Southern Alberta News
Local auto history races to the finish line
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
This history lesson went right into overdrive. An automotive history of southern Alberta and some very familiar Lethbridge names was firmly in gear as the Galt Museum’s Hands On History hosted the Cool Cars program Saturday afternoon at the museum. “It’s to go along with the exhibition we have in the hallway called Magnificent Motoring, ... Read More »
1 responsePotential strike looms over university faculty negotiations
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Faculty voted 92 per cent for strike action, association president Dan O’Donnell told the Herald. Of faculty members, 87 per cent cast a ballot. “That’s huge. That’s stronger than Concordia which was already a very strong strike vote,” O’Donnell ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in impaired driving fatality remains in custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death more than two years ago, and who has been sitting in remand at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre for 17 months, will remain in custody while his matters continue to make their way through court. Wesley Brian Phillips, whose sister was willing ... Read More »
1 responseTheatre patrons hungry for ‘A Dinner Party’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Drama Department is ready to welcome members of the community to enjoy their newest production A Dinner Party by Christopher Duthie. The third Mainstage of the 2021-2022 season, A Dinner Party will run from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12 at 7:30 pm nightly on the University Theatre stage. When asked what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation to assist YWCA’s Amethyst Project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Amethyst Project has received a large donation from Century 21, which will help them continue offering a third option to victims of sexual assault. “The third option provides individuals the gift of time, to heal and to build the courage to face the next steps to an investigation,” said Tracy James, ... Read More »
2 responsesCrown recommends 12-15 sentence for couple guilty of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A California couple caught smuggling drugs into Alberta four years ago could face more than a dozen years in prison if a judge agrees with a Crown recommendation. Crown Prosecutors Kent Brown and Domenic Puglia have recommended Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor receive a sentence of 12-15 years in a federal penitentiary for trying to ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition celebrating 125 years in 2022
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition is celebrating its 125th birthday and southern Albertans are invited to join in the festivities. As the party kicks off, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced the 2022 Signature Event line-up Friday with the intent to deliver re-imagined event experiences to the community and the 400,000 guests that gather on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EV charging initiative hopes to energize southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An electric tidal wave is rolling over the automotive industry and SouthGrow Regional Economic Development is ready to make a splash in it thanks to a federal investment. The federal government is investing $2 million in the SouthGrow region to support the deployment and installation of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This money ... Read More »
1 responsePoisonous batch of opioids circulating in region
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
A poisonous batch of opioids have resulted in an increase in poisoning seen in Lethbridge, Fort Macleod and the Blood Tribe community. The Blood Tribe Communications team distributed an alert on social media on Thursday, asking people to be aware of the bad batch. The post read in part, “Absolutely do not use alone, always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen highlights positives after first 100 days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In their first 100 days since being sworn into office, mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council have faced challenges and experienced some accomplishments. “It’s been great, we’ve got a wonderful council and doing some great things,” the mayor said Friday morning. Among council’s accomplishments is creating the Gateway to Opportunity action plan where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival set to return
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Board of Directors of the Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival Society announced their 2022 festival will be an in-person event. This year the Festival will run from March 28 to April 9 and registration is now open until 11:59 pm on Friday, Feb. 18. “We’ve been in the city, ... Read More »
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