Southern Alberta News
Accused in big drug bust fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who failed to gain his release from custody following a bail hearing earlier in the month, has fired his lawyer. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus was allowed to withdraw as counsel for Patrick Rodney, after he told a judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Model Railway Club rolling open its doors this weekend
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Model Railway Club on Saturday and Sunday will be hosting its Spring Open House at Gyro Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at 1420-10A Avenue South. Admission is by donation. Simon Apperloo, the club’s superintendent, stated, “we’ll have all three layouts running. “We’ve had to do some realignment of grades. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agriculture in the spotlight at college
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College agriculture programs are in the spotlight this week, led by members of its student-run Aggie Club. Agriculture students, starting on Thursday morning, began sharing their passion for the industry with activities to engage and inform others on campus about the science of agriculture. The events were an opportunity for students to ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe police chief shares challenges of First Nations Policing
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Interim Chief of Police Grant Buckskin, and Acting Inspector Rayan Najjar from Blood Tribe Police Services Thursday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization. The two spoke about Indigenous policing and the challenges of First Nation policing, sharing insights into the finer workings of their force. “A lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terry Whitehead named new U of L chancellor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge announced its 15th chancellor Wednesday morning during a ceremony where president Mike Mahon welcomed alumnus Terry Whitehead as chancellor. Mahon said during his welcoming speech that the announcement centred around an individual with strong ties to the university and the broader community. “I am confident he will not only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling club bid gets SPC support
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Curling Club didn’t have to hurry hard to score a point with city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Thursday. The committee voted unanimously to pass on a request to city council from the curling club to provide $900,000 from the Major Community Event Grant budget to support its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torry Tanner wins UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 16th, 2023
The votes are in and the ballots have been counted, Torry Tanner has been elected by the UCP Lethbridge West Constituency Association to represent them in the upcoming election. Tanner will be vying for the Lethbridge-West seat, going up against Shannon Phillips, the current MLA for that riding. With the election slated for May 29, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart of the City grants looking for downtown initiatives
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Imagine a downtown filled with people who are not just shopping, but dancing, eating, playing and just having a great time. If you can imagine it, then it can happen, and the City of Lethbridge is looking for people with great imaginations who want to take advantage of a grant program that provides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Patrick’s re-opening doors for celebration; group pushing to have church opened permanently
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After being closed for more than a decade, St. Patrick’s church will open its doors for a special celebration on Friday after a long process that resulted in the church having to open at least twice a year so far. “What we are doing is following on the decision of the Vatican Signatura ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition asking City for millions to demolish pavilions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition needs more than $4.6 million to proceed with demolition of the three existing old pavilions on site at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. On Wednesday the Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council unanimously passed a motion calling on administration to work with the Exhibition to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No timelines for tenants affected by watermain break to return
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is still working with businesses and residents affected by a recent watermain break across the street from the Lethbridge Hotel. The break forced evacuations of 26 residential properties and six businesses and caused flooding in basements that reached several feet high. Initially the City worked with the Canadian Red ... Read More »
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