Southern Alberta News
U of L students affected by strike impacts
By Ry Clark - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
Ahead of a ratification vote on a new deal Monday evening, the University of Lethbridge labour dispute had entered its sixth week. On Friday a community appreciation rally was held at Lethbridge city hall where dozens came out to show support for the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association, which had been both on strike and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upside Downtown festival marks return for AAC events
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
The Upside Downtown Winter Festival allowed many local musicians to play in front of a crowd during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Southminster United Church on Saturday. “It really is about providing our local performers an opportunity and an opportunity for the people of Lethbridge to come and support them,” said Tara Gillanders, projects manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pastor charged in Coutts blockade seeking bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has been held in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre since he was denied bail last month, is expected to make another bid for his freedom today. Pawlowski failed to make bail Feb.16 following a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, but he is scheduled to have a bail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP inflation plan aims to put cash back in Alberta pockets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP is suggesting $1 billion in relief will be coming for Albertans if they are elected when Albertans go back to the polls. NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips made the announcement in Red Deer Monday morning. Phillips along with NDP Children’s Services Critic Rakhi Pancholi and Seniors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New app launched for scheduled City services
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Can’t remember if garbage or recycling gets picked up this week? There’s now an app for that. Lethbridge Loop, a free app available for Apple and Android products, is now available to give residents notice of planned and scheduled City services. The app replaces the text messaging service the City has used to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Live musical to jumpstart season at St. Francis
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Performing Arts students at St. Francis Junior High School will be showcasing their latest performance ‘Beauty and The Beast Jr.’ from Mar. 25 – 29. Musical director Chris Hartman said St. Francis Junior High School has a proud history of musical theatre going back approximately 20 years. He said he has enjoyed working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents as Teachers host 25th anniversary
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2022
After COVID delayed their official 25th anniversary in April 2021, the South Region Parents as Teachers was able to hold an in-person celebration at the Yates Theatre on Saturday afternoon. PAT is an evidence-based home visiting model that promotes the early developmental learning and health of children by engaging their parents and caregiver. The model ... Read More »
1 responseCTF Debt Clock tour stops in city
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2022
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Debt Clock tour stopped in Lethbridge on Friday afternoon. The mobile truck shows a digital real time of the $ 1 trillion debt increase that Canada is facing due to the Trudeau government. “This is a brand-new Debt Clock and we needed a brand new one because the Trudeau government broke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leaf secures animal welfare rankingt
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Maple Leaf Foods has been honoured for its efforts to take care of and improve animal welfare. The company this week was ranked among a small group of global leaders by the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare. Maple Leaf Foods was among 12 companies worldwide to be ranked in BBFAW’s Tier 2. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CIRA launches annual digital grants program
By Ry Clark - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2022
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority, CIRA, is launching a campaign to help fund projects across Canada that improve Internet across the country. More than $1 million in grants will be awarded to eligible projects submitted before the April 13 deadline. Eligibility is open to all non-profits, Indigenous communities, charities, researchers, and community members. Projects will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman accused of trying to mail pets back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman who was charged nearly three years ago and accused of trying to mail a puppy and a kitten through Canada Post, is set to be back in court later this month. The matter for 56-year-old Jill Heather Marshall was addressed briefly this week in Lethbridge provincial court, but the ... Read More »
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