Southern Alberta News
Local author sees first novel published in fantasy genre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta author has released the first novel of a series meant to help readers disconnect from reality, to explore far away worlds with new species and intergalactic romance. Author of Far Away Home: The Knowing, Jantina Herrick, also known as J.T Conners, says her book is an easy read so people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not guilty plea entered in Pincher Creek homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old woman accused of killing another woman during an altercation late last year, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. Melissa Martens-Lagasse entered the plea Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, where she also pleaded not guilty to one count of causing an indignity to a human body. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piikani working with government to resolve LNID water access
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Piikani Nation is denying that it is blocking a water infrastructure project on the Oldman River. A report last week on website realagriculture.com said water users in the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District are fearing they won’t be able to access much-needed water from the Oldman River for crops and feedlot operations due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Society status opens donations drive for Project Sunflower
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Project Sunflower has obtained incorporation as a not-for-profit in Alberta under the Societies Act and is now able to help Ukrainians in more ways than before. “Now that we have legal status it allows us to operate, not just to collect information from people, but we can start collecting donations, which we’re going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young leather maker showcases her craft at Handmade Market
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
Rayne Bruised Head established The Nerdy Rodeo Girl Custom Leather small business in 2020 and had an array of products for sale at the Lethbridge Handmade Market on Saturday at Exhibition Park. Bruised Head said she does a lot of belts, caps and toques in the winter. Brushes, purses, wallets, and western wear could also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration begins for national lake monitoring this summer
By Nicholas Allen Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
The impacts of climate change on freshwater lakes are being studied through community-based water monitoring. Living Lakes Canada has begun asking people to register to monitor their favourite lakes as part of the 2nd Annual National Lake Blitz. Anyone with a camera can participate, with free kits being sent out upon registration for the program. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotarians back on the road to Mexico for Los Amigos
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
The Los Amigos Project departed the Canadian Tire south parking lot early Sunday morning for Mazatlan, Mexico. The project has been running since 2011 when members of the Lethbridge Sunrise Rotary Club wintered down in Mexico and noted there was a need for many things for the people. “So they came home and (thought) what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not guilty plea in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the protest in Coutts earlier this year has pleaded not guilty and will be tried by a judge and jury in Court of Queen’s Bench with a preliminary hearing. The accused, Chris Carbert, entered the plea Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he appeared by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges withdrawn following death of accused
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Numerous charges against a 26-year-old Lethbridge man relating to criminal offences last year and earlier this year, have been withdrawn. The Crown withdrew the charges against Wesley Charles Johnson Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, after explaining the accused had recently died. Johnson was arrested March 9 after police, including members of the tactical unit, ... Read More »
1 responseSchool board trustee remembered for decades of service
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Longtime Lethbridge school trustee Janice Foster has died at the age of 81. Foster, who just last fall chose not to run again for the Lethbridge School District board, died at home Tuesday. Foster was a long-time advocate for the under-privileged, at-risk children and children with special needs. She fostered more than 60 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta farmers on the fence about carbon credits
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The School of Public Policy of the University of Calgary has released a report on why Alberta farmers are reluctant to use carbon credits that can potentially help lower emissions. Report authors Nimanthika Lokuge and Sven Anders provide a comprehensive review highlighting the gaps in existing knowledge related to agricultural carbon credits and ... Read More »
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