Southern Alberta News
Indigenous veterans event honours those who served
By Glenn Miller for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 4th, 2025
The Honoring Traditions and Reconciliation Society honoured its veterans from the Blackfoot Confederacy during a dinner and education seminar at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club recently. The dinner brought together veterans young and old to provide some updates on changes to services since they left the Canadian Armed Forces and to also educate them on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year of evolution for Lethbridge Polytechnic
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Polytechnic says goodbye to 2024 with a new designation, new name, new logo and a fresh look at the incoming 2025. President Brad Donaldson says 2024 was a great year for Lethbridge Polytechnic, as the school began the year as Lethbridge College, received the designation of polytechnic in June. The new title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominees wanted for Seniors Service Awards
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2025
Nominations for this year’s Minister Seniors Service Awards are now open. A total of 13 awards will be presented to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations to those who display kindness, compassion and dedication to seniors throughout the province. Rob Miyashiro, outgoing executive director of Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization (LSCO), says these awards are more than just a plaque, they are a symbol of how community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L president looks back on 2024
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For University of Lethbridge president Digvir Jayas, 2024 was a year of accomplishments. The announcement of the rural medicine training program and other initiatives made the year a strong one for the university. The Southern Alberta Medical Program, or SAMP, at the U of L was announced earlier this year. “We thank the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New schools a highlight of the year for school division
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division is looking forward to 2025 as it prepares to welcome students to the new West Lethbridge elementary school in September. Board chair Christine Light says 2024 was a great year for the division, with many big things moving forward. “I think the one key celebration that we have right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New courts bring pickleball indoors in the city
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2025
Pickleball is North America’s fastest growing sport, and Lethbridge is keeping up with demand as a new indoor court officially opens its doors in the city today. Pickle Point Centre, located on 18th Avenue and 31 Street North, has been operating since early December but will hold its ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The event will kick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division looks back on a year of great numbers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division waves good-bye to 2024, board chair Carmen Mombourquette says they received many blessings and are looking forward to many more in 2025. One of the key highlights of the year for Mombourquette was an increase in high school graduates within the division, reaching record numbers. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic researcher to join MIT
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2025
Mohamed Naouri, a post-doctoral research fellow at Lethbridge Polytechnic, will soon begin a new role at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a senior research associate. Naouri will work with the Global Engineering and Research (GEAR) Center on developing a low-cost, solar-powered desalination and drip irrigation systems to benefit small farming operations and conserve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition named 2024’s Newsmaker of the Year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the second straight year, the Lethbridge Herald’s Newsmaker of the Year is. . .drum roll, please. . . The Lethbridge and District Exhibition. Unfortunately, again this year’s award is a dubious one given the issues plaguing the LDE, issues which have been on the minds of taxpayers since 2023 when the LDE’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cellphone donation can change a life
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 2nd, 2025
An old cellphone can ether sit around gathering dust, or it could literally be the difference between life and death for someone in need. The decision is yours. Lethbridge Family Services is asking residents to consider donating their old or unused cell phones to give survivors of domestic violence a tool to help with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group asking for Piikani chief to take firmer stance on coal mine
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 2nd, 2025
A group of Piikani Nation members are against the proposition of Grassy Mountain Coal Mine reopening and are asking their chief to take a hard stance and be a voice for the people. Concerns over the mine reopening began four years ago when Benga Mining Limited made a proposal to open the mine which would ... Read More »
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