Southern Alberta News
Indigenous Recovery Camp set for second summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
An addictions recovery camp is aiming to open for the second successive summer in the Lethbridge area. Organizers say the camp helped more than 40 people last year and they are hoping to see even more people turn up this time around. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 35,000 Canadians died from an opioid overdose between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP promises new family health clinics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
Shannon Phillips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, announced outside the Galt Museum Tuesday morning the NDP’s plan to create new health clinics in Lethbridge and around Alberta. “We will establish 40 new family health clinics across Alberta, and at least one of them will be here in Lethbridge. And we will invest in hiring 4,000 ... Read More »
2 responsesCrisis worker shortage having far-reaching impact
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An AUPE rally in Lethbridge Monday may not have seen the level of participation as past protests, but not because of a lack of support by the union’s members. Union vice-president Darren Graham knew that members would support the rally, but he expected numbers to be down a little, which actually highlights the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healthcare support line launched for Indigenous residents
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A support line has been launched to help Indigenous residents in southern Alberta on their healthcare journey. The toll-free Indigenous Support Line, 1-844-944-4744, is staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff who will assist callers in getting culturally appropriate care and support while assisting in navigating the provincial healthcare system. The line is available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bin-Credible: City unveils names for organics collection trucks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff from Our Lady of the Assumption school had the opportunity Monday to see the first City organics collection truck receive a name, thanks to a Grade 1 student. Lincoln Virginillo’s name suggestion of “The Bin-Credible Hulk” was picked for the truck, which will be soon be seen going through city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents’ Union shares concerns over education, school policy
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023
A new Alberta organization visited Lethbridge to advocate parents’ voices for the best approach to education for students Saturday afternoon. The Alberta Parents’ Union set out an open invitation for parents to ask their questions regarding educating kids at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Jeff Park, executive director of Alberta Parents’ Union, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews continuing pothole repair work on city streets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ‘Tis the season for pothole repairs and City crews are out in full force repairing the damage caused by last winter’s extreme freeze and thaw cycles. But despite signs warning of a road closure, motorists ignored the work being done by City crews on Thursday morning in full view of media cameras on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Francheska: Prairie Queen’ highlights Filipino contributions
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Canada is home to many diverse communities of immigrants, often travelling the globe to settle here to make their way in the world. Often times, immigrants will come here alone, sending their earnings home to help support their families, money known as workers’ remittances. These international transfers can often represent the largest source of foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says pertussis outbreak has hit Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Health Services said Thursday a whooping cough outbreak now has 146 identified cases in the South Zone. Those cases of pertussis are an increase of 126 as of April 20. In a press release, AHS says the new cases show the outbreak is now present in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat as ... Read More »
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