Southern Alberta News
Housing authority tasked with helping to end homelessness
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023
When it comes to Lethbridge and the issues that arise here, it is important to stay informed and in the loop. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown BRZ, and City of Lethbridge are working together to bring monthly education sessions to the public related to safety, security and community issues. Located in Casa’s Community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts dangerous driving charge withdrawn
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade and protest last January and February, is no longer facing a criminal trial. Joanne Person was expected to schedule a trial on a single charge of dangerous driving, but the charge was unexpectedly withdrawn last week in Lethbridge provincial court. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College hosts second annual wind summit
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023
Lethbridge College opened the doors of its wind turbine technician lab last week for their second annual Wind Summit. The event was a trade show, hiring fair, and open house for students, industry partners, and the public. Kelly Norgard, an instructor and wind turbine technician spoke on behalf of the college, saying, “we invite industry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Light therapy items among interesting items to borrow from public library
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com For many a library is a place to do research, read, borrow books and even audio or video materials. But the Lethbridge Public Library has a plethora of other interesting things people can borrow. Among them are lights for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to use as light therapy, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain Awareness Week kicks off with open house
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge held a Saturday open house for the public to learn more about the brain and the world-renowned research being done at the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience. The open house was conducted ahead of Brain Awareness Week which started Monday. “It’s really an opportunity for the community to come and see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protective mom gets probation for uttering threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An overly protective mother who went too far to keep her son away from his friends, has been placed on probation for the next several months. Amanda Willow Schaaf was handed a suspended sentence and put on probation for six months after she pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police veteran celebrates 99th birthday
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
A local police veteran is celebrating a birthday that most folks won’t come within striking distance of: 99. Glen Michelson’s birthday is March 12, and he’s part of an exclusive – if unofficial – club, whose members can be identified by their sheer longevity. One year shy of being an centenarian, he was celebrated on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge 311 a triumph of communication and coordination
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
For those who aren’t up to speed the City’s commitment to improved services, here’s a date to remember: March 11 (3/11). This year, the date marked four years of connection to the City’s 311 customer contact centre. General manager of customer service and 311, Cathy Gejdos said recently, “When we first started (in 2019), we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag-raising draws attention to multiple myeloma
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
When it comes to our health it is important to stay vigilant and aware of risks that can crop up as we get older. In an effort to create awareness, members from a local myeloma support group raised the Myeloma Canada flag at City Hall for March Myeloma Awareness Month on Monday. Group leader Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA gets funding boost to help those in need of affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Provincial funding increases are going to allow Lethbridge Housing Authority help about 200 people on its waiting list for affordable housing. There are presently more than 800 needy people on the list for secure, safe and affordable housing in the city. Chief administrative officer Robin James said Monday the LHA is receiving an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in Holiday Inn fire hires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After representing herself in court on four previous occasions, a 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has finally hired a lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady went on the record Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where she represented the accused, Kerissa Rikki Plume, who appeared by CCTV ... Read More »
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