Southern Alberta News
Parkland report highlights challenges of new child care plan
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The Parkland Institute is offering some solutions to a number of glaring challenges it sees in Alberta’s new child care plan. It was announced by the UCP government on Jan. 30 that parents with children from newborn to kindergarten age will start paying a flat fee of $326.25 per child per month for full-time care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to address housing concerns
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is addressing concerns over the recent support  of city council for new housing projects in the London Road area. Council in January voted to approve several projects that were the subject of public hearings on Dec. 10. Two of those projects, which call for the construction of a pair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother charged in teenaged son’s death
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
Lethbridge police have charged a 38-year-old woman with criminal negligence causing the death of her 13-year-old son. On Dec. 26 police responded to the sudden death of a 13-year-old boy, whose body was found along the 1600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Following further investigation, police say it was determined the victim and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold snap a good time to remember fire safety
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Due to the recent extreme cold, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is sharing some heating safety tips with residents while they navigate the cold snap. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshall with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, says the cold snap is the perfect time to remind residents on how to stay safe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huge donation goes toward helping city’s less fortunate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (E-Free) donated almost a quarter-million dollars on Wednesday to support the expansions of Streets Alive and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. Through the annual Advent Conspiracy Project. The project was created in 2006 by a group of pastors in the U.S. to help refocus the Christmas season on Jesus by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province encouraging residents to explore electricity options
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Government of Alberta announced on Tuesday they are encouraging Albertans to explore their electricity options and take charge of their power bill through an advertising campaign. While most Albertan’s choose to sign competitive contracts with one of over 50 electricity providers in the province’s competitive market, but those who don’t or are first-time rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariffs top of mind for many heading into CattleCon, including the Alberta producers
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 5th, 2025
Representatives of Alberta Beef Producers are in San Antonio, Texas this week to attend CattleCon, held by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and will meet with U.S. stakeholders to discuss the impact of potential tariffs. CattleCon is known as the beef industry’s biggest event of the year and over 25 years it has grown into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New program to expand benefits for disabled
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 5th, 2025
The province announced a new program Tuesday to help support those with disabilities, but also allow them the flexibility to work without losing their health benefits. The Alberta Disability Assistance Program is (ADAP) will begin July 2026 and will work alongside the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), to encourage those who are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bringing Hearts Home gala finds support for cardiac centre campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge cardiologist Dr. Sayeh Zielke is dedicated to Bringing Hearts Home. Zielke, who has tirelessly led efforts to convince the Alberta government to build a cardiac care centre in Lethbridge, was given a standing ovation Saturday night as she ascended the podium of what was called the largest fundraising event in Lethbridge’s history. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plungers set to freeze for a good cause
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Warning: your teeth might start chattering from reading this story. The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, is encouraging Lethbridge and area residents to support the 2025 Polar Plunge this Saturday and brave the cold water with them. Constable Braylon Hyggen, one of the event organizers, told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop aims to spark interest in trades for females
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
Women only make up 7 per cent of workers in trades, but the Coaldale Home Hardware is hoping to entice more people who identify as female to a free hands-on workshop on Wednesday. Mark Heinen, owner of the Coaldale Home Hardware, says the Spark Your Skills event open to females in Grades 10-12 will be ... Read More »
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