Southern Alberta News
Writer in Residence ready to mentor aspiring authors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is offering aspiring writers a chance to connect with and learn from a published author through their Writer in Residency program. Virtual Writer in Residence Richard Van Camp is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the author of 26 books in 26 years, best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L’Arche group in the running for international music contest
By medicinehatnews on November 17th, 2021
L’Arche Lethbridge is excited to be representing southern Alberta in Season 2 of Battle of the Fans, an online musical competition created by L’Arche Canada, hosted by adults with disabilities. L’Arche communities from across North America and around the world are battling each other with lip sync performances to spread disability awareness and encourage disability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vast majority of City employees vaccinated
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Tuesday that the vast majority of their employees are now vaccinated, since a policy was put in place in late September. “There have been four voluntary resignations from the city and no mandatory terminations of employment by the city,” said Jason Elliott, General Manager of People and Culture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas campaign brings hope for the holidays
By Trevor Busch LETHBRIDGE HERALD on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the holiday season just around the corner, multiple agencies in Lethbridge are joining together once again for the Christmas Hope campaign in an effort to make the season just a little bit brighter for those less fortunate. “Christmas Hope is back, and our whole purpose is to work together to ensure that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!String of criminal offences earn man prison timet
By Delon Shurtz on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 24-year-old southern Alberta man who racked up a slew of criminal offences over the past 19 months, including assaults and threats to cause death, has been sentenced to nearly five months in jail. Brandon Jesse Marshall was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to the charges, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Awards celebrating philanthropy
By Dale Woodard on November 16th, 2021
In a time of some much-needed positivity, the 2021 Inspiring Philanthropy Awards brings a sliver of light. It also highlighted individuals and companies alike as the 2021 Inspiring Philanthropy Awards were announced via a flag raising Monday morning a Lethbridge City Hall. “We’ve been hosting the Inspiring Philanthropy Awards in Lethbridge for about seven years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council requests report on changes to transit
By Al Beeber on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council in its first meeting of a new term approved five official business motions put forward by councillor Ryan Parker Monday. Those motions included one that council request the City Manager to provide a report to city council on the impact of the most recent changes to the transit system. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves sentencing decision for assault in gang-style attack
By Delon Shurtz on November 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing of an 18-year-old man who was only a youth when he stabbed another boy in the back during a gang-style attack in December 2019, has been adjourned until the new year. The man, who can’t be identified because of his age at the time of the stabbing, pleaded guilty in February to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial set for three men facing drug and weapons charges
By Delon Shurtz on November 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three men charged with drug and weapon-related offences following a police bust in Lethbridge last January, are set to stand trial next year. Lawyers appearing for Alfredo Joshua Barreira, Kevin Mitchell Coady and Kristopher Hironaka, were in Lethbridge provincial court Friday where they confirmed trial dates of July 4-8 and Sept. 6-7. The ... Read More »
2 responsesAgenda set for new council’s first meeting
By medicinehatnews on November 13th, 2021
Several items of official business are on the agenda of the first meeting of Lethbridge’s new council Monday. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. A motion will be put forward that city council request the City Manager to provide a report on the impact of the recent changes to the transit system ... Read More »
3 responsesGov’t funding jobs program
By Al Beeber on November 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is taking applications for the second round of the Alberta Jobs Now program. With funding of $370 million split between the Alberta and federal governments, Labour Minister Tyler Shandro said Friday in a phone conference with members of the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association that is the largest jobs program in ... Read More »
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