Southern Alberta News
War veteran sentenced for pedestrian fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A war veteran who struck and killed her former spouse with a vehicle nearly two years ago, has received a federal prison sentence. Melissa Dumaine Whitegrass, who was facing charges of first-degree murder, assault with a weapon and dangerous driving causing death, pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to the single count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toy show brings out the kid in everyone
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
Over 1,500 people flocked to the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on Saturday for the Lethbridge Toy Show and Sale. First-year organizer Judy Sakalmeier took over the show in December from the previous co-ordinators. “It’s always had a really good name to it— it’s always had a good run — and people have always been interested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Albertan filmmaker premiers Cold Wind Blowing
By Ry Clarke For the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on March 15th, 2022
Up-and-coming southern Alberta filmmaker Dionne Copland’s feature film ‘Cold Wind Blowing’ premiered Monday at Calgary’s Globe Cinema, with a global release on DVD set for March 15. Copland is an aspiring young filmmaker who just recently graduated from the University of British Columbia’s film productions program in 2017. This is her first feature film and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relaxation and fun the goal of university ArtLabs
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
University of Lethbridge Art Gallery hosted an ArtLab arts and crafts day on Saturday at the UHall Atrium. The event gives the opportunity for university students and community members to come out and enjoy in-person arts, crafts and snacks. “It’s important right now to let people just relax and have fun—especially with all the stressful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Further adjournment in Coutts pastor case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has been remanded since his arrest last month for participating in the freedom blockade at Coutts, is still waiting for direction from her client before deciding how best to proceed with his charges. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Sarah ... Read More »
2 responsesHomeless campaign to remain virtual for 2022
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The “5 Days for the Homeless” Campaign is back online once again due to a combination of factors, including the ongoing pandemic and University of Lethbridge strike. The University of Lethbridge Dhillon Business Students’ Association is organizing the event once again this year and Elizabeth Waddle, director of the 2022 campaign said there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansbridge talks media in college Disrupter series
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Long-time media personality and former chief correspondent for CBC News, Peter Mansbridge, headlined Lethbridge College’s AgENT Disrupter Series on Thursday. Mansbridge spoke virtually with local media prior to the event and focused largely on the state of the media industry in Canada in 2022, the future for young journalists, and how mainstream media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition MLAs attack job loss numbers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP on Friday responded swiftly with strong criticism after Statistics Canada reported that Alberta lost 9,600 full-time jobs in February. The province did, however, gain 17,700 part-time positions, NDP finance critic and MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips spoke via Zoom to media along with energy critic Kathleen Ganley. The two addressed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woodard’s dedication to sports will be sorely missed
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Not every reporter who comes through a newsroom makes a lasting impression on the community they cover. But others do. And after nearly 14 years serving the local sports community in Lethbridge as a sports reporter and editor with the Lethbridge Herald, Dale Woodard has proven himself to be one of those remarkable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New principal taking the reins at École St. Mary
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com École St. Mary from the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division will have a new principal for the coming 2022/2023 school year. Kiera Bouchard will be transitioning from her role as associate principal to principal of École St. Mary, a position she has held since 2018. “I’m really excited about having the opportunity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compass pilot project hopes to build social infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The process of accessing social support can be confusing involving multiple agencies and different requirements, but with the help of a new platform the process might become a bit smoother. As previously announced by the City, Lethbridge has become one of three alpha sites in the Compass pilot project led by Helpseeker Technologies. ... Read More »
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