Southern Alberta News
Polytechnic hosts fall open house
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Polytechnic opened its doors to prospective students during their Fall Open House Wednesday with a variety of programs showcased across campus. Tom Virag, student recruiter team lead talked to media about the importance of hosting an open house and give prospect students an opportunity to experience what the institution has to offer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot sign project continuing
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024
Businesses and organizations in southern Alberta have the opportunity to have public facing signage in the Blackfoot language, thanks to a grant from Community Futures Lethbridge Region. This project is currently in Phase 2 after a very successful first phase of the project. Troy Grainger, executive director of Community Futures Lethbridge Region, says it took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE opposed to UCP bills impacting transgender youth
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 7th, 2024
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees are calling on the UCP government to put an immediate stop to its attack on trans rights in Alberta. AUPE Vice President Bobby-Joe Borodey said Wednesday she doesn’t trust the UCP Government due to what the union believes is a lack of care for the people new bills impacting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province plans to update FOIP
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With proposed new legislation, the Alberta government is moving along the digital highway. The government is introducing legislation that will divide the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act into two acts, one which is focused on information and the other on privacy. The government says its new Access to Information Act would bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ammolite company gets new ownership
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
Two leaders in the ammolite industry are combining forces in hopes to bring awareness of ammolite to the next level. Korite was founded in 1979 and recently acquired new ownership from Beth and Tracy Day Chief of Buffalo Rock Mining which has been around for about 20 years. With the new acquisition of the Korite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brett Kissel to show city a side they’ve never seen
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian country star and Albertan Brett Kissel is ready to show a Lethbridge audience “The Side You’ve Never Seen” when his cross-country tour hits the Yates Centre on Nov. 12. The 34-year-old Kissel has racked up an impressive collection of awards since he first started singing professionally at the age of 12. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign looking for volunteers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas Hope Campaign approaching quickly, the various organizations taking part in brightening the holidays for those in need are looking for volunteers. Christmas Hope is a multi-agency collaboration, serving the community at Christmas, including the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increasing electoral divisions part of new provincial legislation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is introducing four pieces of legislation which would if approved by the legislature make changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, the Public’s Right to Know Act, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act and the Alberta Evidence Act. The changes are included in Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic students explore public safety opportunities
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
Lethbridge Polytechnic invited students last week to join them at their “Pathway To Public Safety – Networking Day 2024” as a recruitment opportunity for public service members. This event was located in the Trades Department of Lethbridge Polytechnic. There were multiple booths of first responders recruiting new hires, and answering important questions. There were also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tribute event celebrates addictions recovery
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
People of all walks of life were able to enjoy a meal and partake in music at Southminster United Church. Kii-Maa-Pii-Pii-Tsin, an organization who helps those struggling with addiction and homelessness, recently held a Tribute to Recovery alongside Denis Grady from Franciscan and Friends, Kirby Smith, director of the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, Richard Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches grants to improve rural health care
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is investing $12 million over two years into a pair of grants aimed at improving team-based primary health care. Both the Rural Team Recruitment Grant and the Municipality Supported Clinics Grant will get $6 million over the two years. Health minister Adriana LaGrange made the announcement Tuesday morning. The Rural ... Read More »
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