Southern Alberta News
Glow returns to light up Agri-food Hub
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a successful inaugural year Glow Lethbridge is coming back to the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre with a new theme, new theme nights and a new marketplace from Nov. 27 to Dec. 31. Paul Kingsmith, director, community engagement with Lethbridge & District Exhibition spoke to media after the launch ceremony Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime affecting more small businesses in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Federation of Independent business says the number of small businesses directly affected by crime in Alberta has nearly doubled in the last year. A report issued by the CFIB on Thursday said the percentage has risen from 24 per cent in 2023 to 54 per cent in 2024. “It’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Polytechnic unveils new logo
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2024
The buzz of excitement could be felt radiating throughout the Centre Core at Lethbridge Polytechnic from students and faculty alike as the institution unveiled its new logo earlier this week. Lethbridge Polytechnic officially switched to a polytechnic on Sept. 5. This change was the fourth rebranding for the institution since opening as Lethbridge Jr. College ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial tax break will benefit affordable housing providers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A change to the provincial Municipal Government Act that comes into effect on Oct. 31 as part of Bill 20 will benefit non-profit providers of affordable housing in the province by fully exempting them from paying property taxes. Among those providers is the Lethbridge Housing Authority whose chief executive officer Robin James says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union reaches tentative deal with City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A tentative agreement has been reached between CUPE Local 70 and the City of Lethbridge after mediation on Wednesday. A joint statement on Thursday by CUPE Local 70 president Sue Gouw and City of Lethbridge team lead Garrett Anderson stated that “The City of Lethbridge and CUPE Local 70 are pleased to confirm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown issues addressed at monthly Business Revitalization Zone session
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 24th, 2024
The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone held its monthly Downtown Safety Education Information session this week. These sessions focus on downtown businesses, however Sarah Amies, executive director of the Downtown BRZ, says they are open to everyone. “I’m happy to have anybody show up, but it is set up for the downtown,” said Amies. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CUPE local in mediation with City; more than 900 workers involved
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More than 900 City of Lethbridge employees who belong to Local 70 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees could go on strike if mediation efforts Wednesday failed to produce a deal. CUPE members gathered outside the bus barns on the city’s northside Wednesday afternoon as a show of solidarity with each other. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tours give look at 50 years of arena history
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 50 years, it’s given visitors from across southern Alberta and around the world great views of world-class sporting events, concerts and other entertainment spectacles. And for two days, free public tours are being given of the newly renamed VisitLethbridge.com Arena which showcase the venue’s history since it was built for the 1975 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cath lab project moving to the next stage
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
Planning for a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at Chinook Regional Hospital is finished and Alberta Health is moving the project to its next stage, the provincial government says. That stage will define the scope, schedule, budget and associated impacts of the project which was first announced in 2022. The province said this week that Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovery community marks stories of success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Taking the first step is not always the easiest thing to do. For those looking to take their first step towards recovery from addictions it may be even more challenging, but for the last year the Lethbridge Recovery Community has helped over a hundred Albertans not only take that first step, but stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe welcomes rejection of child welfare settlement
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 23rd, 2024
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) late last week rejected a $47.8 billion settlement agreement on long-term reform of First Nations child and family services after a three-day debate in Calgary. In a statement from Makiinima Chief Roy Fox released on Monday, he says the Blood Tribe welcomes the rejection as Canada failed to their ... Read More »
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