Southern Alberta News
Province encouraging residents to explore electricity options
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Government of Alberta announced on Tuesday they are encouraging Albertans to explore their electricity options and take charge of their power bill through an advertising campaign. While most Albertan’s choose to sign competitive contracts with one of over 50 electricity providers in the province’s competitive market, but those who don’t or are first-time rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bringing Hearts Home gala finds support for cardiac centre campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge cardiologist Dr. Sayeh Zielke is dedicated to Bringing Hearts Home. Zielke, who has tirelessly led efforts to convince the Alberta government to build a cardiac care centre in Lethbridge, was given a standing ovation Saturday night as she ascended the podium of what was called the largest fundraising event in Lethbridge’s history. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plungers set to freeze for a good cause
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Warning: your teeth might start chattering from reading this story. The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, is encouraging Lethbridge and area residents to support the 2025 Polar Plunge this Saturday and brave the cold water with them. Constable Braylon Hyggen, one of the event organizers, told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariffs top of mind for many heading into CattleCon, including the Alberta producers
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 5th, 2025
Representatives of Alberta Beef Producers are in San Antonio, Texas this week to attend CattleCon, held by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and will meet with U.S. stakeholders to discuss the impact of potential tariffs. CattleCon is known as the beef industry’s biggest event of the year and over 25 years it has grown into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New program to expand benefits for disabled
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 5th, 2025
The province announced a new program Tuesday to help support those with disabilities, but also allow them the flexibility to work without losing their health benefits. The Alberta Disability Assistance Program is (ADAP) will begin July 2026 and will work alongside the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), to encourage those who are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eric has a ‘slough’ of ideas for his art
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
Eric Dyck might not be native to southern Alberta, but he sure knows how to bring its stories and characters to life. The cartoonist behind Slough Comics and Press cartoon strips, formerly known as Slaughterhouse Slough, grew up in central Alberta, and has been working as a freelance artist since finishing his post-secondary education in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes to health care will cost everyone, says Friends of Medicare
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
The changes by the UCP government to the Alberta health-care system are costing Albertans millions in taxpayer dollars, without actually getting to the root of the problem, says the executive director of Friends of Medicare. Chris Gallaway says he was frustrated watching the Alberta Government announce the firing of the Alberta Health Services board of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop aims to spark interest in trades for females
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
Women only make up 7 per cent of workers in trades, but the Coaldale Home Hardware is hoping to entice more people who identify as female to a free hands-on workshop on Wednesday. Mark Heinen, owner of the Coaldale Home Hardware, says the Spark Your Skills event open to females in Grades 10-12 will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting to the heart of the matter
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2025
What started as a strange sensation in her chest the morning of May 17 of last year ended in a five-day hospital stay for Lethbridge resident Sherri Gallant. But she says it could have turned out much worse if it weren’t for the expert care she received at Chinook Regional Hospital. Gallant, a former longtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province dissolves AHS board; health care agency to be run by Alberta Health deputy minister
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
For the second time in less than two years, the Alberta Health Services board of directors has been dismissed by the provincial government. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Friday that the board, which replaced the previous AHS board that was ousted by Premier Danielle Smith in 2022, was itself being replaced by one person, Andre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids send messages of hope to those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at The Children of St. Martha Elementary School are once again sharing hope and warmth through their seventh annual Blankets of Hope campaign. This year, the students gathered in the school’s gymnasium and were able to have a video-call with the two brothers who started the Blankets of Hope, an ... Read More »
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