Southern Alberta News
CANstruction helps to stock shelves of local food banks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After wrapping up last week, CANstruction YQL was able to donate more than 8,600 cans of food to the Interfaith Food Bank, the Lethbridge Food Bank and the Lethbridge College food bank. Chair of CANstruction Lethbridge board, James Walshe, said the goal of CANstruction, which originated in the United States over 20 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA builds community with free Easter event
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2023
People were hopping around the Cor Van Raay YMCA to find clues to solve the inaugural Easter at the Y Scavenger Hunt on Saturday. “We wanted to do a free community event to welcome and help support us in building community here,” said Esmarilin Rauda, Lethbridge Cor Van Raay YMCA senior experience manager. “It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotarians revving up to take emergency vehicles to Mexico
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2023
Eight Rotary members from southern Alberta are set to depart for Mazatlán, Mexico on the 11th annual Los Amigos Project this weekend. The initiative started when Rotarians were travelling in Mexico and in discussion with Mexican counterparts, realized there was a need for emergency vehicles. In the past 12 years, Rotarians have been taking decommissioned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biologist slams UCP handling of fish and wildlife resources
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fish and wildlife protections in Alberta have been gutted by the UCP government, says a biologist who spoke Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. Lorne Fitch is a retired Fish and Wildlife biologist with the province, a former adjunct professor with the University of Calgary and a regular contributor of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latter-day Saints planning new temple in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Almost 110 years after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to construct a temple in Cardston, the church has unveiled plans for a second one in southern Alberta. During the closing session of its annual general conference last Sunday in Salt Lake city, church spiritual leader President Russell M. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vigilance urged to prevent Dutch Elm Disease in city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just say no to bugs! The ones responsible for Dutch Elm Disease, that is. Three years after the second confirmed case of the disease in Alberta was found in Lethbridge, the threat of devastation remains strong. The disease is caused by a fungus that clogs the water conducting system of elm trees, resulting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith names new UCP candidate for Lethbridge-West
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The West Lethbridge constituency of the UCP has a new candidate to run in the May 29 provincial election. Cheryl Seaborn, a former president of the of the Lethbridge West UCP Constituency Association, was named the party candidate Thursday morning by premier Danielle Smith. The riding lost its first candidate last Thursday when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playgoers to raise curtain on One Act Play Festival tonight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Playgoers of Lethbridge will host a One Act Play Festival at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre this evening with the winner having the opportunity to attend the provincial festival here next month. Rita Peterson with Playgoers said organizers have staged a one act play festival every year, with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to seek repeal of federal bail bill if changes not made, says public safety minister
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will the federal government tighten bail restrictions to the satisfaction of the provinces and law enforcement agencies? Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services for the Alberta government, is waiting to see. Ellis said on Tuesday after a town hall meeting here that if promised substantive and immediate changes aren’t made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Career Transitions gives students an EPIC day to explore career options
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 12th annual Career Transitions EPIC Day took place at Exhibition Park Wednesday and gave hundreds of Grade 9 and Grade 10 students from across southwestern Alberta an opportunity to ‘Explore Possible Industries and Careers.’ Career Transitions executive director, Judy Stolk-Ingram said students don’t know what they don’t know, and she thinks they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sister donates kidney to save brother’s life
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2023
Siblings are known for the ruckus they cause in their youthful years from play fights to name calling, as parents know all too well. But siblings also form the strongest bonds that last throughout the years, coming together when family is needed and stepping up to the plate when a loved one is in need. ... Read More »
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