Southern Alberta News
Psychiatric assessment ordered for man charged with weapons offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man accused of firing a gun in the Town of Coaldale and then again at a motorist, insists he’s crazy and should have a psychiatric assessment. “I do drywall by myself and talk crazy to the walls,” Danial Mark Ferguson told a judge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice. “Everyone thinks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers’ market growing well into new season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
There was no shortage of vendors or shoppers at the second Lethbridge Farmers’ Market of the year Saturday at Exhibition Park’s North Pavilion. And it’s the first year for one of those vendors, Linda Wright, who promoted her Mini G Micros. “We grow fresh local micro greens,” said Wright. We’re trying to basically make everyone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health critic says lab wait times need to be addressed
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton NDP MLA wants issues with wait times for laboratory tests and diagnostics addressed by the provincial government. Health critic David Shepherd has written a letter to new Health Minister Adriana LaGrange urging her to take the necessary steps and actions needed to address healthcare issues in the province. Shepherd said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army cook helps with fire relief efforts
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A member from the Lethbridge Salvation Army recently came back from a three-week deployment to Northern Alberta and the North West Territories where he was feeding residents displaced by wildfires. Chef Stephen Roach represented Lethbridge in The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Relief response to the Alberta Wildfires recently by cooking on the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discussion addresses Indigenous approach to autism
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 10th, 2023
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is honouring the national Indigenous People’s Month by hosting onlune discussions, such as neurodiversity autism. AHS started to host a Zoom discussion related to the celebration of diversity within Indigenous people and communities last Thursday at noon and will continue to do so until the closing ceremonies on Thursday, June 29. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors Week ends on high note
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Seniors Week coming to an end, Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre wrapped things up with a bingo and jam session on Friday after a successful week filled with activities. Program coordinator, Ashley Kern said they had a very good week with many members complimenting the activities they offered, especially the BBQ Picnic event that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous games night sparks fun in education
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 9th, 2023
As the years pass, traditions can be lost and forgotten without continuous education and involvement from members of the community. As a result, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division held its second annual Indigenous celebration to wrap up the semester. This celebration included a traditional Blackfoot prayer, dinner and several Indigenous games known to have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kidney Foundation walk set for Saturday at Henderson
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Kidney Foundation of Canada is hosting its largest annual community fundraiser this weekend with walks across the country. Lethbridge’s is scheduled for Henderson Lake on Saturday morning with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk going at 10. Participants can do one lap around the lake, which is a three-kilometre distance, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about bail conundrum in Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 9th, 2023
While some politicians say they will become tougher on crime and bail, some individuals who work in the justice system say it is not that easy or even the right move. During an event held Thursday by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA), two individuals, a Crown prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play helps grow the human brain, says U of L professor
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2023
While it is common knowledge that young children need to grow and shape their brains for the future, it is now understood that the same requirements are needed for adolescents. According to a University of Lethbridge professor in neuroscience, Dr. Robbin Gibb, the simple act of playing can help grow the human brain and even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family and friends share the stage in a special way with University of Lethbridge grad
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge captured the special moments that led to his graduation in a unique way, and ended up attracting a lot of attention from attendees. Hassan Nadeem, who graduated from the U of L with a Bachelors Degree of Management in accounting, said he wanted his family ... Read More »
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