Southern Alberta News
Blues hall-of-famer Michael Charles returns to Lethbridge and friends at The Slice
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
An evening of soulful blues with Michael Charles is coming to Lethbridge late next month. The Chicago Blues Hall of Famer has a selection of his more than 40 releases, plus some hits from other familiar artists, ready for the March show. Charles is no stranger to Lethbridge either, performing at The Slice three times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaitlyn’s ready to tackle new role with LSCO
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
The new Executive Director of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is eager to hit the ground running. Kaitlynn Weaver took over the position from Rob Miyashiro on Mar. 10. Miyashiro stepped down from the LSCO at the end of last year after nearly 17 years of service. He’s now focusing on his full-time role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen has overcome challenges over past year
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
While the Soup Kitchen faced challenges in the last year, it continues to focus how they have been blessed to be able to continue to serve the vulnerable population in Lethbridge. For the last 40 years, the Soup Kitchen has served three hot meals Monday through Saturday and two meals each Sunday. At their annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends LDE finance reporting quarterly
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Monthly reporting on the Lethbridge and District Exhibition finances  will be changed to quarterly if city council accepts a recommendation from its  Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC voted on Thursday to recommend council have City administration provide quarterly reports starting with its June 12  meeting. The SPC consists of the mayor and all members of council. During the meeting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildlife Act changes welcomed by Federation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Proposed changes to the Wildlife Act support updated, fair and responsible stewardship of Alberta’s wildlife and landscapes, says the Alberta Wildlife Federation. Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to the Wildlife Act to update regulations and modernize wildlife management practices. The proposed changes aim to improve the effectiveness of wildlife management, enhance hunting and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto gets coronation medal from Premier herself
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned numerous accolades during his decades in the music business, and one that the 82-year-old promoter and entrepreneur received in February may be among his most treasured. Sakamoto, who defied doubters by proving he could run a world-class music promotion business based in Lethbridge, was bestowed with a King Charles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCH production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ supporting youth advocacy centre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School Drama students are ready to entertain audiences with their latest production, Mamma Mia!, from tonight until March 22 at the Knights of Columbus Eggplant Theatre. The musical, which features the unforgettable hits of ABBA, will transport audiences to a sun-soaked Greek island with a unique set design. The “in-the-round” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City chucks recycling fee in the trash
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s no joke — starting April 1 city residents will no longer pay for curbside recycling on their utility bills. That’s the date the City of Lethbridge officially opts in to the new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation established by the Alberta government. The City’s blue bin program is presently a utility charge on residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD competition puts students carpentry skills to the test
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge Region has partnered with CAREERS The Next Generation and the Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute for the third annual Who BILDs it Best competition. The competition will see high school students with various carpentry skills build a project in a live action event during the Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local researchers break new ground on prenatal stress
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 13th, 2025
New research from the University of Lethbridge could revolutionize how we think about the effects of stress on pregnant moms and their babies. Stephanie King, the lead author of the study, and Gerlinde Metz recently joined a team of researchers to examine the consequences of prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) on four generations of rat offspring, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anti-coal group submits petition to province
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
The Water For Food Group has announced that they have concluded the Official Petition signature collection process and submitted the petition to the legislature for review. In a release they state that when the non-binding plebiscite took place in the Crowsnest Pass, 1,957 people voted for the Grassy Mountain coal project, but they received 6,787 ... Read More »
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