Southern Alberta News
Anti-smoking campaign launched to get Canadians off tobacco
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Cancer Society, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Lung Association and the Canadian Public Health Association, have recently relaunched a campaign aimed to help Canadians quit smoking. Program manager in the cancer prevention department of the Canadian Cancer Society, Karen Kuzmich spoke to the Herald recently and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA seeks support for women’s shelter
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Lethbridge and District is asking for donations to help women and children utilizing the Harbour House emergency women’s shelter and its various programs. Director of external relations Cat Champagne spoke to the Herald Wednesday and said one of the many ways they help those dealng with domestic violence is by providing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence for woman in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An elderly woman is lucky to be alive after surviving a head-on collision last year while driving along a highway south of Lethbridge. The woman, who was 80 years old when she was struck by another car on Highway 5 on Feb. 12, 2022, sustained numerous injuries, including several bone fractures to various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banner project honours veterans leading up to Remembrance Day
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 4th, 2023
Banners displaying veterans with historical military significance will be strategically placed on select city light poles in the city to honour the veterans and promote awareness for Remembrance Day. Paul Brundige, president of the General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, said Tuesday during a ceremony at Exhibition Park, its the second year the ... Read More »
1 responseStudent businesses growing remedies for mental health
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 4th, 2023
Gone are the days when mental health was a taboo topic spoken about only in the presence of a doctor or confidant. As the public understanding of health evolves to include the mind, so too has the methods of care. What was once considered “alternative” is now simply natural and many university students are embracing ... Read More »
1 responseJohn Denver’s music in the spotlight at the Yates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rick Worrall remembers touring the province performing on a bill with Jensen Interceptor and hitting the stage at Lethbridge College. The veteran musician, who started his career in 1976, returns to Lethbridge on Oct. 6 for a performance at the Yates Centre which pays homage to the late great John Denver. The producer ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing weapons charges yet to hire lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month, still hasn’t hired a lawyer. Duty counsel represented Jamey Kenneth Jensen during a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, and said even though the accused qualifies for funding through the Legal Aid Alberta, he has, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Country show set to pay tribute to Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr.
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Country singer Lisa Brokop is coming to Lethbridge this week and with her a journey back in time with a tribute to Country legend Patsy Cline. Brokop spoke to the Herald on Monday and said the show is in conjunction with her husband Paul Jefferson who will showcase his own tribute to another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catering company launches new brand
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 3rd, 2023
LA Chefs has been in business for approximately over 18 years, with more than 15,000 events catered to, including over 1,000 weddings. Marci Stickel owner and CEO of L.A. Chefs Catering & Events said this week that is has ow combined all its different brands under one umbrella entity to operate as Sky + Table ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L gallery showcasing ‘recent’ art acquisitions
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 3rd, 2023
University of Lethbridge is showcasing some of its art collection of more than 15,000 works on campus in the art gallery. Art gallery assistant curator and preparator David Smith said the exhibit is being open to the public and described the 10 years’ worth of art the university is showcasing in a recent interview. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Beer Day time to hoist a pint
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com October 4 is the day Canadians should feel free to cook up some back bacon, look for a parking spot at a donut shop and call each other hosers while hoisting a pint of Canada’s most beloved export next to maple syrup – beer. Yes, October 4 is the fifth annual Canadian Beer ... Read More »
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