Southern Alberta News
Two week reprieve given for demolition approval of historic building
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Chinese community say they were shocked to hear about a proposal coming before council on Tuesday to approve demolition of an historic downtown building. And they have been given two weeks to meet with the owner of the Manie Opera Society building to find ways of saving part of Lethbridge’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction to start on new Galt Gardens play space
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new play area is coming to downtown. Construction of the new Galt Gardens Inclusive and Accessible Play Space will begin within the next few weeks, and has a completion date set for early fall. This new amenity, which will be located immediately adjacent to the Rotary Centennial Fountain in the southeast corner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves study to save pavilions for recreation uses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve an official business motion presented by Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker to utilize the three existing pavilions at Lethbridge Exhibition as recreational space. Can those pavilions at the Lethbridge Exhibition be repurposed? Parker made clear at at the council meeting he believes they possibly can. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foodie Fest returns to downtown for another season
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Downtown visitors were able to enjoy a variety of food trucks, free samples at participating restaurants, and evening shopping for the second year in a row Tuesday during Foodie Fest 2023. Downtown Lethbridge BRZ executive director, Sarah Amies told media Tuesday the event was so successful last year, that they just had to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L honours professor for teaching excellence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has named art history and museum studies professor Devon Smither winner of its 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award. Smither will receive her excellent teaching award at the Spring 2023 Convocation Ceremony Friday at the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Smither said this is the second time she has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta voters make their mark
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
As the polls wind down and the ballots have been cast, Albertans have made their decision on election day. Nearly 70,000 voters were registered ahead of the election in Lethbridge, according to Elections Alberta, while more than 2.8 million voters were registered across the entire province. Meanwhile, 25 polling stations were set up Monday across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curtain closes on provincial One Act festival
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
The provincial One Act Festival announced its winners over the weekend at the Yates Memorial Theatre. The adjudicator at the festival, Deborah Deans, holds an A.R.C.T. in Speech and Drama from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and maintains her private studio in Medicine Hat. Deans noted the technical aspects which contributed to her decision in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Program launched to help fill local labour shortage
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new program to help businesses in several key areas find qualified staff launched here on Friday. The program, media was told in a press conference hosted by Trevor Lewington of Economic Development Lethbridge, will offer eligible workers the opportunity to immigrate to this province as a provincial nominee with support of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf frustrated at slow results; no winner as of presstime in Lethbridge-East
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com With still no winner announced in Lethbridge three hours after the polls closed Monday, it was unclear who was more frustrated with the slow poll results, the politicians or the media. Nathan Neudorf, UCP incumbent for Lethbridge East, was frustrated and didn’t have any explanation, especially given the speedy results from the previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips re-elected in Lethbridge West
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The votes are counted and the voters in Lethbridge West have spoken. Shannon Phillips has been re-elected as the New Democratic Party MLA for Lethbridge-West. Phillips addressed the media after Rachel Notley addressed the province, and said she has immense gratitude towards everyone who made this win possible. “It’s just profound gratitude that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School assembly reminds people to ‘Slow Your Roll’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
It’s hard to imagine something as simple as speeding can result in a lifetime of regret, and as any parent could imagine, it would be indescribably awful to have to bury your child due to someone not following the speed limit. This was the unfortunate reality three years ago for the Mclntyre family. Coalbanks Elementary ... Read More »
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