Southern Alberta News
MP Thomas sees social media backlash over Trudeau comments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas’ use of the word “dictator” to describe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is generating massive blowback on Twitter. Shannon Phillips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, was among those who took the Conservative MP to task for her words. “If she worked harder to deliver for the seat, she would earn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reforms have made Canada Pension Plan more sustainable
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Long gone is the era when Canadians worried if the Canada Pension Plan would be empty by the time they retired. Now, says Jeffrey Hodgson of CPP Investments, the most recent report by the independent Office of the Chief Actuary shows the Canada Pension Plan is expected to meet its obligations for at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Improving the community is a passion for YWCA honouree
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 46th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards recognized a local woman for her community leadership and community service Friday at the Sandman Signature Hotel. The nomination was made by Lethbridge Family Services director Michelle Gallucci to recognize the work that Trina Tymko has done and the impact she has had on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legacy of Hope supports delegation to Vatican
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residential school survivors and delegates are meeting with Pope Francis this week to seek an apology from the Catholic Church, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation is fully supporting them. National president of the LHF Adam North Peigan, who is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7, said the visit to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPC leadership candidate makes stop in Lethbridge
By Ry Clark - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Federal Conservative Party leadership candidate Joseph Bourgault was campaigning in Lethbridge Tuesday rallying support. Bourgault is a Saskatchewan business owner of Bourgault Tillage Tools and founder of the non-profit organization “Canadians for Truth, Freedom, and Justice”. The Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race has many potential candidates with Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, and Peter Mackay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local musician Shaela Miller tops in Project Wild
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Second time was lucky for Lethbridge’s Shaela Miller as she was announced winner of the $100,953 grand prize in the Project Wild artist development series last weekend. Miller earned the top award in the final season of the series after performing Saturday at Calgary’s King Eddy Hotel. Kyle McKearney of Airdrie and Drew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival results
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Monday, March 28 Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Solo – Up-Tempo – 7 and Under: 1. Isabelle Arceo; Musical Theatre Solo – Up-Tempo – 8 and Under: 1. Renne Whidden 2. Avery Steciw; Musical Theatre Solo – Ballad – 12 and Under: 1. Addy Miller Musical Theatre Solo – Ballad – 13 and Under: 1. Annie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges connected to shooting adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation in December remains in custody in Calgary while his lawyer prepares for a bail review in Court of Queen’s Bench. The matter for Bira Jamal Ahmed was in Lethbridge provincial court March 9, but adjourned to allow time for his lawyer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of victim frustrated by court delays
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The family of Brocket resident Linden Grier is still waiting for justice nearly a year after he was killed. Grier was beaten to death last May 24 in Fort Macleod. His family was waiting outside the Lethbridge Courthouse Wednesday morning to hear of a trial date for the man accused in the crime, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local UFA celebrates re-opening with new look
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) held a grand re-opening Wednesday for its Lethbridge Farm and Ranch Supply Store showcasing the new look since construction began back in the spring of 2021. The store offers members and customers a modernized experience with larger lanes for shopping among other improvements to allow a friendlier, natural flow for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s E-learning school will operate under a new name
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s board of trustees voted on March 23 to rename the E-learning School to Trinity E-Learning School. The name change comes after significant consultation and two surveys that were administered to give community feedback and the school division consulting with its Wisdom and Visioning Committee. “We are so grateful to all ... Read More »
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