Southern Alberta News
Local business making a big impact in plus size fashion
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
Natasha Gurney, owner of Kurvy Kouture co. in downtown Lethbridge, has a message to share and it’s about more than fashion: Your body is good, it always was. She’s not in the business of “body positivity” or “body acceptance” though, explaining that both the acceptance and positivity movements are rooted in racism and beauty ideals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied for man facing arson and assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man charged with numerous criminal offences, including arson and assaulting a peace officer, has been denied bail pending an appeal or resolution of his charges. Justice Jerry LeGrandeur refused to release Joe Swart from remand custody following his bail hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, then adjourned the matter to Sept. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers needed to support victims of crime
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Victim/Witness Services Unit is looking for new volunteers to ensure they can continue to provide their services to victims of crime when they need it the most. VWSU manager Cat Pooley told reporters Tuesday it takes about 65 people to be able to run the program smoothly and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman looks to support clinic back home in Uganda
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local woman is asking members of the community for help to continue supporting those in medical need in her country of origin, by raising funds needed to keep a clinic running that was built with previous support from the Lethbridge community and surrounding area. Lethbridge resident Sophie Osaya had a vision over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tattoo show leaves its mark on ink fans
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2023
More than 200 tattoo artists and countless enthusiasts gathered at the new Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre for three days of entertainment, community, and ink last weekend. The Windy City Lethbridge Tattoo Show has been a part of the convention circuit since 2006, welcoming artists from across Canada and the United States. More than 1,500 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for uttering threats in park
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Threatening to kill people at a city park earlier this month has netted a 42-year-old man a stint in jail. Waylon Girard Spear Chief was sentenced to three months in jail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single charge of causing a disturbance and two charges of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behaviours adjusting to city encampment response
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fewer entrenched encampments and structures have been seen in the city this summer, says a report made to city council Tuesday by General Manager of Community Social Development Andrew Malcolm. The City’s strategy has been a response to the encampment situation in Lethbridge, a response that includes offering outreach services to those who ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta NDP warns that Smith plans to ‘gamble’ with Albertans’ retirement
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2023
It is estimated that the average Canadian needs to save nearly $1 million to retire, a number that is only set to grow with time, pushing the target further for younger Canadians. According to an NDP press conference held on Tuesday morning in Edmonton, that target could be even more unattainable for Albertans in just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP doing survey on classroom sizes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial NDP is demanding better support for public education in Alberta. Rakhi Pancholi, the Alberta NDP education critic joined Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips and a local teacher on Friday to address the state of education here. The teacher, Kevin MacBeth of Winston Churchill High School, told media about the difficulties trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SouthGrow project supports reconciliation
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2023
In support of reconciliation, a project has been launched by SouthGrow Regional Initiative to support companies, municipalities, and small business across southern Alberta add Blackfoot translations to their signage. With $40,000 in grants to give away, SouthGrow is accepting applications. For successful recipients, 80 per cent of the cost of the sign will be covered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uncle honours the legacy of his nephew Terry Fox
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Terry Fox knows what a terrible disease cancer is. Twenty years ago he underwent surgery for prostate cancer in Edmonton and in October he will be back in hospital having an operation for bladder cancer. He also has another connection to the disease – he is the uncle of the other Terry Fox ... Read More »
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