Southern Alberta News
Phillips says Bank of Canada rate hike will impact Alberta families
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the Bank of Canada hiking its benchmark interest rate to one per cent on Wednesday to help stifle high inflation, Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips was wary of what this could mean for struggling families in the province. “The cost of everything is going up and today’s rate hike could make life more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP ag critic makes Lethbridge stop in southern Alberta tour
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2022
The province can boast a balanced budget and still put some of that into the pockets of Albertans. While some slightly un-spring-like conditions pelted southern Alberta this week, Heather Sweet, NDP Critic for Rural Economic Development, Agriculture and Forestry made the trek down from Edmonton for a tour which included stops in Medicine Hat, Fort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multi-year sentences for couple convicted of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old pregnant woman has been sent to a federal penitentiary for smuggling drugs into Alberta four years ago. Kirandeep Toor, who is expecting her second child, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to nine years in prison for her role in bringing 84 kilograms of cocaine into the province. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind turbine program attracting North American recruiters
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Representatives of multiple wind companies from across Canada gathered in the Wind Turbine Technician (WTT) lab of Lethbridge College to showcase opportunities for future graduates. As part of their Wind Industry Day on Friday the WTT program gave students and members of the community an opportunity to hear from various companies looking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EPIC show opens career horizons for area students
By Dale Woodard - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2022
So what do you want to be when you grow up? Students attending EPIC 2022Â perhaps didn’t have to answer that question right away, but they were given an idea or two about what their potential future looks like. EPIC 2022Â hit the Exhibition Park South Pavilion Wednesday, hosting 900 students from 45 schools across southwestern Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L theft case stalled in court proceedings
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Scheduling a trial for a Lethbridge woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge continues to be delayed while her case makes its way through various court proceedings. Trial dates for Donna Court were expected to be set last month, but scheduling of the trial was adjourned while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adaptable Outdoors opens experience for people with disabilities
By Christina Scott - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
Braeson Schacher peered up at the doctor from his hospital bed, faced with a life-altering question. He knew the answer he provided would change his life forever. After a moment, the 18 year old swallowed hard, steeled himself and declared: “Take them.” Although agreeing to the amputation of both his legs was immensely difficult, Braeson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank volunteer honoured for 5000 hours of service
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A significant milestone has been reached by an Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge volunteer who has been donating her time for over 25 years to help those in need. After retiring from a career as a pharmacist, Iris Richardson started volunteering at the Interfaith Food Bank and now has reached 5000 volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug-impaired driver fined and suspended
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old man charged with driving while impaired by drugs has been fined and prohibited from driving for a year. Blair Allan Beazer pleaded guilty recently in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving, and was fined $1,000. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without insurance and was fined $3,000. Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spotty performance at AIMCo since inception, says SACPA speaker
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
Southern Albertans were provided with an update last week on the investment climate in the province and how government is managing its assets. The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) welcomed Robert Ascah, a research fellow at the Parkland Institute, to its Thursday session. Talking about the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, AIMCo, and Ascah’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit has long and storied history in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives hosted retired LA Transit management team member Diane Boulton, to discuss the history of public transit in Lethbridge recently as part of their Galt Present series. Boulton’s career with Lethbridge Transit started in 1978 as a school bus operator. She worked her way through the company until 2013, ... Read More »
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