Southern Alberta News
Dueling pianists throw down the gauntlet at the Empress
By Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
A Canadian group specializing in interactive piano shows are preparing to hit the stage in Fort Macleod. The Dueling Piano Kings are getting set to battle for the piano-playing crown on the Empress Theatre stage Friday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. During this interactive show, the performers will try to out-play one another based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing adjourned after disagreement on assault facts
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who threatened to shoot people working at a Service Canada office in the city, had his sentencing hearing adjourned after he rejected allegations that he also punched another man in an unrelated altercation. Bradley Kim Bergman pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of threats to cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May Day rally marches in solidarity with workers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
A small group of local union workers participated in the first May Day Solidarity walk to take place in Lethbridge in years along 5 Avenue South on Sunday afternoon. The group marched from Civic Centre Park to the Galt Museum as an act of celebrating solidarity for workers. “So every May 1 in various places ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge teacher ‘epitome of a role model’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ashley Zrim is honoured to be the Lethbridge School Division nominee for the Edwin Parr Award that recognizes excellence in teachers starting their professional careers in Alberta. Every year, school divisions in the province submit the name of a first-year teacher as their nominee for the award which is sponsored by the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air show returning after five-year hiatus
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
The Lethbridge International Airshow is a go this July after a board decision was made early last month. The Airshow, which was last held in 2017, was in jeopardy of not taking flight this year due to the need for board members and volunteers. “The board is in place now, so it’s a go ahead,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Bike Swap on the road again
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
Alberta Bike Swap returned to Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park on Saturday to take donated bikes and sell others for people who were looking for a sale. Chris and Laura Grant founded the event known as the Calgary Bike Swap in 2011 and thought it was a great concept and they incorporated the Alberta Bike Swap. Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets year in jail for unlawful confinement, related charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who threatened to hurt another individual, then two weeks later blindfolded and abducted a 16-year-old youth, has received a one-year jail sentence. Royer Sopal Caldera, who will also be on probation for 18 months after he is released, pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of unlawful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes shining light on Mental Health Week
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
Mental Health Week in Canada is hoping to increase awareness of people’s mental health. May 2 to 8 is Mental Health Week in Canada with May 7 being Children’s Mental Health Day. This national time of recognition provides an opportunity to find the services available to help and raise awareness around mental health. One of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Precipitation vital as seeding gets underway
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2022
Spring has arrived in southern Alberta as farmers take to the fields. Seeding season has just begun and moisture levels are varied across the province. April has been unusually cold, with many agricultural areas only seeing temperatures this low once every 12 years. According to the Agricultural Moisture Situation Update published by the Government of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three wishes for success with Aladdin Jr. production
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Father Leonard Van Tighem School Drama students are gearing up to finally be able to showcase their upcoming production which has been three years in the making. Aladdin Jr, which was originally going to be showcased in 2020, will be finally on stage next week for a two day performance at the Yates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hoping to entice university students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College offered prospective students the opportunity to explore the University transferable options from different programs at the college Friday afternoon. The University Transfer Mini Fair took place at the Garden Court Restaurant, where interested future students had the opportunity to learn about university transfer opportunities in the college’s General Arts and Science ... Read More »
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