Southern Alberta News
Piikani group Alberta’s first-ever Citizens on Patrol on First Nation
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2025
The Piikani Nation has made history by being Alberta’s first-ever Citizens on Patrol on a First Nation, which is in partnership with the Alberta RCMP. The Piikani chapter began in October with its first patrol taking place Halloween night. Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association (ACOPA) is a volunteer-based initiative which uses local residents to work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STARS lottery looks for support for critical care
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To kick off STARS’ 40th anniversary and the launch of the 32nd annual STARS Lottery Alberta, this year STARS lottery is having its largest ever prize pool. From now until Mar. 27, Albertans can buy their tickets for a chance to win thousands of prizes, including one grand prize dream home here in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boehm playing final season with Musaeus string quartet
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2025
The Lethbridge Symphony’s Musaeus string quartet, along with special guest Joan Rogers on the clarinet, will bring beloved works by Brahms and Dvorak on Saturday evening at the Southminister United Church. Viki Hegedus, executive director of the Lethbridge Symphony Association, says attendees will enjoy conversational piece between the strings and clarinet. “Our special guest is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildlife conservation lab named for professional outfitters society
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Polytechnic announced Thursday they have named their Wildlife Conservation lab after their biggest financial contributor, the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS). Over the last two years, APOS has donated nearly $350,000 to Lethbridge Polytechnic to enhance Canadian wildlife conservation which has contributed to the development and expansion of LP’s wildlife analytics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WCHS to get new welding program, shop
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at Winston Churchill High School will have a brand new facility to “spark” their interest, thanks to a new partnership. Southland Trailers, in partnership with several local organizations, is helping WCHS build its own welding shop, to provide students with the opportunity to try out the ever-growing trade. The welding shop will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motorcycle and Powersports Show ready to rev things up
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Get your motors running, head out on the highway! With southern Alberta’s long riding season, motorcycles are a popular  form of transportation for both recreation and commuting. And soon area motorcycle enthusiasts will have a chance to see what’s  new in the world of two-wheeled motorsports when the Calgary  Motorcycle and Powersports Show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to launch new ankle monitor program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com High-risk offenders will be held accountable through Alberta’s new ankle bracelet monitoring program which began Jan 15. The program is in response to the Federal Government’s bail system, which the Alberta Government finds to be problematic. It will require offenders and accused who pose a public safety risk to be subject to 24/7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation looking to fund great ideas
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 15th, 2025
The Lethbridge Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for three different programs that will help qualifying charities and people to support important work throughout the Southern Alberta Region. One of the programs is The Youth in Action grant program, which funds projects that are initiated, led and organized by an individual or group 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LCI dance students to hit the stage with ‘Lean In’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Geordan Olson and her students in the LCI Arts Academy Dance program are ready to Lean In to some high-energy arts entertainment at the Yates Centre later this month. Lean In will run Jan. 29-30 with performances at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. daily. Tickets are available at Ticket Centre location in the Yates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hope shares her passion for local history with online group
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 15th, 2025
The common phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” runs very true for a Lethbridge woman who has been using Facebook as a means to jog people’s memories of the history of the city. Hope Wilkie Wiebe began the Facebook group Memories of Lethbridge and Area” 10 years ago to show her appreciation to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clothing initiative dresses for success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new initiative to help low-income people access high-quality clothing for integration into the workplace, graduation and school is accepting donations for its first event. Natasha Mark, creator of Bright Futures Boutique, says she has partnered up with the Lethbridge YWCA to help women feel empowered by their wardrobe. “The overarching sentiment of ... Read More »
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