January 25th, 2025

Southern Alberta News

Parents’ Union shares concerns over education, school policy

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023

A new Alberta organization visited Lethbridge to advocate parents’ voices for the best approach to education for students Saturday afternoon. The Alberta Parents’ Union set out an open invitation for parents to ask their questions regarding educating kids at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Jeff Park, executive director of Alberta Parents’ Union, ... Read More »

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Healthcare support line launched for Indigenous residents

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A support line has been launched to help Indigenous residents in southern Alberta on their healthcare journey. The toll-free Indigenous Support Line, 1-844-944-4744, is staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff who will assist callers in getting culturally appropriate care and support while assisting in navigating the provincial healthcare system. The line is available ... Read More »

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Bin-Credible: City unveils names for organics collection trucks

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff from Our Lady of the Assumption school had the opportunity Monday to see the first City organics collection truck receive a name, thanks to a Grade 1 student. Lincoln Virginillo’s name suggestion of “The Bin-Credible Hulk” was picked for the truck, which will be soon be seen going through city ... Read More »

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‘Francheska: Prairie Queen’ highlights Filipino contributions

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023

Canada is home to many diverse communities of immigrants, often travelling the globe to settle here to make their way in the world. Often times, immigrants will come here alone, sending their earnings home to help support their families, money known as workers’ remittances. These international transfers can often represent the largest source of foreign ... Read More »

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AHS says pertussis outbreak has hit Lethbridge

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Health Services said Thursday a whooping cough outbreak now has 146 identified cases in the South Zone. Those cases of pertussis are an increase of 126 as of April 20. In a press release, AHS says the new cases show the outbreak is now present in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat as ... Read More »

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Crews continuing pothole repair work on city streets

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ‘Tis the season for pothole repairs and City crews are out in full force repairing the damage caused by last winter’s extreme freeze and thaw cycles. But despite signs warning of a road closure, motorists ignored the work being done by City crews on Thursday morning in full view of media cameras on ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023

Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »

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‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »

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Empanada festival celebrates a taste of culture

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

The Multicultural Centre celebrated the annual Empanada Festival this past weekend. The Empanada International Festival is a local initiative to celebrate the world’s most famous street food and countries that have their own version of it. Empanada are pockets of dough (typically corn flour) stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and can be baked or ... Read More »

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BILD campaign aims to restore housing affordability

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s reputation for providing affordable homes is being threatened in the wake of dwindling supply, rising construction costs, labour shortages and a rapidly increasing population, says the executive director of BILD Alberta, the voice of the residential construction industry in the province. “Alberta is known for housing affordability and that’s not by accident,” ... Read More »

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UCP under fire for handling Indigenous relations

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2023

The United Conservative Party has come under fire for their alleged mishandling of Indigenous relations during their term in government. During an event hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) in Lethbridge yesterday, two University of Lethbridge professors spoke about several continuing issues in Alberta, including the treatment of the Indigenous population. ... Read More »

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