Southern Alberta News
City seeks to reward Reconciliation champions
By Theodora Macleod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 25th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge has announced an award for community members committed to furthering Reconciliation in the Lethbridge area. In conjunction with the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC), it is seeking individuals and organizations demonstrating dedication to strengthen the relationships between the Indigenous community and the city. Nominations are being accepted in seven categories that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council being asked to approve federal funds to address gang/gun violence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to approve new federal funding to develop prevention and intervention strategies to address gun and gang activities here. The City has secured limited funding from the Building Safer Communities Fund of Public Safety Canada. Council is being asked to accept funding of $665,618.10 in the fiscal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta grain producers manage unique challenges in 2023
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The only universal challenge in farming is the challenges producers face year after year are never universal. So far in 2023 Alberta grain producers have navigated federal policy changes, unpredictable weather, issues with drought and irrigation infrastructure, and the official merger of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions into the new Alberta Grains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park renaming pays tribute to late councillor, skateboard enthusiast
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
A late city businessman and government leader was honoured by the City on Saturday with the grand renaming event of the skateboard park at the corner of Mayor Magrath and South Parkside Drives. It is now officially the Wade Galloway Skatepark. The renaming of the park was in honour Galloway, a city councillor and skateboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets custodial sentence for firearm matter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com “Go ahead, make my day!” That statement was made famous by Clint Eastwood’s movie character Dirty Harry, who utters those menacing words just moments before he shoots a bad guy with his Smith and Wesson .44 Magnum handgun. Just looking down the barrel of the firearm can be terrifying, and that’s the effect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman fined for fraudulently collecting benefits
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Manyberries woman who for several years fraudulently received thousands of dollars in government benefits, has been fined and ordered to repay the money to which she was not entitled. Stephanie Ann Rouzes, 39, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of knowingly omitting to provide or disclose information ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bindra trial cancelled after Crown stays charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man already serving a prison sentence for drugging and sexually assaulting three women several years ago, is no longer facing similar charges against a fourth woman. Sohil Bindra was scheduled for a one-week trial beginning July 31, but the matter was brought forward to a hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SCAN working to keep neighbourhoods safe
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 15th, 2023
Prior to the May provincial election, a Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit had been earmarked for Lethbridge. So what is SCAN and what does it do? SCAN begins an investigation when members of the community report suspicious activity taking place at a property. Information regarding the property will be collected, and SCAN will then ... Read More »
1 response‘Beyond Van Gogh’ opens new perspective on artist
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitors to the Enmax Centre who check out Paquin Entertainment’s “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” may enter not knowing what to expect but they will leave absolutely awestruck. City media were given a sneak peek at the production Friday morning before doors opened to the public and it is stunning. More than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum goes electric with new van
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “I got chills, they’re multiplying and I’m losing control, ‘Cause the power you’re supplying It’s electrifying!” Yeah, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John weren’t thinking about a van when they sang that in “Grease” but a new electric vehicle purchased for the Galt Museum could perhaps carry a crew from Rydell High. During the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Researchers discuss emissions policy on local producers
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Linda Gorim, associate professor and WGRF Chair in Cropping Systems at the University of Alberta gave a talk during Farming Smarter’s “Plot Hop” event on Thursday. Gorim’s presentation outlined enhanced efficiency and fertilizers, and later delved into an important conversation about the role of regionally-relevant research in drafting policies for farmers and producers. ... Read More »
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