March 9th, 2025

Southern Alberta News

Hot sauce expo set for celebration of spicy

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023

A local Lethbridge business is looking to bring a little extra heat to the city this weekend, helping melt the ice and tastebuds with its event. Heating up the Prairies will be taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Lethbridge Exhibition. Hosted by Beyond Hot, vendors will be coming from all ... Read More »

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Alberta Party leader discusses platform at SACPA

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted the leader of the Alberta Party Barry Morishita on Friday. Morishita spoke aboutthe party’s platform and if Albertans are ready to move on from governance by the NDP and UCP. He also discussed issues with the two dominating parties and how conflict has led to more issues ... Read More »

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SAAG director talks about building relationships in Art NOW session

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southern Alberta Art Gallery executive director, Su Ying Strang spoke to students, faculty and members of the public about her past experience during the Art NOW speakers series at the University of Lethbridge this week. During an interview with the Herald after her talk, Strang said she was invited to speak about anything ... Read More »

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Asbestos dangers addressed in safety regulations

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Crews working to demolish the old Lethbridge Hotel face an unseen but present danger. That danger, asbestos, is long known to be a cause of cancer and as work progresses, the City is working closely with Occupational Health and Safety as well as Alberta Environment to ensure that substance is being handled properly. ... Read More »

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More signatures to be needed in next election

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Candidates hoping to earn a seat on city council in future elections will have to do a little more leg work. City council on Tuesday by a 5-4 vote passed a motion proposed by Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker that will require hopefuls to acquire more signatures before submitting nomination papers. Prospective council candidates ... Read More »

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Resolution discussions being held on 2022 murder charges

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged with second-degree murder remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown continue to discuss the case, in hopes of avoiding a trial. “We’re in the middle of resolution discussions, which I believe will be quite fruitful,” Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart explained Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court. She also ... Read More »

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Historic building have multiple benefits, says LHS

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2023

Historic buildings have economic and environmental benefits say two members of the Lethbridge Historical Society. Belinda Crowson, president of the Lethbridge Historical Society, and Lorien Johansen, vice-president of the LHS, addressed the topic in a recent interview. “One of the reasons for preserving historic buildings is it actually impacts the entire economy of your community. ... Read More »

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Chamber breakfast celebrates women in the community

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce celebrated women in the community on Wednesday during an International Women’s Day breakfast at the Enmax Centre with more than 180 people in attendance. While introducing the guest speaker, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Bester said the theme for the event was stories that play a vital ... Read More »

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Assessment could be challenged when hostage case returns to court

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The results of a psychological assessment, ordered last year for a Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder, may be disputed when the matter returns to court later this month. The case against Courtney Louise Shaw was in Lethbridge provincial court this week, where an agent for the accused’s lawyer requested another adjournment to ... Read More »

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Employers being urged to support equity on International Women’s Day

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Organon Canada, a global women’s health company, is inviting Canadian employers to embrace equity and adopt gender-specific initiatives to help women achieve equity in every aspect of life. Organon Canada is shining a light on the importance of supporting women’s equity, while highlighting the cost of not investing in their health, by giving ... Read More »

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Psych assessment no longer necessary in animal case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment for a southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail is no longer required, her lawyer told a judge Tuesday. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean said even though his client, Jill Marshall, suffers from some health issues, he believes the assessment, ordered in February, ... Read More »

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