Southern Alberta News
Water levels in region give cause for cautious optimism
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Following the catastrophic flooding near Babb, Montana after a siphon collapse, a certain level of optimism filled the air for irrigators in southern Alberta. However, according to a news release issued on Friday by the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), there has been almost no noticeable impact on reservoirs from the Babb ... 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!Shakespeare in the Park returns this summer with ‘Twelfth Night’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Shakespeare Society is bringing back Shakespeare in the park for their 13th season with Twelfth Night starting on July 4 at 7 p.m. in Galt Gardens. Kate Connelly, producer of Shakespeare in the Park, told the Herald Thursday they are excited to bring the Twelfth Night as it shows the humorous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale receives $4.5M for water infrastructure
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
With twinning of Highway 3 now underway, municipalities along the route are preparing for the surge of activity that will accompany it. Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter met this week with Coaldale officials at the town’s Civic Square to hand off a grant cheque for $4.5 million for a new treated reservoir and pump station. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane reduction coming to Whoop-Up
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com This summer will see westbound Whoop-Up Drive dropping to two lanes as an estimated $1.9 million rehabilitation project begins. Starting on Tuesday, just after the long weekend, the inside lane of westbound Whoop-Up will be shut down as crews begin concrete deck surface repairs. The work will be completed in stages, moving to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smudging ceremony precedes sentencing for man charged in powwow stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Kainai man charged after a violent stabbing at a peace powwow in Lethbridge last year, had hoped he could avoid jail when he was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice. Dylan Brave Rock, who had previously pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated assault, was counting on the judge accepting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi leadership addressed at SACPA
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
After winning the NDP vote by 86 per cent, Naheed Nenshi is the new political leader for the NDP. What lies next for the leader of the Oppositional Party? Duane Bratt, political science professor at Mount Royal University, elaborated on the leadership campaign at Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on Thursday. Bratt says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artists represented in Fort Macleod celebrations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
The Town of Fort Macleod is celebrating 150 years this weekend. One of the main attractions of the celebration will be the Main Street Stage with several artists performing. John Wort Hannam, a musician who originated from Fort Macleod, was in charge of programming the music. He lined up 10 artists for the two days, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man caught twice with a stolen vehicle sent to jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man caught with a stolen pick-up truck last February then a stolen motorcycle three months later, has been sentenced to four months in jail. Ellis Martin Stokes was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice after pleading guilty to two charges of possession of stolen property. On Feb. 19 while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get smart: field day exhibits the results of ag research
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
Farming Smarter on Wednesday and Thursday invited local growers to its Lethbridge site for their annual Field Days. The event was a timeout and a learning opportunity for farmers who are busy making hay while the sun shines. Farming Smarter specializes in agronomic research and experimental field trials in which it uses an acquired body ... Read More »
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