Southern Alberta News
CBSA evolving to meet the changing efforts of drug smugglers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The recent seizure of about 30 kilograms of cocaine by Canada Border Services Agency staff at the Coutts crossing is the latest unsuccessful effort by smugglers to import dangerous drugs into Canada. Courts is one of the 30th busiest land entries into Canada and the busiest in Alberta. And CBSA staff are working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge-East candidates address concerns over healthcare, SCS during library forum
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
Healthcare continues to be a major point of concern for the citizens of Lethbridge as they directly question the Lethbridge-East candidates. The Lethbridge Public Library hosted an open forum yesterday, with both Rob Miyashiro of the NDP and Nathan Neudorf of the UCP in attendance. The candidates took questions from both a panel of local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The Foreigner’ returns to Hatrix
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
Theatre is not just entertainment but a way to put ourselves within another’s perspective and come out discovering more about ourselves; it is this experience Hatrix Theatre hopes to achieve. Hatrix will be reprising the 10th-year anniversary of the production of “The Foreigner.” The play was written by Larry Shue and is a comedy. Karolyn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charity giving away bikes to kids in need
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
Simple things to us may not be seen as simple to a child. As a matter of fact, it is the simple acts of kindness we make that impact and can even inspire life for a brighter future. The Green N Yellow (GNY) Group is an organization with a mission to positively impact individuals within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAAG art auction fundraiser running today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Art Gallery’s annual art auction fundraiser today may be sold out but art supporters won’t miss out on all the bidding action. Many of the 67 artworks to be sent home with the highest bidders will be sold online in an auction that runs through May 20. Tonight’s auction that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police aim to help residents avoid falling victim to scams
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service Economic Crime Unit, Sergeant Kevin Talbot spoke about cyber crime during an information session at the ATB Entrepreneur Centre Thursday afternoon. Talbot said LPS has a PowerPoint presentation they deliver on request, primarily delivered to seniors groups, because is often seniors who are targeted and become victims of frauds, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook students exploring the Zodiac through dance
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 6th, 2023
The movements of the performers simultaneously harmonize with the strong beats of the music, expressing a story without saying one word; but instead storytelling through dance. It is this kind of performance students at Chinook High School are participating in. Chinook High School will open its doors to the public Tuesday through Thursday at 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dinosaur museum highlights reopening of Sparwood Museum
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five months after its doors were shuttered, the Sparwood Museum is reopening Sunday with a dino-mite exhibition. The newly renovated museum will have redone exhibits and new artifacts when the doors open Sunday at 11 a.m. The highlight of the opening will be a dinosaur exhibit revolving around the discovery of two different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor Hyggen addresses local concerns at SACPA session
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 5th, 2023
Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen, spoke at Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) as a guest speaker on Thursday. The first issue brought up in his presentation was community safety and how a community survey identified this issue as one that’s important with the community. Hyggen said council requested more Sheriffs and the request was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual violence a hidden pandemic
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There are alarming statistics, and there are really alarming statistics. With more than 1.8 million Albertans having experienced sexual abuse in their lifetime, offences involving sexual violence clearly belong in the latter category. According to a 2019 survey of 1,496 adult Albertans conducted by the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, nearly half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to consider harmonized school and playground zones
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report presented to the Civic Works Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday is calling for the harmonization of school and playground zones in the city. The SPC unanimously approved a motion that city council adopt the plan. The SPC consists of chair Belinda Crowson, vice-chair John Middleton-Hope, Acting Mayor ... Read More »
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