Southern Alberta News
New reporter focusing on crime, homelessness for the Herald
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge has one of the highest Crime Severity Indexes in the country and a significant homeless population that has doubled in size in recent years. These are having an impact on the way Lethbridge residents view their city and the safety they feel living in it. Lethbridge is no longer the small city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Taming of the Shrew’ opens this week Galt Gardens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Shakespeare will be performed in the park once again. The Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society will once again be entertaining audiences this summer in Lethbridge and elsewhere in southern Alberta The troupe, formed in 2012, will stage 18 performances (including previews) of “The Taming of the Shrew” starting Thursday in Galt Gardens at 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation highlights projects with summer contest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has found a fun way to highlight some of the projects they have helped become a reality, while giving residents a chance to win big. The CFLSA announced recently their “23 in 23” Summer contest, where they are highlighting 23 projects they recently supported through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelter property use focus of upcoming public hearing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A public hearing will be held in council chambers next Tuesday to consider an amendment to the land use bylaw to allow for new uses on the parcel of land currently occupied by the homeless shelter operated by Blood Tribe Health. The hearing will be at 3 p.m. following council’s regular meeting. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council meeting twice before summer break
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com School’s out for summer and soon city council will be, as well. The council agenda, normally filled throughout much of the year with bi-monthly meetings and regular Standing Policy Committee meetings, is getting bare with July here. Council will meet twice this month as usual – on the 11th and 25th – but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids YQL steps up again for students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is that time of the year again for residents to pull together and help children and youth in southern Alberta get a pair of brand new shoes for their upcoming school year. For their third year in a row, the Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation is hoping to send hundreds of southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival set to share Somali culture
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
From the east of Africa to the south of Canada, newcomers to Lethbridge face many struggles but a familiar festival aims to ease them into their new home. The Somali community in Lethbridge is small but growing as families move here from towns like Brooks or even straight from Somalia itself. President of the Somali ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Day party in the parks start early today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s time to party in the park! Two of them to be exact. Canada Day festivities in Lethbridge will run at both Galt Gardens and Henderson Lake with a range of activity and entertainment. Celebrations kick off at Galt Gardens at 9 a.m. with O Canada followed by numerous acts throughout the morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids camp aims to enhance children’s cultural knowledge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
All aboard the cultural express! There is a new kid’s camp coming to Lethbridge with the hopes of sparking some curiosity and education about the many cultural heritages that make up the community. Beginning next week, children will be able to experience a fun-filled adventure with the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. Jackie Stambene, membership coordinator ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Licence raffles give hunters a chance to help conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta hunters have a chance to aid provincial conservation efforts and win a chance to go on a special hunt. Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Minister’s Special Licence Hunt. The raffle opened May 30 and runs to Aug. 10. Draw date is Aug. 11. For a $20 ticket, licenced hunters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrior relay back in action for Canada Day weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
This Canada Day weekend is set to see shining sun along with some of fantastic events and entertainment across the city. One such event, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, will be fun, free and frantic, as the Warrior Relay dashes back to Lethbridge. The Warrior Relay has been played in North America for ... Read More »
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