Southern Alberta News
City teacher helps youth stay connected to culture
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adedeji Bowoade recalls the times when, as a small child, he and other children would sit in a circle under the Nigerian moonlight and listen to their elders tell the story of how the tortoise got its cracked back. The tale is an ancient one, and tells of a great famine in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail granted man arrested after drug seizure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has been granted bail. Larry Healy Jr. was released from custody Thursday, following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, where he, along with a surety, promised to pay $1,000 if he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local veterinarian looks to develop net zero clinic
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
Local veterinarian Jacob Adserballe has an exciting project in the works – a new net zero clinic. Adserballe has worked as a veterinarian in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek for most of his professional life and is now a veterinary business consultant based out of Pincher Creek. In citing his experience in the field he said, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary to honour scholarship winners
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 23rd, 2023
The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East is getting ready for its 2023 Ag Scholarship Dinner on March 2 at the Coast Hotel Lethbridge. The club will be announcing the winners of this year’s $10,000 agricultural scholarships for southern Alberta students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture. Three winners have been selected to receive the award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers request time to review psych assessment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment ordered last year for a Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder has been completed, and may be spoken to when the matter returns to court next month. During a brief hearing this week in Lethbridge provincial court, Lethbridge lawyer Greg White appeared on behalf of the accused’s lawyer, Marcus Mueller, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City activities to help fill the reading week break
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com If you are a parent with school age children, or a post-secondary student looking for something to do during the remainder of reading week, there are plenty of activities to enjoy around Lethbridge. Today, The Crossings Branch Library will be offering Play Dough Palooza from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On Friday, The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CultureLINK service attracted mainly local users: report
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report presented to the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council recently shows the majority of users of the pilot CultureLINK bus service last summer were local residents. The report was presented by Darrin Martens, CEO and executive director of the Galt Museum and Archives. The project offered free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers convention opens today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Southwestern Alberta public school teachers will be meeting in person for two days of convention at the University of Lethbridge starting this morning. The South West Alberta Teachers Convention Association will be drawing 2,000 delegates to hear 152 speakers. Teachers will have more than 100 workshops available to attend during the convention. Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP choosing candidate to run in Lethbridge-West
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 23rd, 2023
With the 2023 Alberta general election looming on the horizon, political parties in the province are getting ready to put their best foot forward. The election scheduled to be held on May 29. In Lethbridge the UCP Lethbridge West Constituency Association announced its two candidates for the riding earlier this week, Torry Tanner and Rick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor gets green light to seek funding for bridge study
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday authorized mayor Blaine Hyggen to write letters to the provincial and federal governments requesting funding for the functional planning study and preliminary design for a proposed third river crossing. The official business motion passed by a 5-3 vote with councillors Jeff Carlson, Belinda Crowson and John Middleton-Hope opposed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum art event pays homage to Louis Riel
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 22nd, 2023
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted a special programming event on Tuesday to celebrate Louis Riel Day, inviting guests to come down to the museum and learn about the political leader of the Metis people, while also creating a piece of dot art, which the Metis are known for. Teaching understanding through hands on experience, ... Read More »
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