Southern Alberta News
Phillips critic role focuses on insurance and pensions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With a bigger Opposition, NDP leader Rachel Notley is utilizing more of her elected talent to keep watch over the UCP government for the next four years. Shannon Phillips, MLA for Lethbridge West, is seeing a slightly new role in Notley’s shadow cabinet, serving as Finance critic with a focus on insurance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Howard Tennant left behind legacy of success at U of L
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Former University of Lethbridge president and vice-chancellor Howard Tennant is being remembered as a respected leader who served not only the U of L but the community. Lethbridge native Tennant died unexpectedly in April of natural causes and a memorial service is being held Thursday at 1 p.m. in St. Martha’s Catholic Church. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug case adjourned until later this month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was granted bail in February on drug-related charges, and who was arrested the same day his bail conditions were relaxed to give him more freedom last month, was back in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday. Lethbridge Lawyer Claudia Connolly appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday as agent for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous music camp now seeking applicants
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
A once in a lifetime opportunity has opened the application process for Canadian songwriters, producers and artists. The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) is working with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame to bring back the second annual Indigenous Song Camp. While the camp is set to take place in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatal collision case back to court next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com  The case of a 33-year-old Lethbridge woman charged in connection with a pedestrian collision where a male was killed, and a female sustained critical injuries was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.  Lethbridge lawyer Greg White appeared as agent for Lethbridge Lawyer Justin Dean who is the designated council for Bobbi Raquel Whillans, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous culture in spotlight this summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
Whether it is hands on experiences with traditional Blackfoot games or a First Nations conversation circle, there will be plenty of Indigenous events to check out in Lethbridge over the next few months. While June was National Indigenous History month and September sees Orange Shirt Day, the months in between are still full to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police governance association wants increased funding for body-worn camera programs
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
Four resolutions were passed at the June annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Alberta Association of Police Governance (AAPG). The four resolutions passed at the AGM are relevant to the Public Safety Ministry and were provided to Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, for his consideration. Vice-chair, Interim treasurer, and AAPG ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Mini bomb’ caused by drug mishap destroys fruit stand
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
It is no secret wildfires and arsons have been at an all-time high this year in Alberta; however, a local fruit stand did not expect their business to experience an arson firsthand. Okanagan Fresh Fruit did not anticipate Canada Day festivities to turn into a night of flames in the parking lot near Nutters in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug case adjourned for conference on hearing
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a 34-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts was in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday. An agent for Calgary lawyer Gloria Froese, council for Patrick Rodney Jr., appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday and requested an adjournment in order to schedule a pre-preliminary inquiry conference.  “We’re moving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funding addiction recovery communities
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 6th, 2023
The need for more beds and more funding to help fight the drug epidemic in Alberta is constantly a topic of concern, with recent numbers showing an alarming rate of overdosing across the province. Opioid deaths are on the rise in Alberta, with the province seeing 179 fatalities in the month of April alone, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West’s Hootenanny back with original play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre’s summer outdoor production Hootenanny, is coming back for their fourth season with the original play “There’s a Turtle in my Tub!” The family friendly performances will take place at Galt Gardens throughout the month of July at a different corner from previous years. This year they will be performing in ... Read More »
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