Southern Alberta News
Oktoberfest celebrations coming to Festival Square
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s time to don the dirndl and lederhosen once again while shouting loudly “oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa!” Yes, Oktoberfest is back courtesy of the Pogo Bros. The festival of beer, bratwurst, pretzels and oompa music runs downtown in Festival Square today and Saturday from 3 until 11 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS temple to be built along Whoop-Up Drive
By Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be building a new temple in Lethbridge on more than nine acres of land on the city’s westside. The church on Tuesday said in a news release that the temple will be constructed at the corner of Whoop-Up Drive West and Mauretania Road West. Plans call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College launches new research initiative
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College announced Wednesday its Centre for Technology, Environment and Design has launched a new research initiative offering fee-for-service cementum analysis of wildlife teeth to determine the age, reproductive history, and even migratory patterns of wildlife species. Cementum analysis is a technique that involves examining the layers of cementum (a hard tissue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early Start program transitions students to university life
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has increased its first-year students’ retention rate with the Early Start Experience program, helping students to smoother transition from high school to university life. Brendan Cummins, instructor in the School of Liberal Education at U of L shared the design of the Early Start Experience (LBED-1500) program and what students can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Military history focus of cemetery tour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A first-of-its-kind tour focused on veterans and military history will take place tonight at the Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Galt Museum and Archives volunteer and local military historian Warrant Officer (retired) Glenn Miller. Miller told the Herald Wednesday he is looking forward to sharing examples of veterans that have been identified and ... Read More »
1 responseU of L, college adopt anonymous reporting tool for sexual and gender based violence
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
In response to a report released by the provincial government on sexual and gender-based violence on post-secondary campuses, The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College have implemented a new reporting platform. REES (Respect, Education, and Empower Survivors) Campus allows survivors to anonymously document their experiences and access supportive resources. The provincial report, which was released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Puppy swim fundraiser makes a splash for Humane Society
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
Many dogs soaked in the sun with their owners while swimming in the Westminster pool during the annual Paws in the Pool event that was hosted by Lethbridge and District Humane Society on Saturday. Prior to splashing in the pool, dog owners had to pay an admission fee to get in and there was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orientation kicks off start of fall semester at U of L
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2023
For students of the University of Lethbridge’s class of 2027, school is now in session. Welcomed by the university’s seventh—and newest—president and vice-chancellor, Digvir S. Jayas, along with vice-provost of students Kathleen Massey, students’ union president Maleeka Thomas, and keynote speaker Kacie Bosch, a former Pronghorns athlete who has joined the women’s basketball coaching staff, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hostage taker gets 10 year prison sentence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of taking a hostage at a city business and stabbing her victim multiple times has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Courtney Louise Shaw, 41, pleaded guilty last month to two charges of pointing a firearm, four counts of using a firearm while committing an offence, three counts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College welcomes new students to campus
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College welcomed more than 1,400 students to campus Tuesday morning for its New Student Orientation (NSO) to help them navigate their new environment and get acquainted with each other. Associate Dean of student affairs Lindsay Workman spoke to reporters and said energy around campus was contagious as the students walked in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS website lists ER wait times for major centres
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com How long can a person expect to wait in Emergency to see a doctor? That information is available on the Alberta Health Services website which has listings for six major Alberta centres. AHS says the estimated wait time “is approximate and for information only. The wait time is based on the average patient ... Read More »
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