Southern Alberta News
Police set to host annual charity checkstop
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 26th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service on discussed the fifth annual Charity Checkstop it will be hosting soon. This charity event will happen Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Park Place mall. There will be a collection of new and unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and monetary donations at the mall’s west parking lot in support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s not too late for men to think about their health
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Even though November is ending soon, it is never too late to think about Movember and what it represents as many men struggle with mental or physical health on a regular basis and in order to bring awareness to it City Hall will be lit blue tonight. Evan Connor, senior manager of development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition review to be discussed at SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The long-awaited third party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition will be addressed next week when city council meets in its capacity as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC will meet twice – Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in council chambers for discussions and presentations on the review. Council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vehicle break-ins can be avoided this season
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2024
With the Christmas season just around the corner, community members are likely to encounter theft or hear about it. The Lethbridge Police Service is encouraging community members to follow these steps to safeguard their vehicles from being targeted this season. If you don’t have access to a garage, or underground parking, it is recommended that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC hears presentation on Crime Stoppers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fifteen per cent of tips to Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers in Lethbridge lead to an arrest and an average of $5,300 in rewards are paid annually. Those are among the statistics provided in a presentation by Southern Alberta/Lethbridge Crime Stoppers chapter president Kurt Leiblich Thursday to the Social and Safety Standing Policy Committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glow returns for holidays
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Glow Lethbridge has officially opened its doors to the community with multiple activities under one roof that offers something for everyone. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement with Lethbridge District and Exhibition, spoke to media Thursday during a sneak peek night prior to opening the doors to the public Friday night. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA gets a look at Hutterite life
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2024
The Wilson Hutterite Colony, although self-sufficient, supports small and local businesses in the Lethbridge community. Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session hosted at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, had audiences sit in front of Mr. Henry Wurz, who is the colony’s German teacher, Ms. Claire Wurz, a member of the colony, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to introduce new automobile insurance system
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is driving toward instituting a new automobile insurance system on Jan. 1, 2027. The province says it is not introducing so-called ‘no fault’ insurance and that lousy drivers will still be held accountable through higher premiums. On Thursday, the province announced it is introducing “a new privately delivered, care-focused” insurance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woods Homes helps woman achieve her goals
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 22nd, 2024
Taynaz Mahomed, who moved to Canada in 2010, is one of the many success stories from Woods Homes, a not-for-profit organization in Lethbridge, Alberta. She encountered difficulties within her family home which led her to needing assistance from Children and Family Services, who then referred her to a Transition to Adult Program worker in November ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto honoured with international CMA award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned many accolades in his decades as one of the world’s leading music promoters. But on Wednesday he received an award which may be one of the closest to his heart. The Country Music Awards named Sakamoto the fourth winner of the Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young women explore career options in agriculture at Leth Poly
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute offered young women in Grade 7 through Grade 9 a hands-on career exploration session in sectors critical to the regional economy at Lethbridge Polytechnic. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute is a unique partnership of six school divisions, Lethbridge Polytechnic and two non-profit organizations to give middle and high ... Read More »
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