Southern Alberta News
Alberta Livestock Expo kicks off today
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2023
To the average urbanite, farming and agriculture might seem like a traditional industry, but as the Alberta Livestock Expo will demonstrate the progress is never ending, and neither is the science. Set to begin on this afternoon and wrap up Thursday, the expo, which includes the Innovation in Dairy Conference, will feature some of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP to hold online town hall on CPP
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
The Alberta NDP will be hosting an online town hall meeting in Lethbridge on Oct. 19 to hear residents’ concerns about plans to leave the Canada Pension Plan. The meeting will be staged at 6:30 p.m. by Lethbridge West MLA and NDP critic for Finance, Pensions and Insurance Shannon Phillips and Samir Kayanda, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weapons charges could be resolved soon
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month, may resolve his matters when he returns to court next week. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared with his client, Jamey Kenneth Jensen, Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, and, despite only being retained in the past week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dates set for shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year is getting ready to stand trial, but not for several more months. Kristina Hatcher goes to trial April 16-19 and 22, 2024 on more than a dozen criminal charges. The trial dates were set Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where Hatcher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to discuss taxi, animal bylaws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will hear a recommendation that council give first reading to a bylaw that will deregulate taxi fares here. The amendment to Licence Bylaw 5658 also will remove the requirement for a taxi top light if approved. Taxi regulations were addressed previously ... Read More »
1 responseMaintaining volunteer roster a concern for fire departments
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on October 11th, 2023
Recruiting volunteers continues to be the most challenging factor for departments across southern Alberta. In an environment known for its extreme conditions, physical and mental demands, and steady rises in call volumes over recent years aren’t the top concern for leaders in fire services, rather it is maintaining an adequate number of volunteers, coupled with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former local man set to share songs and stories about the legendary Johnny Cash
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 10th, 2023
A former Lethbridge man who has gone on to become an award-wining actor is coming to Lethbridge, and is bringing with him the iconic songs and stories about Johnny Cash. Folsom Prison Revisited features Lethbridge actor Devon Brayne, who will be performing songs and telling gripping stories about Johnny Cash, a man in black at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corn Maze getting into the fall swing of things
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2023
The Lethbridge Corn Maze’s season is winding down in what has been another great year. “This year’s been going very well,” said Theo Slingerland, Corn Maze owner. “Like we had a good summer turn out and the fall has been good so far and a gorgeous day today. So you can see the crowds around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short story contest hopes to inspire young writers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Locally owned and operated bookstore Analog Books has launched its inaugural writing competition for high school students in southern Alberta to encourage them to write short stories. Co-owner Scott Warris spoke says the Analog Prize was inspired by another writing competition held locally at a post-secondary level. “Analog Prize is actually based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everyone deserves a special meal for holidays, says Soup Kitchen director
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 10th, 2023
The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen went the extra mile in the community over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Soup Kitchen served up both a ham and turkey dinner on Sunday and Monday respectively to approximately between 125-150 homeless people. “Well, one of the things we know and I know (is) that Thanksgiving and Christmas are really special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food banks doing what they can, but help is needed
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2023
Food banks across Alberta have seen a 73-per-cent increase between 2019 to 2022, and the Interfaith Food Bank has had to adapt to the growing food security crisis to help families put food on the table. Danielle McIntyre, executive director of Interfaith Food Bank, says the food bank is doing what it can to address ... Read More »
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