Southern Alberta News
Agriculture sector seared by drought in 2021
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com It was a tale of dry conditions and drought throughout much of southern Alberta in 2021, and many agricultural producers watched prospects for a successful season wilt along with their crops. Even irrigation farmers felt the burn of the sun’s rays a little too harshly in some regions, which impacted crop yields. “I ... Read More »
1 responseFood drive-thru providing a hand up from hunger
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2021
A group specializing in helping southern Albertans is offering a hand up, not a hand out. Calgary Family Peer Connections, a mental health nonprofit that has also established a food rescue program to assist clients in food insecurities, set up shop at Weing’s Sprinkler Irrigation Specialists and J.R. Logistics for a drive-thru-style initiative Tuesday. However, ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas reflects back on the year that was 2021
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Throughout the year many Canadian politicians were predicting 2021 would see an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. When that prognostication turned out to be pretty far off the mark, getting “back to normal” just wasn’t in the cards for Canadians. Not even a “new normal.” Reflecting on the odd year that was, Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseCrews battle fires over holidays
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2021
Fire crews from four stations were assisted by Coaldale Fire Department as they attended a residential fire on the northside Lethbridge on Friday evening. The structural fire took place in a residential home on 18 Avenue North, and cold temperatures made the blaze difficult to manage. Crews were able to get the fire under control ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge County council approves 2022 budget
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 24th, 2021
Lethbridge County Council has approved the 2021-2023 Operating and 2021-2025 Capital Budgets. The capital budget is an estimate of just shy of $10 million and the operating budget is a total of $28,043,565 in operating expenditures be approved as the 2022 Interim Operating Budget until such time as a Final 2022 Operating Budget is approved. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say new impaired driving regulations help keep roads safe
By Ryan Dahlman - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on December 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDrdahlman@prairiepost.com The annual Christmas Check Stop campaign is one tool local law enforcement agencies have to keep Southern Alberta roads safer this holiday season. With the pandemic, there’s a been a steady mix of cancellation or limitation of some holiday-themed events mixed with a desire to let loose, acting Sgt. Brent Paxman, of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hobgoblin Foundation donating $50,000 over five years to Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
The Interfaith Food Bank announced earlier this week they have acquired a new “Food Bank Guardian,” a long-term commitment of support to ongoing operational costs. Those who make substantial, long term commitments to provide for the future of the food bank are honoured as “Guardians” to mark the legacy and impact they will provide for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Rhodes scholar credits rural education for success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman has become the recipient of a very prestigious scholarship. Kate Pundyk, a Crowsnest Pass native has received the Rhodes Scholarship to study in London at the Oxford Internet Institute, where she will pursue a master’s degree regarding how technology and international human rights relate. But this is just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale author’s ‘Canterberry Tales’ makes top 100 list
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local author has placed in the top 100 of the Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2021 with her book Canterberry Tales. “Kirkus Reviews review books for the library system, they review both published and self published books,” said Connie Penner, author of Canterberry Tales. Penner, who uses the pen name C.P. Hoff, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Legion poppy campaign exceeds goal
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Legion poppy campaign exceeded its goal for 2021 but the General Stewart branch is going to revisit using QR codes for donations next year. Glenn Miller, co-chair of the General Stewart branch told media Wednesday that the campaign goal of $90,000 was reached and so far has exceeded that figure by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas draws criticism over vaccination comments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas says people who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 shouldn’t be vilified for their decisions and deserve compassion instead. In a Facebook Live post on Dec. 16, Thomas also stated that more vaccinated people are being afflicted with COVID-19 and being admitted to hospitals than those who are ... Read More »
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