Southern Alberta News
Red Cross helping Jasper fire victims
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Red Cross is helping Albertans who have been affected by wildfires in the Jasper area by the launch of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. According to a press release sent to the Herald by the Canadian Red Cross, donations made will be used for assisting those impacted by wildfires not only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge pair cycling to fight kids’ cancer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the month of August two Lethbridge residents are joining the Great Cycle Challenge Canada to fight kids’ cancer among hundreds of Albertans and thousands of Canadians alike. Dayna Daniels and Bente Hansen are among the 69 riders who are part of the Lethbridge Chapter which at the moment is ranking fourth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tattoo artist trying to erase hate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2024
Many of our mothers have warned us tattoos are permanent and while some people have tattoos they don’t like, others have tattoos which actually reflect poorly on them as a person. One local tattoo removal buisness in Lethbridge is trying to help those people out who had gang or racist tattoos in their younger years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets prison for firing shotgun at partner
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old Lethbridge man who fired a sawed-off shotgun at his girlfriend has been sent to a federal penitentiary. George Gregory Kibble was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of discharging a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC wants council to have draft policy prepared on transition allowance
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday unanimously voted to have council recommend administration prepare a draft policy regarding a transition allowance for members of city council based on information provided to be considered by the fourth quarter of this year. An official business motion presented to city council on ... 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!Up, up and away: ballooning takes people to new heights
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2024
Residents of Lethbridge can view the beautiful city at new heights with a hot air balloon experience from Kiss the Sky Balloons. Hot air ballooning has around since 1783, longer than both cars and planes. Brant Leatherdale, owner of Kiss the Sky Balloons, says the experience of Ballooning is unlike any other. “It’s unlike any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail refused for man accused in stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has refused to release from custody a 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing in the city last month. Christopher David Smith had hoped to make bail last week, but following a bail hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, Justice Erin Olsen adjourned her decision for several days. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves updated housing strategy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted to approve the updated municipal housing strategy as a guiding document. On July 11, a motion to have council support it was defeated by a 4-4 at the meeting of the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, which consists of all council members. Deputy mayor Jeff Carlson was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA brings attention to drowning prevention
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com This week marked National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) and July 25 was designated as World Drowning Prevention Day by the World Health Organization. The Cor Van Raay YMCA of Lethbridge hosted their inaugural Swim for [Y]our Safety swim-a-thon to bring awareness to drowning prevention. Jillian Johnston, aquatic manager for the YMCA of Lethbridge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assaulting girlfriend with scooter nets man a short jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who assaulted his girlfriend while walking through a field on the north side of the city has received a short jail sentence and a year of probation. Cordelle Bad Arm and his girlfriend were walking near Immanuel Christian School on 6 Avenue North last Friday when the man, who was pushing ... Read More »
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