Southern Alberta News
Holy Spirit school division keeping eye on cell phone policy
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Alberta’s minister of education Demetrios Nicolaides announced last month that in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year, the province will be implementing restrictions on personal mobile devices and access to social media in K-12 schools. The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division welcomed the news, but admitted it won’t be much of a stretch beyond the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge senior caught with gun and drugs put on probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old pensioner caught with a gun and drugs earlier this year will have a criminal record but won’t have to spend any time in custody. Betty Hanson pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yates show to pay tribute to King of Pop
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Showtime Australia is bringing an international tribute to the late king of pop Michael Jackson to the Yates Memorial Theatre on Wednesday evening with a full scale production of his greatest hits. Cape Town native Garth Field as Michael Jackson in The Michael HIStory Show said the tribute is bringing back songs like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streets Alive fundraiser takes wing
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Streets Alive Mission hosted a Wing Ding community event on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park to raise awareness about the organization’s programs and provide a sense of community. “Wing Ding is really about community and it is a community event,” said Jennifer Lepko, Streets Alive Mission chief development officer. “Streets Alive Mission is a community-funded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC hears update on Team Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge will again be heading to Edmonton Lethbridge to meet with politicians and government departments for three days. The eighth Team Lethbridge mission will have 19 participating organizations from the community. The last mission in 2022 had 23 organizations. Trevor Lewington, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Development Lethbridge, gave a rundown recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Chamber honours local entrepreneur
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local business owner has been recognized as female entrepreneur of the year by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce after serving the community for almost two decades. Marci Stickel, owner and Chief Executive Officer of LA Chefs, was recognized last week after being nominated a few months back by an unknown source, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest competition showcases best of barbecue
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Smokers churned out many racks of ribs over the weekend during Ribfest at Exhibition Park. Ribs were not only being handed out as part of meals to attendees but allowed competitors to create the best sauce and rib style in a competition in hopes of hoisting the trophy and adding another banner to the food ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eventful weekend culminates in Canada Day fireworks
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Residents will be treated to a busy long weekend, with Canada Day celebrations acting as the cherry on top. Beginning yesterday and carrying through the weekend, events such as Rib Fest, the Mosaic Music Festival and more will keep residents entertained ahead of Canada Day. On the 157th anniversary of our nation, activities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents are reminded to stay sober while driving this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com This Canada Day long weekend will likely end in a bang, but residents are urged to ensure that bang comes from fireworks and not their vehicles. Impaired driving, whether it be from alcohol, drugs or a phone, can cause serious and lifelong damages, if not worse. Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who disposed of dead body to learn her fate in August
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm woman who has been waiting for months to learn her fate for disposing of a dead body, is finally scheduled to be sentenced, but not for a few more weeks. Michelle Lee Toth, who pleaded guilty more than three months to the criminal charge of interfering with a dead body, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank celebrating Canada Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Canada Day around the corner the Interfaith Food Bank is ready to celebrate, while also giving the community an opportunity to learn about what the day means to Indigenous peoples. Taylor Doyle, marketing and communications with the IFB told the Herald Thursday they are very excited for Canada Day this year with ... Read More »
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