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Local author hopes to connect with former Broncos
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
A local author who penned a book about the Lethbridge Broncos is looking to connect with the community about the team and their time in the city. Mark Weninger is the author of The Lethbridge Broncos, an unauthorized history of the team during its decade in the WHL franchise. Published back in September, Weninger has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe police charge four with unlawful confinement
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
Four people have been charged with various criminal offenses following a police bust at a Blood Tribe residence Thursday. The Blood Tribe Police Service responded to a 911 call reporting that an individual was being held against his will. Police were also told there were firearms in the home, one of which had been fired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips, Miyashiro slam budget for disregarding city
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
Shannon Phillips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, and Rob Miyashiro, NDP candidate for Lethbridge-East, tag-teamed as they took shots at Premier Danielle Smith and the provincial budget during a news conference at the Galt Museum Friday. “You know, like so many of us here in Lethbridge, I am truly disappointed by the provincial budget,” Miyashiro said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation continues into cause of Lethbridge Hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com While authorities still don’t know what caused the fire that destroyed the Lethbridge Hotel last week, demolition of the building and testing of the debris is expected proceed in the coming days. “The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” fire prevention officer Chad Mellafont confirmed Friday during a news conference at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Welcome to the Age of Electric
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Welcome to the Age of Electric. With global automakers increasing their introduction of all-electric vehicles, a new era of transportation is quickly emerging. As the impacts of climate change loom large, the polluting internal combustion engine is gradually going the way of the dinosaur whose remains provide their fuel. Since the first electrics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City flag-raising celebrates Alberta Francophonie Month
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
The Association Canadienne-Française de l’Albert (ACFA) held its annual raising of the Franco-Albertan flag at City Hall this year, a first for the location, kicking off March’s celebration of Alberta Francophonie Month. The event also celebrated the 41st anniversary of the Francophonie flag, and the sixth anniversary of its recognition as the first symbol of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Employees say Good Sams refuses to bargain in good faith
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Employees of the Good Samaritan Society rallied Friday outside a law office in Lethbridge to protest what they say is poor bargaining of their collective agreement by the society. Darren Graham, vice-president of the south region for Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), said the rally was held outside of the North and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother of assaulted baby to seek bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The mother accused of failing to provide the necessaries of life for her baby is expected to seek her release from custody later this month. The mother, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, is scheduled to have a bail hearing March 14 in Lethbridge provincial court. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Fusion images capture inspiration
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
The Lethbridge Photography Club is calling all shutterbugs to come out to its free Photo Fusion event this Monday and Tuesday at Casa from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for two evenings of digital shows presented by members, showcasing their pictures to the public. “We have done this for a long time, we used to ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo a one stop shop for both farmers and vendors
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
The 2023 Ag-Expo at Exhibition Park wrapped up on Thursday and there was a lot to take in. The event was spread throughout the pavilions and looked like a high-end shopping mall for farmers. Agricultural businesses and manufacturers went all out with a variety of eye-catching displays and high-tech dazzle. The exhibits advertised farm equipment, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholarships celebrate next generation of agricultural leaders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
Three students pursuing their careers through post-secondary education will have less financial stress thanks to the Rotary Lethbridge East and its $10,000 Agriculture Scholarship to help support the next generation of agricultural leaders as they pursue their education. Emma Knodel, Nyomi Brobbel, and Makayla Gross were honoured Thursday at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference ... Read More »
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