Southern Alberta News
Tanika Charles to play Geomatic Attic
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Tanika Charles takes centre stage at The Geomatic Attic byline: lethbridge herald Twice JUNO-nominated and two-time Polaris Prize listed Toronto soul songstress Tanika Charles plays The Geomatic Attic on Feb. 21. Charles is releasing her third studio album Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly on April 8. The album is slated to be released through Charles’ own label Unique Applause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community care campus pitched to Cultural and Social SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council has filed for information a report submitted by a Lethbridge resident about potential ways to address homelessness and addictions issues. In a five-minute presentation, Dennis Bremner discussed a proposal for a community care campus that would allow for proper care and traditional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Explosives and trafficking nets three year sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught in 2020 with drugs, cash and explosives, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Shaun Ryan Hlavach was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of possession of an explosive substance and possession of a prohibited weapon, and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips expects UCP to balance budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Phillips is hoping the UCP does the right thing when it announces the provincial budget on Feb. 24. The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West says with rising oil prices, the UCP has the chance to make a positive impact on Albertans with its next budget. “The UCP is likely to balance the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous students look toward future
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For Shelley Kirkvold, Thursday’s Striving for Higher Learning gathering at Catholic Central High School will just be the first of more to come. The ‘Iisopok’ksikatkimayaa — Striving for Higher Knowledge’ event at CCHS was specifically for grade 11 and 12 First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto launches new record label
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City music impresario Ron Sakamoto is making new moves in the entertainment industry. The legendary concert promoter’s company Sakamoto Agency has just launched a new record label. Called Sakamoto Music, and distributed worldwide by Warner Music Canada, the label has just signed its first artist – Canadian country singer Chris Buck. Sakamoto said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Are you looking to delve into Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s rich history and culture? If so, the Lethbridge Historical Society is inviting you to join them in a look back in time. The Lethbridge Historical Society is part of the Historical Society of Alberta’s membership drive that also includes Calgary, Edmonton, Peace Country Grande Prairie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author looking for a few good hockey stories
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Gordon Hunter is looking for a few good stories for a sequel to a book he wrote several years ago about hockey experiences. The retired University of Lethbridge professor has penned three books about hockey including one about the voices behind the microphones who do play-by-play of major junior and junior A hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City pushing forward with sale of Bowman
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday tasked administration with the job of preparing and developing a request for proposal process (RFP) that contemplates the sale of the Bowman Building to private entities. Administration has been asked to report back to council by May 24 on that effort. The motion was passed by a 6-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fourth man charged in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 12th individual who was arrested in relation to the protest at Coutts and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, had his matter addressed Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Jerry Mitchell Morin, who is remanded at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was not required to appear in court, but was represented by Calgary lawyer Andrew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-management arrangements off the table for U of L
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge won’t consider co-management arrangements preventing it from independently prioritizing the interests of stakeholders such as students, said the U of L in a Wednesday statement on its bargaining page. The university says its striking faculty association is not mandated to consider the interests of students or other stakeholders in ... Read More »
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