Southern Alberta News
Big Brothers Big Sisters exceeds fundraising goal at gala
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jen Visser and her team with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District on Saturday were hoping to equal last year’s record of $85,000 after expenses raised during the organization’s “Big Gala.” But Saturday’s sold-out event that attracted 400 people to the Coast Hotel for a live and silent auction did more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expo kicks off Christmas market season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
Christmas spirit was in the air during the annual Holiday Artisan and Gift Expo hosted by the Domesticated Divas Events at Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre on Saturday. There were a mixture of local artisan and small business vendors displaying their products and many had Christmas items ready for purchase. Kids had the chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man facing fraud, money laundering charges
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
The Alberta Securities Commission and the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing Integrated Market Enforcement Team said on Monday that Thomas Norman David Fiddler of Lethbridge has been charged with five offences under the Criminal Code following an investigation by the Joint Serious Offences Team (JSOT). Fiddler has been criminally charged with four counts of fraud over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special flyby planned for Remembrance Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com On Remembrance Day a Harvard MK IV will flyby the Lethbridge Cenotaph located outside of the Yates Memorial Theatre before heading to Coaldale, Raymond and Sterling. Geoffrey Brayne, pilot of the Harvard MK IV, said that he will be flying the airplane in tribute to all those who served in the military. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum launches sports-themed exhibits
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
The Galt Museum officially launched two new temporary sports-themed exhibits of Game Play and Building a Legacy: The Sportsplex at 50 on Saturday at a launch party. Game Play is a highly interactive exhibit that allows for museum goers to learn the social importance of games and play and pairs hand-on activities and culture. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Teachers Association wants government to rethink Bill 27
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2024
Bill 27 was introduced last Thursday and if it is passed by the provincial government, the Education Amendment Act will support families and students navigating complex conversations around gender identity, sexual orientation, and human sexuality, whilst also supporting continuity in students’ learning during a public health emergency or state of emergency. At least, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time change can have adverse impacts, say experts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s that time of year again – time to turn back the clocks. Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end at 2 a.m. tomorrow so in theory a person could get in an extra hour of sleep tonight. With the change, mornings will be lighter earlier for a period of time while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County reaches emergency management partnership agreement with communities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new Regional Emergency Management Partnership Agreement was announced by Lethbridge County Friday to enhance readiness and response across the region. The partnership agreement has been set between the Lethbridge County and the Towns of Coalhurst, Picture Butte, Nobleford and the Village of Barons and it aims to enhance collaborative disaster preparedness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City preparing for winter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Winter is coming! For Lethbridge residents, that means the return to bi-weekly green cart pickup and a reminder about city snow routes. On a brisk Friday morning at the City of Lethbridge salt quonset – appropriate weather for such announcements as fog enveloped the nearby river valley – media was told by Waste ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes reaching out for public support
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2024
Wood’s Homes, an agency where youth can find help through a variety of funded programs and subsidized support, is currently reaching out to the community to help keep their services running and complimentary for disadvantaged youths and young adults. The foundation, a mental health centre, is requesting funding for the purpose of covering the costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe men to ‘walk in her shoes’
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 1st, 2024
Blood Tribe men will be strutting their stuff in high heels to help raise funds for the Kainai Women’s Wellness Lodge. The annual event “Walk in Her Shoes” domestic violence awareness walk will begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20, at the Multi Purpose Building in Standoff and will finish at the Chief Shot Both ... Read More »
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