Southern Alberta News
Play in the workplace reduces stress
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Matt Leong believes a person is never too old to play. Leong, who was the keynote speaker during a Play Summit at the Lethbridge Public Library on Tuesday, encourages play, and stresses the importance of adopting play in the workplace. “I specialize in talking about the importance of play,” Leong said during the Summit. “Not ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo marking 70 years of farming innovation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Today is the last day to check out the 2023 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair currently on at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. This year the Ag-Expo was presented by Farm Credit Canada, showcasing nearly 300 exhibitors. The show brings exhibitors from across the globe to gather in Lethbridge to check out the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River Ridge residents oppose nearby supportive housing units
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
Some residents and board members of the River Ridge condominium complex are pushing back against further rezoning and development at the Castle Apartments. The apartments, located at 221-2 Ave S, are one block east of the River Ridge community and run by the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA). The LHA offers supportive housing units in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge psychiatrist charged with sexual assault
By Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2023
Lethbridge Police have charged a former Lethbridge psychiatrist with the sexual assault of a patient. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Duane Bevans, 77, of Provo, Utah. In 2020 the Lethbridge Police Service took carriage of an historic sexual assault investigation after a female reported that she had been sexually assaulted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASBG receive funding for marketing strategies
By Trevor Busch - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDeditor@tabertimes.com As part of a major federal investment announced recently for southern Alberta through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) have received nearly a quarter of a million dollars to evaluate new market opportunities for sugar production. Through the federal government’s Regional Innovations Ecosystems (RIE) program, the ASBG received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investment fund giving boost to Indigenous businesses
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Fourteen Indigenous community-owned businesses are receiving an economic boost through the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF). By providing $5 million in grants through ABIF, Alberta’s government is supporting the growth of Indigenous communities, community-led job creation, and economic development. Grants will go toward capital costs like equipment purchases and infrastructure builds. “Alberta’s government is proud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group shares the importance of play
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Members of a group called Lethbridge Plays, may just be big kids at heart. The group, which is a collaboration of local organizations, businesses, educators and individuals, is committed to the value of play, and Tuesday at the Lethbridge Public Library it presented Play Summit 2023. Tanya Whipple, communication manager for Lethbridge Sport and member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barons’ Agriculture Day celebrates producers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023
Barons and District Agricultural Society celebrated everything agriculture during its annual Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on Saturday. The Agricultural Society has been celebrating this day since 2017 when it was established nationally, although the society had to forgo the event in 2021 because of the pandemic. The celebration recognizes the agriculture industry and helps consumers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City clean energy program offers financing for home improvements
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has opened applications for the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), which will provide homeowners with a financial tool to support energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to their properties. CEIPÂ allows homeowners to apply for low interest financing from the City, with repayment collected through property tax bills up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nigerian author helps wrap up Black History Month at college
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College wrapped up Black History Month activities with a lunch-and-learn session featuring Nigerian-inspired food and special guest speaker Moji Taiwo. Taiwo graduated from Lethbridge College in 1981 from the communications arts-broadcasting journalism program after immigrating to Canada in 1978, from Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. She is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, retired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips says budget comes up short for Lethbridge, aimed at buying votes
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Alberta’s budget promises to strengthen the economy and improve fiscal responsibility, but the NDP’s finance critic is skeptical and says the government is only trying to buy votes. “This is a fraudulent budget designed to buy votes ahead of the election and then spraying those costs onto Albertans after the polls close,” said Shannon Phillips, ... Read More »
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