Southern Alberta News
City youth recognized as environmental innovators
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two Lethbridge youth were recently recognized by Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault as Canada’s newest environmental innovators after participating and winning in a youth challenge.  Lethbridge residents Gabrielle Kirk and Michael Lavorato recently participated in the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Youth Challenge and were awarded $15,000 for their water-wise solution ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup kitchen director cautiously optimistic about bylaw amendment
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2023
After a unanimous vote at the July 11 city council meeting, Bylaw 6395, which addresses the development and zoning of the land currently occupied by the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre, will be amended. The amendment allows for the redevelopment of facilities in the area that provide services to Lethbridge’s unhoused population, without requiring further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to assault, resisting peace officer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who punched a woman and shot her with a BB gun, didn’t fare so well in a subsequent altercation with a police dog a few weeks later. Kalan Michael Malmgren was with a group of people Aug. 9 of last year when he approached a woman in the 1100 block ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recruiters seeking interest in Canadian Army Reserve
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Canadian Army Reserve visited Lethbridge earlier this month in hopes of recruiting residents who wish to become a member of the army while also living civilian lives. Commander of the 41 Canadian Brigade Group, Colonel Christopher Hunt spoke to the Herald about their recruiting efforts, what reservists are and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council looks to attract film and TV production to city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is taking steps to attract more film and television production to the community. Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a request to help the community attract more film and television production. Carly Kleisinger, Director of Community Services, made a presentation to council about exploring the city’s involvement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council defeats motion to explore fencing around Galt Gardens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has closed the gate on a proposal to look into the feasibility of installing a wrought iron fence around Galt Gardens. Council on Tuesday by a 5-4 vote rejected an official business motion presented by mayor Blaine Hyggen and co-sponsored by Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope, which called upon administration to examine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gymnastics coach charged with sex assaults hires new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three months after firing his lawyer, a gymnastics coach charged a year ago with sexually assaulting several young girls has retained new counsel. The accused, Jamie Ellacott, has hired Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee to defend him on several sex-related charges. Ellacott fired his first lawyer last April, and during a hearing at that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pilot project to strengthen ties between Friendship Centres and schools
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2023
In an effort to advance reconciliation, Alberta Education has announced the launch of a pilot project that will connect Alberta schools with local Indigenous partners, through The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA). The new Bridging Classrooms to Communities project will provide $10.5 million over three years and encourage the development of Indigenous-centred programs, events, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions launch new branding as Alberta Grains
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) have unveiled their new branding for the newly-amalgamated commission. Recognizing the importance of collaboration and unity, the two farmer-directed organizations will share resources and serve Alberta’s grain farmers jointly under the commission’s new name Alberta Grains. The amalgamated commission represents the interests of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta grain producers manage unique challenges in 2023
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The only universal challenge in farming is the challenges producers face year after year are never universal. So far in 2023 Alberta grain producers have navigated federal policy changes, unpredictable weather, issues with drought and irrigation infrastructure, and the official merger of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions into the new Alberta Grains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park renaming pays tribute to late councillor, skateboard enthusiast
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
A late city businessman and government leader was honoured by the City on Saturday with the grand renaming event of the skateboard park at the corner of Mayor Magrath and South Parkside Drives. It is now officially the Wade Galloway Skatepark. The renaming of the park was in honour Galloway, a city councillor and skateboard ... Read More »
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