Southern Alberta News
Scholarships celebrate next generation of agricultural leaders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
Three students pursuing their careers through post-secondary education will have less financial stress thanks to the Rotary Lethbridge East and its $10,000 Agriculture Scholarship to help support the next generation of agricultural leaders as they pursue their education. Emma Knodel, Nyomi Brobbel, and Makayla Gross were honoured Thursday at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation continues into cause of Lethbridge Hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com While authorities still don’t know what caused the fire that destroyed the Lethbridge Hotel last week, demolition of the building and testing of the debris is expected proceed in the coming days. “The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” fire prevention officer Chad Mellafont confirmed Friday during a news conference at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Welcome to the Age of Electric
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Welcome to the Age of Electric. With global automakers increasing their introduction of all-electric vehicles, a new era of transportation is quickly emerging. As the impacts of climate change loom large, the polluting internal combustion engine is gradually going the way of the dinosaur whose remains provide their fuel. Since the first electrics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City flag-raising celebrates Alberta Francophonie Month
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
The Association Canadienne-Française de l’Albert (ACFA) held its annual raising of the Franco-Albertan flag at City Hall this year, a first for the location, kicking off March’s celebration of Alberta Francophonie Month. The event also celebrated the 41st anniversary of the Francophonie flag, and the sixth anniversary of its recognition as the first symbol of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge psychiatrist charged with sexual assault
By Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2023
Lethbridge Police have charged a former Lethbridge psychiatrist with the sexual assault of a patient. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Duane Bevans, 77, of Provo, Utah. In 2020 the Lethbridge Police Service took carriage of an historic sexual assault investigation after a female reported that she had been sexually assaulted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASBG receive funding for marketing strategies
By Trevor Busch - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDeditor@tabertimes.com As part of a major federal investment announced recently for southern Alberta through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) have received nearly a quarter of a million dollars to evaluate new market opportunities for sugar production. Through the federal government’s Regional Innovations Ecosystems (RIE) program, the ASBG received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play in the workplace reduces stress
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Matt Leong believes a person is never too old to play. Leong, who was the keynote speaker during a Play Summit at the Lethbridge Public Library on Tuesday, encourages play, and stresses the importance of adopting play in the workplace. “I specialize in talking about the importance of play,” Leong said during the Summit. “Not ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo marking 70 years of farming innovation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Today is the last day to check out the 2023 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair currently on at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. This year the Ag-Expo was presented by Farm Credit Canada, showcasing nearly 300 exhibitors. The show brings exhibitors from across the globe to gather in Lethbridge to check out the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River Ridge residents oppose nearby supportive housing units
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Some residents and board members of the River Ridge condominium complex are pushing back against further rezoning and development at the Castle Apartments. The apartments, located at 221-2 Ave S, are one block east of the River Ridge community and run by the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA). The LHA offers supportive housing units in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group shares the importance of play
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Members of a group called Lethbridge Plays, may just be big kids at heart. The group, which is a collaboration of local organizations, businesses, educators and individuals, is committed to the value of play, and Tuesday at the Lethbridge Public Library it presented Play Summit 2023. Tanya Whipple, communication manager for Lethbridge Sport and member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barons’ Agriculture Day celebrates producers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023
Barons and District Agricultural Society celebrated everything agriculture during its annual Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on Saturday. The Agricultural Society has been celebrating this day since 2017 when it was established nationally, although the society had to forgo the event in 2021 because of the pandemic. The celebration recognizes the agriculture industry and helps consumers ... Read More »
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