Southern Alberta News
Premier looks to address affordability
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon has been tasked with making home ownership and renting more affordable for Albertans. Premier Danielle Smith has targeted Nixon in her latest mandate letter to ministers. And she wants him to develop and implement an affordable and attainable home ownership/rental strategy that will focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Making it Big in Lethbridge is no small show
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2023
The Gallery at Casa is entering the final weeks of the Making it Big in Lethbridge exhibition and with 53 local artists on display, it’s not one to miss. For the third time, the gallery opened its space to all Lethbridge area artists who were interested in participating in the exhibition. Curator Darcy Logan calls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Market vendors crops good despite the heat
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2023
The consensus from vegetable growing vendors at the Lethbridge Farmers’ Market is that the crops were good despite the hotter temperatures and the lack of rain. Trevor Aleman of Busy Bea’s Market Garden farms on the Oldman River near Fort MacLeod and is thankful for one of the river’s dams. “That way we can get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father gets seven year prison sentence for assaulting baby
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A father who repeatedly assaulted his baby was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after the judge reviewed the recommendation of the Crown prosecutor and his lawyer.  The father, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, pleaded guilty on June 23 in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 corridor targeted for tourism development by Destination Canada
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
Highway 3 was recently selected to be part of Destination Canada’s Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. “Highway 3 is a key interprovincial corridor linking the large urban hubs of southern Alberta and British Columbia’s lower mainland, we are delighted to be working with our partners in BC and Alberta to develop the corridor strategy for this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond man calling for changes after AISH benefits cut
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond man says his wife’s AISH supports have been cut because he is getting money from a Worker’s Compensation Board claim. Drew Smith told the Herald last month he wasn’t sure what the future will hold for he and his family with the loss of $1,000 in monthly income which they need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous curator aims to expand focus of Galt Museum
By Theodora MacLeod LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
The Galt Museum and Archives is Lethbridge’s go-to for learning about southern Alberta’s rich human history. With a constantly growing collection of artifacts and archival records, the museum is dedicated to connecting visitors to the past. Camina Weasel Moccasin is the first to hold the official role of Indigenous curator with the museum. Prior to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City showcasing historic municipal resources
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Friday it will be showcasing the city’s Municipal Historic Resources by a series of posts on social media every second Friday. In a release, the City explains that despite Lethbridge’s overall youthfulness as a community, it has an array of historic places, and those protected by the City are called Municipal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art comes alive this month in Galt Gardens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Allied Arts Council and the Southern Alberta Art Gallery in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge are bringing live music, performance art and art making to Galt Gardens on Wednesdays this month. Executive director of the Allied Arts Council, Jana MacKenzie said this week that the City of Lethbridge asked AAC and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West ready to help audiences get ‘Wonderstruck’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is kicking off its new season with a show that promises to transport audiences to a world of wonder. During a media call Thursday, New West Theatre artistic director and director of the show, Kelly Reay said their new show “Wonderstruck” is bringing back the troupe’s famous mixture of music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant to support Indigenous women
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
In an effort to support Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit plus (2S+) people, the Government of Alberta has announced a new grant for organizations and communities that address violence, issues of economic security, and safety. The fund is another move in the plan to advance reconciliation and uplift the Indigenous community in Alberta. Throughout their ... Read More »
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