Southern Alberta News
Women’s health shouldn’t be taboo, says doctor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted their second annual International Women’s Day Leadership Conference Wednesday under the theme “Leaders Who Change the Conversation.” Dena McMartin, vice-president research and master of ceremony, said they brought together women from the university and broader community to spend time together, learn from each other, network and celebrate the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City gets housing grant funding from feds, province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge is among four Alberta cities that will benefit from a new federal-provincial partnership aimed at supporting the homeless population. Randy Boissonault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Jason Nixon, Alberta Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced Tuesday in Edmonton that $35 million in funding from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism Lethbridge teams up with Exhibition to attract events
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge recently announced a partnership with Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE) to attract 500-plus attendee conferences that maximize the capacity of the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre and surrounding venues. Dominika Wojcik, Senior Director of Communications at Tourism Lethbridge, said the partnership is a long-term strategy as events that are being planned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City votes no on new election laws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday sent a strong message to the provincial government that it doesn’t support the ban on electronic ballot counting devices in October’s municipal election. Council unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Rajko Dodic asking the provincial government to let the City of Lethbridge tabulate votes in October’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EMS moves from AHS to Acute Care Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is transferring emergency health services from Alberta Health Services to Acute Care Alberta, a move it says will “enhance specialized expertise, improve care and focus, and strengthen this  vital component of the health care system.” Emergency health services under the oversight of Acute Care Alberta  “will work to enhance emergency care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot education highlight of new polytechnic courses
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 12th, 2025
Lethbridge Polytechnic has announced two new programs for the fall of 2025. Along with the new programs, the polytechnic has also revamped its Medical Office and Unit Clerk Programs. The General Arts and Science centre will receive two new programs, which include A’paititapiskinimaattsaa (Weasel People Education) and Kinesiology. A’paitsitapiskinimaattsaa is open to domestic and international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale youth making waves in the wakesurfing world
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2025
Young Coaldale world champion wakesurfer Greyson Hantke has been making waves in the sport since learning to get up on board when he was five years old at Stafford Lake. “My parents have done it for a while for sure but never as something big,” said Hantke. “I’ve always been on the boat … growing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get ready to spring those clocks ahead
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Welcome back to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, when a lot of people may wake up realizing they forgot to turn the clocks on walls, stoves, wrists and SUVs ahead an hour. It’s that semi-annual time of year when sleep patterns are once again disrupted because of a time change whose value is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bear’s Hump tops the list of best views in Canada
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 8th, 2025
A global study which analyzed almost 500,000 traveller reviews has deemed that Waterton’s Park’s Bear’s Hump has conquered all the rest in being the best view in Canada. Remitly, a provider of digital financial services, has uncovered Canada’s best-kept-scenic secrets, analyzing over 483,000 reviews across 411 popular attracts. By identifying locations with the highest percentage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Acres Foundation celebrates 65 years
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Green Acres Foundation will be celebrating its 65th business anniversary next month, which means the foundation is now old enough to move into one of its residences. “On Apr. 11, 1960, Green Acres Foundation came into existence,” says Dawna Coslovi, Green Acres. “We were one of a few foundations in the province that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsies production teaches students about dedication
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com St. Francis Junior High School Performing Arts students are ready to delight audiences with their latest production, Disney’s Newsies, running from March 11-15. Dino Caputo, director talked to media about what those attending can expect to see next week and said that this production is a professional level production performed by junior high ... Read More »
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