Southern Alberta News
Christmas Hope Campaign looking for volunteers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas Hope Campaign approaching quickly, the various organizations taking part in brightening the holidays for those in need are looking for volunteers. Christmas Hope is a multi-agency collaboration, serving the community at Christmas, including the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic students explore public safety opportunities
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
Lethbridge Polytechnic invited students last week to join them at their “Pathway To Public Safety – Networking Day 2024” as a recruitment opportunity for public service members. This event was located in the Trades Department of Lethbridge Polytechnic. There were multiple booths of first responders recruiting new hires, and answering important questions. There were also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tribute event celebrates addictions recovery
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 6th, 2024
People of all walks of life were able to enjoy a meal and partake in music at Southminster United Church. Kii-Maa-Pii-Pii-Tsin, an organization who helps those struggling with addiction and homelessness, recently held a Tribute to Recovery alongside Denis Grady from Franciscan and Friends, Kirby Smith, director of the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council, Richard Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches grants to improve rural health care
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is investing $12 million over two years into a pair of grants aimed at improving team-based primary health care. Both the Rural Team Recruitment Grant and the Municipality Supported Clinics Grant will get $6 million over the two years. Health minister Adriana LaGrange made the announcement Tuesday morning. The Rural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increasing electoral divisions part of new provincial legislation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is introducing four pieces of legislation which would if approved by the legislature make changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, the Public’s Right to Know Act, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act and the Alberta Evidence Act. The changes are included in Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum launches sports-themed exhibits
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
The Galt Museum officially launched two new temporary sports-themed exhibits of Game Play and Building a Legacy: The Sportsplex at 50 on Saturday at a launch party. Game Play is a highly interactive exhibit that allows for museum goers to learn the social importance of games and play and pairs hand-on activities and culture. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Teachers Association wants government to rethink Bill 27
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2024
Bill 27 was introduced last Thursday and if it is passed by the provincial government, the Education Amendment Act will support families and students navigating complex conversations around gender identity, sexual orientation, and human sexuality, whilst also supporting continuity in students’ learning during a public health emergency or state of emergency. At least, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers Big Sisters exceeds fundraising goal at gala
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jen Visser and her team with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District on Saturday were hoping to equal last year’s record of $85,000 after expenses raised during the organization’s “Big Gala.” But Saturday’s sold-out event that attracted 400 people to the Coast Hotel for a live and silent auction did more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expo kicks off Christmas market season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
Christmas spirit was in the air during the annual Holiday Artisan and Gift Expo hosted by the Domesticated Divas Events at Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre on Saturday. There were a mixture of local artisan and small business vendors displaying their products and many had Christmas items ready for purchase. Kids had the chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man facing fraud, money laundering charges
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
The Alberta Securities Commission and the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing Integrated Market Enforcement Team said on Monday that Thomas Norman David Fiddler of Lethbridge has been charged with five offences under the Criminal Code following an investigation by the Joint Serious Offences Team (JSOT). Fiddler has been criminally charged with four counts of fraud over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special flyby planned for Remembrance Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com On Remembrance Day a Harvard MK IV will flyby the Lethbridge Cenotaph located outside of the Yates Memorial Theatre before heading to Coaldale, Raymond and Sterling. Geoffrey Brayne, pilot of the Harvard MK IV, said that he will be flying the airplane in tribute to all those who served in the military. “We ... Read More »
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