Southern Alberta News
Recovery centre the ‘missing piece’ for those with eating disorders
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Young Albertans struggling with eating disorders have a new safe haven where they can receive the specialized treatment they deserve. The Edgewood Health Network (EHN), which manages Canada’s largest network of public and private mental health treatment facilities, opened the EHN Sandstone Recovery Centre in Calgary last year. The first of its kind project was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to discuss possible integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will address the subject of an integrity commissioner when they meet today. The City’s Code of Conduct Bylaw 6125 requires that council review that bylaw during each term “upon relevant legislative amendments or  when appropriate,” says a report to council. Two versions of amending Bylaws 6454 are being considered with one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking resident’s input on Land Use Bylaw renewal project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to make their voices heard in regard to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Renewal Project during an open house today at the Galt Museum. Ross Kilgour, project manager and community planner with the City, told reporters Monday afternoon that members of the community are welcomed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local athletes have been skipping their way to the World Jump Rope Championships
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Skipping is often thought of as a children’s activity, but two university students are hoping to make leaps and bounds in the sport as they prepare to show off their agility at the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan this summer. Deanna Fisher and Samuel Kliever, who are both attending the University of Lethbridge, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith says she knew of no wrongdoings; critics keep pressure on seeing multiple investigations occur
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith has responded to the allegations surrounding AHS procurement and contracting processes, though Alberta’s NDP and AUPE question if actions taken will be enough. In a statement on Saturday, Smith said she had “read various media stories containing allegations regarding the procurement and contracting processes of AHS. They are troubling allegations and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local irrigation projects benefit from funding
By Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
A number of southern Alberta irrigation projects saw improvements over the course of last year thanks to funding from the provincial Irrigation Rehabilitation Program. The annual program was established in 1969 and is currently cost-shared between Alberta’s government and Alberta’s 11 irrigation districts. Funding is used for planning, engineering and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County has cash available for local projects
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2025
Applications are now open for organizations within Lethbridge County seeking funding for capital projects, community events and education programs. The Community Benefit Fund is a partnership between the county and the Stirling Wind Project. Potentia Renewables Inc., the wind project’s parent company, says this fund is part of its commitment to serve the communities surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boost program offers bridge for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A program designed to provide a financial boost to individuals and families experiencing immediate financial hardship with nowhere to turn, has received a cash infusion. The United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta recently received a $50,000 donation from Enmax to fund the Boost program, which aims to bridge financial gaps caused by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual MD helps to bridge doc shortage gap
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Virtual MD, a Primary Care Alberta service that refers Health Link 811 callers to a physician to assess them over the phone or through a secure Zoom link has surpassed the 100,000 caller milestone since its inception in 2022. “Our program is designed to provide episodic care to those patients who are a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals gave nearly $1 million to GoFundMe campaigns last year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to showing support to fellow community members, Lethbridge residents have shown remarkable generosity through a variety of GoFundMe campaigns, especially in 2024. In 2024 GoFundMe recorded approximately 463 fundraisers created in Lethbridge, raising over $970,000 CAD. The community’s highest-grossing campaign was “Let’s help Austin Broderson,” a bareback bronc rider who on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historic downtown building ready for new life
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The owner of the historic Whitney Block in downtown Lethbridge says he’s hoping to bring a renewed sense of excitement to the area with more than $1 million worth of renovations going into the building. According to the City of Lethbridge, the Whitney Block, situated at 411 3 Ave S, was constructed in 1907 by ... Read More »
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