Southern Alberta News
Alberta grain producers manage unique challenges in 2023
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The only universal challenge in farming is the challenges producers face year after year are never universal. So far in 2023 Alberta grain producers have navigated federal policy changes, unpredictable weather, issues with drought and irrigation infrastructure, and the official merger of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions into the new Alberta Grains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park renaming pays tribute to late councillor, skateboard enthusiast
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
A late city businessman and government leader was honoured by the City on Saturday with the grand renaming event of the skateboard park at the corner of Mayor Magrath and South Parkside Drives. It is now officially the Wade Galloway Skatepark. The renaming of the park was in honour Galloway, a city councillor and skateboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire ravaged Lethbridge Hotel expected to be demolished starting this week
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City residents can soon expect to see another space downtown where a building once stood. A permit has been issued by the City of Lethbridge for the demolition of the Lethbridge Hotel which was destroyed by fire on Feb. 24. Work on the demolition is expected to begin this week and will require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction start behind schedule for Highway 3 twinning, says MLA
By Trevor Busch SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDeditor@tabertimes.com Finalizing other projects throughout the province has resulted in a delay for the construction start of twinning Highway 3, says Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter. In Phase 1, 46 kilometres will be twinned between Taber and Burdett. In June, Hunter told Southern Alberta Newspapers that construction was “imminent” but has since tempered that prediction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Fair a hot festival with cool vibes
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
Fort Macleod’s South Country Fair goers appeared to be enjoying themselves this weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat have that hit the region. “They’re (the people) enjoying an amazing selection of music,” said April Hutchinson, the Fair’s volunteer coordinator. There was everything from folk and roots to country and international music and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Punching clerk nets man jail for theft
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old Lethbridge man who stole a bottle of Dr. Pepper, a bottle of water and some juice from a northside convenience store, has been sent to jail for six months. While theft of such items would normally result in a fine, or at most a very short sentence, Chase Christopher Hennigar punched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks to reward Reconciliation champions
By Theodora Macleod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 25th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge has announced an award for community members committed to furthering Reconciliation in the Lethbridge area. In conjunction with the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC), it is seeking individuals and organizations demonstrating dedication to strengthen the relationships between the Indigenous community and the city. Nominations are being accepted in seven categories that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council being asked to approve federal funds to address gang/gun violence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to approve new federal funding to develop prevention and intervention strategies to address gun and gang activities here. The City has secured limited funding from the Building Safer Communities Fund of Public Safety Canada. Council is being asked to accept funding of $665,618.10 in the fiscal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bindra trial cancelled after Crown stays charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man already serving a prison sentence for drugging and sexually assaulting three women several years ago, is no longer facing similar charges against a fourth woman. Sohil Bindra was scheduled for a one-week trial beginning July 31, but the matter was brought forward to a hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SCAN working to keep neighbourhoods safe
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 15th, 2023
Prior to the May provincial election, a Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit had been earmarked for Lethbridge. So what is SCAN and what does it do? SCAN begins an investigation when members of the community report suspicious activity taking place at a property. Information regarding the property will be collected, and SCAN will then ... Read More »
1 response‘Beyond Van Gogh’ opens new perspective on artist
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitors to the Enmax Centre who check out Paquin Entertainment’s “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” may enter not knowing what to expect but they will leave absolutely awestruck. City media were given a sneak peek at the production Friday morning before doors opened to the public and it is stunning. More than ... Read More »
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