Southern Alberta News
Fundraiser being staged to help with vet bills for shot rescue dog
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 17th, 2023
X-rays done in Lethbridge show a mixed pitbull dog rescued north of Calgary had been shot and at least one bullet is still inside him. On June 22, Foolio, a mixed dog believed to be part pit bull, was given by an anonymous organization to the Streetz Rescue Foundation of Calgary. The dog has since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial to be held on assault, shooting charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous charges relating to an assault and shooting earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. During a brief court hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge, Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre pleaded not guilty on behalf of her client, Robert Duane Vincent, and elected trial in Alberta Court of Justice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes set to host fundraiser gala next month
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Local organization Wood’s Homes, which works for children’s mental health, is preparing for its 16th annual gala. This will be their first since the end of COVID-19 restrictions in the province. This year’s gala’s theme is James Bond’s “Diamonds are Forever.” Fund development coordinator with Wood’s Homes, Carrie Dahl, said the community support of Wood’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Club hosting Ribfest on weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Rotary Club of Lethbridge is getting ready to host their annual Ribfest over the weekend at the Enmax Centre parking lot once again. Rotary Club of Lethbridge fundraising chair, Nick Nicolacopoulos said Tuesday this year the event will take place Friday to Sunday with the first two days running from 11 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New project puts spotlight on area’s agri-food tourism
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Tourism Lethbridge has unveiled the launch of its “Sip, Taste, Explore! A Southern Alberta Agriventure!” “Sip, Taste, Explore” is a collaboration with Downtown BRZ in which anyone can experience local agri-food tourism by going to TourismLethbridge.com, where they can sign up for free by providing name, email, and phone number. Once a person is signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School supply donations needed
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
In an effort to start the school year off right, Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge, in conjunction with My City Care, YMCA of Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Food Bank, is collecting donations for Ready, Set, Go! 2023. With the ongoing economic struggles many families are facing, the need for school supplies and healthy snacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consumption sites not the answer, says outreach worker
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2023
Supervised injection sites have been a topic of interest since their introduction to Canadian addiction care in 2003. Their history, however, can be traced back to 1986 when Switzerland began a program to combat HIV, which can be transmitted through the sharing of hypodermic needles. The purpose of the facilities is to provide a clean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former College team finalists for provincial STEM award
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
A former team of Lethbridge College students was named a finalist for the Capstone Project of the Year Award, a provincial honour given out annually by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Former civil engineering technology students Hannah Thompson and Tyce Daniells were recognized for their efforts to determine if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt celebrates anniversary of giant chess set donation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives hosted members of the Lethbridge Chess Club and Chinook Woodturning Guild on Tuesday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of a special donation to the museum. In 2013, seven volunteer members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild devoted more than 500 hours to create a giant chess set that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Podcast launches Alberta’s queer joy into public perception
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 15th, 2023
When Kels Delamarter started talking to people about their experiences as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Alberta, she had no podcasting experience and was working towards her master’s degree. Her journey began on TikTok, where she expressed feelings of isolation being queer in the prairies, and Delamarter is launching her interview series “Queer in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days to include new Indigenous programs
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 15th, 2023
Whoop-Up Days are almost here and this year, they’ve got a brand-new home and more Indigenous programming. The Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre is finally opening its doors and will be hosting the festival for the first of what they hope will be many years to come. 
Also new to the festival is the Blood ... Read More »
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