Southern Alberta News
First phase of Link Pathway celebrated in Coaldale
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The first phase of the MPE Link Pathway between Coaldale and Lethbridge has been completed. A group of bicyclists riding through a ribbon crossing the path near the trailhead in Coaldale completed a ceremony Thursday featuring speeches from numerous dignitaries representing different levels of government and the St. Mary River Irrigation District. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Lodging Association explains sponsorship rationale
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
With the new name of the VisitLethbridge.com arena being announced on Tuesday, it has brought a lot of speculation from residents, especially on social media platforms, with it. One user on a Lethbridge Roast and Toast page on Facebook posted “Roast to the City of Lethbridge-City Hall for not finding a real sponsor and using ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta reservoir levels dropping
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Water levels in southern Alberta reservoirs are dropping and there is not any substantial rainfall on the horizon. The Oldman reservoir on Tuesday was at 76 per cent of capacity, down from the 85 to 94 per cent that is normal for this time of year. The St. Mary Reservoir is also below ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New reservoir to enlarge potable water capacity in Coaldale
By Cal Braid SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
Representatives from the Town of Coaldale gathered on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a new potable water reservoir and pump station. The $13 million project, located on 18 Ave. across from Bos Sod Farms, will more than double the town’s capacity for clean water. The town’s current reservoir has a capacity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Metis singer performing in Lethbridge on Friday
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
Kaeley Jade was born in Fort McMurray and moved to Edmonton when she was seven. She started performing when she was nine years old. Spending her entire child and teenage years on stage led her to get a bachelor’s of fine arts degree from the University of Alberta. She is now a full time actor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West rocking the Eighties
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 7th, 2024
The neon colours, big hair and even bigger hits are making their return in New West Theatre’s production of “Totally 80’s” which is set to open today and run to Aug. 24 at the Yates Centre. Kelly Reay, artistic director of New West Theatre, says this is the first full production in the 80’s. “There’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report released on power emergencies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A review has been conducted into two electricity events, one in January when an emergency alert was issued after extreme cold drove demand in Alberta to record levels. A report by the Market Surveillance Administrator has determined that on Jan. 13, high demand, unanticipated generation outages, low wind generation and reduced electricity imports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta has fifth highest lifespan, says study
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Want to live the longest life possible? You’re in the wrong province, according to a study. The study by a Toronto law firm, says residents of Quebec have the longest average lifespan in Canada of 82.48 years for both sexes. Second on the list is Ontario at 81.82, followed by Prince Edward Island ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L digitizing Blackfoot items that were put into museums
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 7th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge New Media program has been collaborating with the Blackfoot Confederacy since 2018 to digitalize some materials which were removed from the Blackfoot people and put into museums at the beginning of the 20th century. Christine Clark, assistant professor for the Faculty of Fine Arts, says it has been an educational experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals set to take part in Canadian Transplant Games
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Several Albertans will be taking part in the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games taking place in Ottawa at Carleton University from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9. They include members of Logan Boulet’s family. Jan Clemis, a kidney transplant recipient from Taber, is among the Canadian Transplant Games participants and said she is excited to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!False kidnapping claim may be resolved through diversion program
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped could resolve his case through the mental health diversion program. Diversion redirects from the criminal justice system eligible individuals with addiction or mental health issues and minor criminal offences. Clients are assessed and goals established to help an accused access ... Read More »
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