Southern Alberta News
Neudorf sees common ground between agriculture and infrastructure and
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2023
Farming Smarter, a local research foundation, held its 2023 conference and trade show at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge Wednesday and Thursday. The event featured information sessions and talks from the Farming Smarter agronomists, as well as guest speakers from universities and the ag industry. Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s minister of infrastructure and deputy premier, addressed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination deadline approaching for Black Excellence Award Gala
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2023
The Black Students Association and the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association will be hosting a Black Excellence Award Gala on March 4 at the Multicultural Association. “The Black Excellence Awards Gala is actually an initiative that was started by the University of Lethbridge Black Student’s Association. And they’re collaborating with us. And we are hosting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter keynote speaker talks about diversification and management strategies
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Ontario farmer Blake Vince made a lot of sense Wednesday when, as keynote speaker at the 2023 Farming Smarter Conference in Lethbridge, he spoke about no-tillage farming. Vince, a fifth generation farmer, also spoke about diversifying cover crops and re-introducing ruminant animals to the farm, as well as other management strategies which have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag raising celebrates inauguration of Maple Leaf
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2023
The Royal Canadian General Stewart Branch held a ceremony at Lethbridge City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate National Flag Day. The gathering celebrated the inauguration of the flag of Canada in 1965, where it was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Joined by the RCMP Veterans Association, the event highlighted their distinction of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Excuses to Connect’ seeks to improve student mental health
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A graduate from the University of Lethbridge is the founder of Excuses to Connect and is consulting with the university on how to create connections for students to improve their mental health. Excuses to Connect started as a topic for a TedEx talk that Richard Lee-Thai had the opportunity to give in Calgary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Course introduces students to the art of stained glass
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2023
Kathy Schwarz taught an Introduction to Stain Glass course over the past weekend at Casa. “Basically if you look at any church windows that are out there, that’s a good example of stained glass,” said Schwarz. The key to making a successful stained glass project, according to Schwarz, is to create a pattern, cutting pieces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dhillon School of Business earns accreditation extension
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business has received its accreditation extension for an additional five-year term by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The university’s business school was initially accredited in 2018, and is among only six per cent of business schools accredited worldwide. The AACSB is the longest-serving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date still not set for man accused in drunk-driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man accused of killing an elderly woman in a drunk-driving collision more than three years ago, hopes a trial can be held before 2024. Trial dates were expected to be set Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench for Wesley Brian Phillips, but his lawyer, Greg White, told court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College open house welcomes prospective students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
Hundred of prospective students – 540 in total – had the opportunity to explore all the options Lethbridge College has for fields of study during the Winter Open House on Saturday. “We focus a little bit more on inviting prospective students and their family and friends to come and see the campus,” said Sara Riehl, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students learn of different career paths in the trades
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary School partnered with Southland International to give a presentation to students about the transportation and trucking industry, on Monday. Southland brought a truck and trailer to the schoolyard for the students to explore and learn, getting a hands-on experience to go with their education. “Over the last three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter hosting conference and trade show
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Farming Smarter is getting ready for warmer weather to work the field, welcoming Alberta’s agriculture community to its annual conference and trade show Wednesday and Thursday at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Starting 8 a.m. daily, the event will bring community members together to share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, make connections, and learn about new Farming ... Read More »
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