Southern Alberta News
UCP under fire for handling Indigenous relations
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2023
The United Conservative Party has come under fire for their alleged mishandling of Indigenous relations during their term in government. During an event hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) in Lethbridge yesterday, two University of Lethbridge professors spoke about several continuing issues in Alberta, including the treatment of the Indigenous population. ... 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 looking to connect citizens with new website
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has launched an improved version of its website, which will make it easier for residents to navigate by making it more user friendly. Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to members of the media Tuesday and said the new website has been in the works for awhile, and when budget time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Tighem’s production of Little Mermaid swims on-stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Father Leonard Van Tighem School performing arts students are showcasing their latest production The Little Mermaid Junior, today and tomorrow at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Drama teacher and production director, Michele Loman said they are playing off of the success of their Aladdin Jr. production from last year and decided to stick with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Round-up keeps hazardous materials out of landfill
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
The Enmax Centre parking lot was lined up with cars of people who were thinking about being environmentally friendly by dropping off their household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) during the City of Lethbridge’s Toxic and E-waste Round-Up on Saturday. “It’s one of three potential events that are going to be occurring in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brett Kissel to hit the stage in Cardston
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Brett Kissel’s travels have taken him to all parts of Alberta from playing hockey as a kid to performing on stages. And now for the first time, the Canadian country music artist is hitting Cardston. Kissel will be playing Cardston High School on Saturday at 8 p.m. in a show that is taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale teacher Holy Spirit’s nominee for Edwin Parr Award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has selected a first year teacher at St. Joseph School in Coaldale, as the division’s Edwin Parr nominee for the 2022-2023 school year. The Edwin Parr Award recognizes excellence in teachers beginning their professional careers, and for Zara Johnson the nomination comes just before her first year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family donates land for new Raymond rodeo grounds
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Heggie remembers watching his father and other volunteers build the grandstand at the Raymond Stampede in 1945. The Stampede has always been a part of Heggie’s life as it has been for many generations of residents in Raymond. Now the lifelong Raymondite, along with wife Joanne and family, is giving back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt honours Earth Day with talk about the decline of native plants
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2023
The lands hold so much, including the roots of our culture and ancestry. But do we truly understand the natural treasures the lands hold within it, and most importantly, do we appreciate it? The Galt Museum celebrated Earth Day with a look at Indigenous history in a program called “Water is Life” Thursday morning. Indigenous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knead to know: workshop introduces people to art of making Easter bread
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023
Ukrainian chef Alla Panchenko hosted a Ukrainian Easter Bread making workshop on Saturday at the Multicultural Centre. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association-hosted event had Panchenko show attendees how to the make Easter bread, also known as Paska, with participants making their own by the end of the session. “What’s important is silence and the calm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about one man’s journey to a death by choice
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Before he ended his life on Jan. 4 with a medically assisted death, John Warren reached out to The Herald about a letter he’d written outlining the choices available to Lethbridge residents regarding the disposal of their earthly remains, specifically the option of green burials. He had applied for Medical Assistance in Dying ... Read More »
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