Southern Alberta News
Galt program connects people to the stories of prairie plants
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 17th, 2023
Plants on the Prairies hold much potential for healing and other uses that many of may not be aware of. Api’soomaahka William Singer III, an instructor at Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society, shared his knowledge at the Galt Museum Saturday of the stories behind plants and what they can be utilized for. “Everything that the land ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing of drunk driver adjourned to fall
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman who was drunk when the vehicle she was driving went off the road, killing her passenger, could be sentenced when she returns to court in a couple of months. Jayleen Spotted Eagle of Glenwood, who was 19 at the time of the incident, was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta electricity prices spark national acceleration
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Albertans may be feeling hot under the collar for more reasons than just the weather. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.3 per cent in July over the previous July after a 2.8 per cent increase in June, according to Statistics Canada. The big hike for Albertans may have been felt in their electricity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt celebrates anniversary of giant chess set donation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives hosted members of the Lethbridge Chess Club and Chinook Woodturning Guild on Tuesday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of a special donation to the museum. In 2013, seven volunteer members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild devoted more than 500 hours to create a giant chess set that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial to be held on assault, shooting charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous charges relating to an assault and shooting earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. During a brief court hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge, Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre pleaded not guilty on behalf of her client, Robert Duane Vincent, and elected trial in Alberta Court of Justice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes set to host fundraiser gala next month
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Local organization Wood’s Homes, which works for children’s mental health, is preparing for its 16th annual gala. This will be their first since the end of COVID-19 restrictions in the province. This year’s gala’s theme is James Bond’s “Diamonds are Forever.” Fund development coordinator with Wood’s Homes, Carrie Dahl, said the community support of Wood’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Club hosting Ribfest on weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Rotary Club of Lethbridge is getting ready to host their annual Ribfest over the weekend at the Enmax Centre parking lot once again. Rotary Club of Lethbridge fundraising chair, Nick Nicolacopoulos said Tuesday this year the event will take place Friday to Sunday with the first two days running from 11 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New project puts spotlight on area’s agri-food tourism
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Tourism Lethbridge has unveiled the launch of its “Sip, Taste, Explore! A Southern Alberta Agriventure!” “Sip, Taste, Explore” is a collaboration with Downtown BRZ in which anyone can experience local agri-food tourism by going to TourismLethbridge.com, where they can sign up for free by providing name, email, and phone number. Once a person is signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School supply donations needed
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
In an effort to start the school year off right, Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge, in conjunction with My City Care, YMCA of Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Food Bank, is collecting donations for Ready, Set, Go! 2023. With the ongoing economic struggles many families are facing, the need for school supplies and healthy snacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consumption sites not the answer, says outreach worker
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Supervised injection sites have been a topic of interest since their introduction to Canadian addiction care in 2003. Their history, however, can be traced back to 1986 when Switzerland began a program to combat HIV, which can be transmitted through the sharing of hypodermic needles. The purpose of the facilities is to provide a clean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former College team finalists for provincial STEM award
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
A former team of Lethbridge College students was named a finalist for the Capstone Project of the Year Award, a provincial honour given out annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Former civil engineering technology students Hannah Thompson and Tyce Daniells were recognized for their efforts to determine if ... Read More »
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