Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!Book looks at early days of film making in Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
The Galt Museum hosted author Mary Graham recently to talk about early filmmaking through her book “A Stunning Backdrop: Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960. The book tells the untold story of six rollicking decades of filmmaking in Alberta. Graham uses her 12 years years of research to talk about a film history unlike any other. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charity helps people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
There is something fulfilling when experiencing the beauty of the outdoors, whether it’s the warmth of the sun, birds singing or the bright colours adding to the magnificent scenery. It’s hard to imagine not being able to enjoy the outdoors and activities because of a disability. However, a southern Alberta charity is working hard to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Making it Big in Lethbridge’ exhibit offers a summer space for art
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
Local artists had an opportunity to showcase their work during Casa’s annual summer salon. The theme this year, Making it Big in Lethbridge, was inspired by artists actually making it big, said Darcy Logan, curator of gallery services at Casa. “It’s kind of a play on words because, obviously, we’re talking about scale,” Logan said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall ceremony celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
The city celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day Wednesday with a ceremony and a blessing by an Indigenous elder. Several members from the neighbouring First Nations spoke alongside representatives of the city, including Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope. He says the events were a great opportunity for the city to showcase their relationship with the Indigenous population ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University ceremony honours Indigenous Peoples Day
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 21st, 2023
A ceremonial smudge kicked off several events to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the University of Lethbridge Tuesday. The ceremonial smudge was followed by a variety of activities, including medicine bag making, a round dance, Indigenous games and a teepee raising. The smudging was ceremoniously blessed by Francis First Charger before traditional songs were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman says bank will not reimburse stolen money
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 21st, 2023
A Lethbridge woman whose bank account was fraudulently drained of more than $10,000 last year, says she still hasn’t been reimbursed from her bank, despite following all of the bank’s policies and procedures. Last year, Chantal Parkinson was at work, which involves helping drug-addicted pregnant women, when her cellphone was stolen from her vehicle. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding win has schools excited to put monies to good use
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A born-and-raised Lethbridgian is giving back to his hometown through the KidoodlED Million Dollar School Giveaway, by giving thousands of dollars to schools in the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. Neil Gruninger, president of A Parent Media Co. Inc (APMC), said Kidoodle.TV’s mission is to provide safe and engaging content for young audiences. ... Read More »
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