Southern Alberta News
Patio season success promotes downtown businesses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When the weather co-operates, Lethbridge residents will soon be able to enjoy a meal and drink on patios – with or without lanterns – thanks to the continuation of a City of Lethbridge program. And maybe Kim Mitchell’s classic ode to summertime may serenade people as they enjoy the ambience of outdoors downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers and Big Sisters finally gets to celebrate expansion
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District held its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate their expansion that was initially completed in 2020. The expansion added on over 1,000 square feet over two storeys to the organization’s location along 6 Avenue South. “Today, we’re finally able to have our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal-provincial boost for transit funding on the way
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is thrilled to receive transit funding from the provincial government. Earlier this month, the government announced financial support for transit systems hit hard by the pandemic. The province is committing $79.5 million, which will be matched by Ottawa, to support 26 Alberta communities. That total of $150 million will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forged document in vehicle sale ‘very disturbing’ says judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who processed a forged document to help sell a vehicle, has been placed on house arrest. Trent Vernon Elberg, 29, was given an eight-month conditional sentence Wednesday after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of using a forged document. During the first three months of his sentence, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dealership drive-away nets thief 30 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man has given a whole new meaning to the term test drive. Andrew Michael Marshall received a short jail sentence after he drove a 2009 Hyundai Elantra off a dealership lot in March, without anyone’s permission. At about 11 a.m. on March 4 Lethbridge police received a call from a Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial involving cannabis retail robbery requires more time
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to run this summer for a man accused of robbing a cannabis store last year has been cancelled. Hank Lee Tremblay was scheduled to stand trial for one day in August, but during a hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, the trial was cancelled after the Crown noted it will require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen topped all candidates in 2021 campaign fundraising
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com How much did candidates running for municipal office and school boards raise and spend during their most recent election campaigns? That information is now available on the City of Lethbridge website where full disclosure can be found of funds raised by candidates last October for mayor, council and school board positions. The information ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Site work underway on new westside elementary school
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Site work has started at the future home of a new west Lethbridge public elementary school. The new K-5 school will be situated in the Garry Station subdivision and construction is slated to start next year with a planned opening date in September 2025. Melcor Developments is installing new utilities, doing road alignment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of horrors set to splatter U of L stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Drama Department is gearing up for their final mainstage production, which is set to have their audience squirming in their seats and shrieking with fear and delight. They caution their last performance is not meant for the faint of heart as there will be blood gushing, brain fluid and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medical officer of health warns of risks using cannabis with other substances
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With cannabis legal in Canada, some may have been tempted to heartily indulge on the infamous 4/20 “pot holiday.” But mixing that substance with other substances such as alcohol or tobacco may cause harm, according to Dr. Mila Luchak, South Zone Medical Officer of Health. The 2021 Canadian Cannabis survey showed about 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juno-nominated blues artist opening for ZZ Top, Cheap Trick
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Sue Foley won’t have much time to make an impression when she opens for Cheap Trick and ZZ Top Wednesday April 27 at the Enmax Centre but the Queen of Texas Blues has already done that time and time again. Foley, the Canadian blues virtuoso who now calls Austin, Texas home, is back ... Read More »
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