Southern Alberta News
Albertans urged to contact police if they suspect hate crimes
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
Whether it be an offence like vandalism or a verbal assault like uttering of threats, police say hate crimes are becoming more common in Alberta. Provincial RCMP say the increase in hate incidents include everything from defacing murals to protests getting out of hand. Alberta RCMP media relations manager, Fraser Logan, says people should come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empress Theatre hits the stage with return of summer youth programs
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
The Empress Theatre is excited for the return of youth day camps after a three-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We noticed that the kids get very excited because they’re coming back, and they have their favorite camp,” says theatre director Margaret Ann Bianco. “then they keep coming back, and they will form friendships ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City reminding residents about hazardous waste disposal after fire in garbage truck
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents not to put hazardous materials in any of the collection carts, following a recent fire in one of the garbage trucks. “Our waste collection, our garbage collection truck, was out on route and as they were collecting a black cart, (the driver) heard a large thump,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon boats set to race at Henderson Lake this weekend
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
The Dragonboat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) is swiftly paddling in preparation for the annual ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival this weekend at Henderson Lake Park. Sixty seven teams are set to compete in this year’s dragon boat festival, including eight beginner teams. Karen Johnson, DASA race chairperson and head coach, said there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS balance public awareness and safety with integrity of investigation
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Information has been scarce regarding a suspected kidnapper at large in Lethbridge following a two-month investigation. However, the public’s desire to become aware of potential criminals on the loose can sometimes conflict with the police necessity to investigate with a low profile. On April 23, a 72-year-old woman was kidnapped by a man claiming to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP seeking all-party committee to address homelessness
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Homelessness is on the rise in Lethbridge and the provincial government is being urged to put an end to the crisis. According to a 2022 report by HomelessHub, over 450 people in Lethbridge are experiencing some degree of homelessness. NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, Shannon Phillips, has called on the UCP government to make several changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Oops Taggers’ ensure green cart program runs smoothly
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After only one month of operation, the city is already touting the success of the curbside organics collection program. James Nicholls, collections manager of the waste and environment department, said Thursday about 85 per cent of residents are participating so far. “We’ve already diverted over 1,300 tons of curbside organics waste from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents encouraged to stuff the bus today at YMCA
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
School may be just about over for the summer for most students, but the Cor Van Raay YMCA still wants to stuff a bus, just not with students. The YMCA is inviting the public to to support the Stuff the Bus campaign, which collects backpacks, school supplies, clothing and food for families that may be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man eats goose that walked into his yard
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Larry Cordova Chavez wasn’t about to look a gift horse, er, goose, in the mouth. So when the Canada Goose waddled into his yard last December and wouldn’t leave, Chavez had it for supper. “The goose appears to have – while likely sick – hung around his house and wouldn’t leave,” Crown Prosecutor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival of Quilts a showcase of colourful creations of comfort
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
There weren’t any basketballs, volleyballs, birdies, hockey pucks or anything else one might expect to see in a college gymnasium, but there were quilts as far as the eye could see. That’s not the usual scene at the Lethbridge College, but it was this past weekend during the 2023 Festival of Quilts put on by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking home intruder who kidnapped and robbed elderly woman
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down an unknown man who claimed to be a police officer and kidnapped an elderly woman. Just before midnight on April 23 police responded to a residential break-in along the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South. A 72-year-old woman was taken from her ... Read More »
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