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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!Festival Square paving a path for downtown
By Justin Sibbet for the Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2023
Check out the local farmer’s market, attend a roller derby jam or relax and listen to some live tunes, Lethbridge’s Festival Square and the events held within are bringing a new atmosphere to the downtown core. Since the official launch in 2022, Festival Square has been hosting events both big and small during all months ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Tourism working hard to boost the city as a tourism destination
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2023
On the Lethbridge coat of arms is the phrase, ad occasionis januam, which, for those rusty on their Latin, means Gateway to Opportunity. As the first or last mid-sized Canadian city near the U.S.-Canada border, depending on the direction being travelled, Tourism Lethbridge sees the city as exactly that, a beacon of opportunity, a gateway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous story teller shares the legends behind the stars
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2023
Ask a scientist about the existence of humans, and he or she might say humans are but stardust. Well, kind of. Without the romance and poetics, science suggests the elements that make up the human body, such as calcium, carbon, iron, and oxygen originated in stars billions of years ago. Every culture relies on origin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes to winter services means more snow plowing, less snow removal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents will see a larger area of the city having snow removed from the roads this winter following changes to its snow and ice control. In response to public feedback and City Council approval, the city will be adjusting snow-clearing practices during Phase 2 of snow and ice control. The changes include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot education conference focuses on culture-building
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2023
Supporting Indigenous students is the focus of the Annual Blackfoot Confederacy Education Conference being held in Lethbridge. Although the conference, which began Thursday and concludes today, is hosted by the Kainai Board of Education (KBE), Siipina Cameron Shade, superintendent of KBE, said the conference is a collaborative effort. “It is a collaborative effort between Siksikai,” ... Read More »
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