March 6th, 2025

Southern Alberta News

Lost art of listening focus of Galt talk

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Blanche Bruisedhead yearns for the olden days when people, particularly her Blackfoot people, took the time to listen. But those days are gone, and society is the worst for it, she said Thursday during a presentation at the Galt Museum on the importance of listening. “We are in such a society of zip-zoom, ... Read More »

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Barons donates to Ukraine after fire department closure

By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on March 23rd, 2023

It has been nearly one year since Barons was forced to disband their Fire Department due to a lack of volunteers and resources to support career firefighters. Although much of the equipment was transferred to nearby stations in Nobleford and Picture Butte, there was some fire and rescue equipment that no longer met the rigid ... Read More »

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City creative agency makes a splash on the national stage

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local creative agency recently had the opportunity to display one of its designs at one of Canada’s biggest events of the year only a few years after the agency’s inception. The Juno Awards 2023 in Edmonton hosted a piece of art created locally for thousands of people to see, an oversized pair ... Read More »

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Woman jailed for assault and theft at shelter

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who demanded money for providing protection services in jail, has been sent to jail for beating up the woman she claimed she was protecting. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court earlier this month to seven months in jail for several criminal offences, including assault and theft during ... Read More »

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Record label creates mentorship award for Indigenous artists

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 23rd, 2023

Mike Denney, president of MDM Recordings, an independent Canadian country music label, passed through Lethbridge this week while on tour promoting the Henry Armstrong Award for Indigenous artists. Describing the award, Denney said, “it is a bursary and mentorship program that we started in 2022 that consists of a $10,000 cash prize given to one ... Read More »

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Theatre Outré seeking submissions for 10-year anniversary festival

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 23rd, 2023

If you are going to celebrate a birthday, it is always a good idea to do it with style. Lethbridge’s Theatre Outré is gearing up for its 10-year anniversary celebration with its Quaint Quirky and Queer, QQQ, Festival happening April 6 to 22 across the city. To make sure everyone is in on the celebration, ... Read More »

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Accused shooter remaining in custody until bail hearing

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend during a dispute earlier in the week, will remain in custody at least until Monday, when she is scheduled to have a bail hearing. The matter for Kristina Hatcher was in Lethbridge provincial court for the first time Wednesday when duty counsel simply adjourned ... Read More »

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St. Pat’s Learning Through Arts Festival to share student talents

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School is gearing up to host their Learning Through Arts Festival to highlight the ways in which the arts are integrated into all types of learning at the school. The festival will feature works from students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 who will showcase pieces including oral storytelling, ... Read More »

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Green burials an ecological option for final resting place

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2023

When it comes to green living, people conserve and preserve the earth’s natural resources in their daily lives. But can that lifestyle transcend death? Green burials follow the same principles of green-living, leaving no trace, offering alternatives to conventional burial or cremation. The environmental practice returns the body to the earth to decompose naturally, helping ... Read More »

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Council refers motion on election signs

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery Breakin’ my mind.” Election signs weren’t the point of the classic rocker by Five Man Electrical Band but a verse in the song fits an issue addressed by city council on Tuesday. Council by a 5-4 vote referred to the April 27 meeting of ... Read More »

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church has storied history

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The history of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to the 1800s when the original church was built, but more so to the existing structure that was built by many in the 1900s. For many, St. Patrick’s church has been part of their life since they can remember, and some have memories of ... Read More »

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