and the Stirling Wind Project. Potentia Renewables Inc., the wind project’s parent company, says this fund is part of its commitment to serve the communities surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boost program offers bridge for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A program designed to provide a financial boost to individuals and families experiencing immediate financial hardship with nowhere to turn, has received a cash infusion. The United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta recently received a $50,000 donation from Enmax to fund the Boost program, which aims to bridge financial gaps caused by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historic downtown building ready for new life
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The owner of the historic Whitney Block in downtown Lethbridge says he’s hoping to bring a renewed sense of excitement to the area with more than $1 million worth of renovations going into the building. According to the City of Lethbridge, the Whitney Block, situated at 411 3 Ave S, was constructed in 1907 by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual MD helps to bridge doc shortage gap
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Virtual MD, a Primary Care Alberta service that refers Health Link 811 callers to a physician to assess them over the phone or through a secure Zoom link has surpassed the 100,000 caller milestone since its inception in 2022. “Our program is designed to provide episodic care to those patients who are a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals gave nearly $1 million to GoFundMe campaigns last year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to showing support to fellow community members, Lethbridge residents have shown remarkable generosity through a variety of GoFundMe campaigns, especially in 2024. In 2024 GoFundMe recorded approximately 463 fundraisers created in Lethbridge, raising over $970,000 CAD. The community’s highest-grossing campaign was “Let’s help Austin Broderson,” a bareback bronc rider who on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkland report highlights challenges of new child care plan
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The Parkland Institute is offering some solutions to a number of glaring challenges it sees in Alberta’s new child care plan. It was announced by the UCP government on Jan. 30 that parents with children from newborn to kindergarten age will start paying a flat fee of $326.25 per child per month for full-time care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to address housing concerns
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is addressing concerns over the recent support  of city council for new housing projects in the London Road area. Council in January voted to approve several projects that were the subject of public hearings on Dec. 10. Two of those projects, which call for the construction of a pair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother charged in teenaged son’s death
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
Lethbridge police have charged a 38-year-old woman with criminal negligence causing the death of her 13-year-old son. On Dec. 26 police responded to the sudden death of a 13-year-old boy, whose body was found along the 1600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Following further investigation, police say it was determined the victim and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold snap a good time to remember fire safety
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Due to the recent extreme cold, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is sharing some heating safety tips with residents while they navigate the cold snap. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshall with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, says the cold snap is the perfect time to remind residents on how to stay safe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huge donation goes toward helping city’s less fortunate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (E-Free) donated almost a quarter-million dollars on Wednesday to support the expansions of Streets Alive and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. Through the annual Advent Conspiracy Project. The project was created in 2006 by a group of pastors in the U.S. to help refocus the Christmas season on Jesus by ... Read More »
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