Southern Alberta News
Brain Awareness Week kicks off with open house
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge held a Saturday open house for the public to learn more about the brain and the world-renowned research being done at the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience. The open house was conducted ahead of Brain Awareness Week which started Monday. “It’s really an opportunity for the community to come and see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protective mom gets probation for uttering threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An overly protective mother who went too far to keep her son away from his friends, has been placed on probation for the next several months. Amanda Willow Schaaf was handed a suspended sentence and put on probation for six months after she pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police veteran celebrates 99th birthday
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
A local police veteran is celebrating a birthday that most folks won’t come within striking distance of: 99. Glen Michelson’s birthday is March 12, and he’s part of an exclusive – if unofficial – club, whose members can be identified by their sheer longevity. One year shy of being an centenarian, he was celebrated on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge 311 a triumph of communication and coordination
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
For those who aren’t up to speed the City’s commitment to improved services, here’s a date to remember: March 11 (3/11). This year, the date marked four years of connection to the City’s 311 customer contact centre. General manager of customer service and 311, Cathy Gejdos said recently, “When we first started (in 2019), we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag-raising draws attention to multiple myeloma
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
When it comes to our health it is important to stay vigilant and aware of risks that can crop up as we get older. In an effort to create awareness, members from a local myeloma support group raised the Myeloma Canada flag at City Hall for March Myeloma Awareness Month on Monday. Group leader Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA gets funding boost to help those in need of affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Provincial funding increases are going to allow Lethbridge Housing Authority help about 200 people on its waiting list for affordable housing. There are presently more than 800 needy people on the list for secure, safe and affordable housing in the city. Chief administrative officer Robin James said Monday the LHA is receiving an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in Holiday Inn fire hires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After representing herself in court on four previous occasions, a 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has finally hired a lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady went on the record Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where she represented the accused, Kerissa Rikki Plume, who appeared by CCTV ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fair helps spark student interest in science
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students, staff and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy the seventh annual St. Teresa of Calcutta School’s science fair Thursday with projects from students in Grades 1 to Grade 6. Science Fair organizer Annie Greeno said a science fair has been staged every year since the school opened its doors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G.S. Lakie puts its own spin on ‘Wizard of Oz’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com G.S. Lakie Middle School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a collaborative production this past week that highlighted all the performing arts and design programs offered at the school. Staff and students took on the Wizard of Oz for their big show, and they gave it a middle school twist. One of four directors, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time change has impact on health
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
It’s that time a year again – you get to lose an hour of sleep Saturday night because of Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving begins Sunday and though modern-technology does the hard work for us, don’t forget to set that annoying oven clock forward one-hour Sunday. This time of year, we lose an hour as ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L professor talks about storytelling and reconciliation
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
As a part of Indigenous Awareness Week, the University of Lethbridge presented seminars on Indigenous history and culture. Don McIntyre, a professor at the University’s Dhillon School of Business on Thursday hosted one of the sessions, exploring ideas of identity, labels, societal changes, and cultural shifts, but he focused primarily on Indigenous storytelling. He captured ... Read More »
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