Southern Alberta News
College breaking down cultural barriers for Indigenous students
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2023
In a matter of weeks students of all ages will return to the classroom for another Autumn of scholastic advancement. For Indigenous students entering post-secondary, it is not always easy to adapt to the new environment. “A lot of students who are coming from an Indigenous community and transitioning to Lethbridge College and the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS to permanently close ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Alberta Health Services has announced the permanent closure of Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory clinic, in Picture Butte effective Oct. 15. A statement issued by AHS indicated the closure of the clinic will not affect other AHS services at that location such as laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, and that the ambulatory clinic, “is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-cop says city problems are crime, not homelessness
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Follow the money – that’s the advice of a retired police officer to people wondering about the root of problems in Lethbridge. The retired police officer, who has seen the dark side of life on the beat in a major Canadian city, will be known as “Radar” in this story due to personal ... Read More »
1 responseAHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency has been stabilized, individuals are billed with the fee for that ambulance service. Frequently members of the community have raised the question of who is paying the bill for ambulance calls to Galt Gardens and other areas to help individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says there are valid reasons for it. Neudorf, who is also the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says the province is trying to address the high costs residents pay for electricity – costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants say recovery camps make an impact
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps at Red Crow Park in Standoff have been touching and helping individuals living on the street to overcome their addiction. Eldon Chief Calf, a past recovery camp participant, shared his experience Wednesday with the camp last year and the help he received. “I’ve been sober ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Telus Storyhive puts local project in the spotlight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of Telus Storyhive’s ongoing celebration of Black Excellence on-screen, the Black Creators Edition Summer Premiere is now showcasing a Lethbridge project.  The project was produced by local filmmaker Sammy Golom, who received $20,000 in production funding, one-on-one mentorship, and personalized training.  “I have been a recipient of multiple of their grants, they are an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA to benefit from Exhibition fundraiser
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The local Young Women’s Christian Association of Lethbridge and District (YWCA), for the first time, will be the beneficiary of the Lethbridge and Distict Exhibition’s 50/50 lottery fundraiser this year. All money raised will go towards YWCA programs. With each ticket purchased, community members have the potential not only to win big but to also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian Open all about community
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com To Rocco Suriano, the Val Matteotti Italian Open is all about community. A community that cares. Suriano, who created the fundraising golf tournament with Tony Rose and John Talerico, told The Herald as 144 participants headed out onto the course that the community supports it as does the community at the hospital who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in health centre death working on bail plan
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, is working with his lawyers on a bail plan.  Wesley Red Young Man, who is in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, is charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault.  Lethbridge lawyer Cara Lebenzon appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No-till trial worth repeating says sugar beet farmer
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Sugar beets which were seeded directly into barley stubble have proven to be a successful venture for one farmer in Lethbridge County. Gary Vucurevich farms in Lethbridge County and shared his findings on a no-till sugar beet trial, presented on July 27 as part of Farming Smarter’s Rolling Innovation Tour, a bus tour ... Read More »
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