Southern Alberta News
Healthcare support line launched for Indigenous residents
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A support line has been launched to help Indigenous residents in southern Alberta on their healthcare journey. The toll-free Indigenous Support Line, 1-844-944-4744, is staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff who will assist callers in getting culturally appropriate care and support while assisting in navigating the provincial healthcare system. The line is available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bin-Credible: City unveils names for organics collection trucks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff from Our Lady of the Assumption school had the opportunity Monday to see the first City organics collection truck receive a name, thanks to a Grade 1 student. Lincoln Virginillo’s name suggestion of “The Bin-Credible Hulk” was picked for the truck, which will be soon be seen going through city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents’ Union shares concerns over education, school policy
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023
A new Alberta organization visited Lethbridge to advocate parents’ voices for the best approach to education for students Saturday afternoon. The Alberta Parents’ Union set out an open invitation for parents to ask their questions regarding educating kids at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Jeff Park, executive director of Alberta Parents’ Union, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Francheska: Prairie Queen’ highlights Filipino contributions
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Canada is home to many diverse communities of immigrants, often travelling the globe to settle here to make their way in the world. Often times, immigrants will come here alone, sending their earnings home to help support their families, money known as workers’ remittances. These international transfers can often represent the largest source of foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says pertussis outbreak has hit Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Health Services said Thursday a whooping cough outbreak now has 146 identified cases in the South Zone. Those cases of pertussis are an increase of 126 as of April 20. In a press release, AHS says the new cases show the outbreak is now present in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews continuing pothole repair work on city streets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ‘Tis the season for pothole repairs and City crews are out in full force repairing the damage caused by last winter’s extreme freeze and thaw cycles. But despite signs warning of a road closure, motorists ignored the work being done by City crews on Thursday morning in full view of media cameras on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women riders urging motorcycle awareness
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Women In The Wind – WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge is urging residents to be aware of motorcycles on the road now that weather is favourable for riding. The local women riders chapter has ten active members ranging in age from 40 to 70 years old, ready to welcome new members of any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opening downtown to outdoor patios
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in the forecast, local businesses are getting ready to serve their customers outdoors by taking advantage of the City of Lethbridge’s patio and parklet program. The program, which supports businesses in expanding outdoor seating opportunities, increasing aesthetic appeal and attracting more customers, was originally piloted in 2018 and gained a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empanada festival celebrates a taste of culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre celebrated the annual Empanada Festival this past weekend. The Empanada International Festival is a local initiative to celebrate the world’s most famous street food and countries that have their own version of it. Empanada are pockets of dough (typically corn flour) stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and can be baked or ... Read More »
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