Southern Alberta News
Members voting on merger of irrigation districts
By Tim Kalinowski on October 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Today is the last day mail-in ballots on a proposed amalgamation will be accepted by the Taber Irrigation District and the St. Mary River Irrigation District. Ballots were mailed out on Sept. 15, and must be mailed in and postmarked no later than today in order for members of the irrigation districts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former elementary teacher seeks to serve on public school board
By Dale Woodard on October 15th, 2021
After teaching as an elementary school teacher for the Lethbridge School Division for the past 37 years, Andrea Andreachuk said it would be a privilege to serve as public school trustee. The former teacher at General Stewart School said safety for students and aiding the Truth and Reconciliation are key issues for the former teacher. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond man pleads guilty to child-sex charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 15th, 2021
A sentencing date has been set for Nov. 8 for a 55-year-old Raymond man who pleaded guilty to three child-sex related charges in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Thursday. The man, who cannot be identified to protect the identity of the victim, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual contact with a child, one count of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge Students Union Food Bank looking to fill empty shelves
By Tim Kalinowski on October 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Students Union Food Bank is running out of food, and the ULSU is hoping to rely on the generosity of local donors to replenish its dwindling food stocks during its upcoming Feed or Famine Food Drive. ULSU vice-president of Student Affairs, Amy Mendenhall, spoke to members of the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 Twinning Development Assoc. eager to keep advancing forward
By Tim Kalinowski on October 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association is wanting to keep its recent momentum going and continue its lobbying efforts toward making small advances each year on the twinning as a whole. The organization is hoping the province will make a yearly funding commitment of some amount toward getting the work done a bit ... Read More »
1 responseCentral Alberta small business owner on ballot for candidate for Canadian Senate
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 14th, 2021
Small business owner from central Alberta, Pam Davidson, is running for the Canadian Senate as she believes Alberta needs representation from someone who will stand for our constitution and for Albertans. “I believe that we in Alberta need to have a senator that believes in both conservative representation in Ottawa and that is democratically accountable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Chamber announces business of the year award finalists
By Tim Kalinowski on October 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Business of the Year Awards next Thursday at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre. “We are looking forward to celebrating the success of Lethbridge business,” says Cyndi Vos, CEO for the Chamber. “We will be recognizing 12 businesses this year.” The list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school board candidate looks to be advocate for students
By Al Beeber on October 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Joanne Siljak has worked in the education system since 1980 and for the first time has thrown her name into the ring in hopes of earning a spot on the board of the Lethbridge Public School District. Siljak just retired in July from her job as Corporate Services Co-ordinator with Palliser Regional Schools, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP looking for missing Cypress County councillor
By SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on October 14th, 2021
Redcliff RCMP are looking for Alfred “Alf” Belyea, the Cypress County councillor for Suffield-Jenner area, after he was last seen on Oct. 8. The report of the missing persons investigation was announced late Tuesday night, and authorities are looking for any information about the whereabouts of the Suffield area resident. He is 72-years-old, with white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey referee assault case to return to court next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 14th, 2021
A man accused of attacking a referee at a hockey tournament in 2019 will return to court on Nov. 3 for further instructions to take the next steps in his case. Robert Farrell Creighton, who was co-accused with Todd William Cross Child in the case, had originally pleaded guilty to charges he attacked a referee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County voter information
By Lethbridge County on October 13th, 2021
The municipal election is right around the corner and Lethbridge County would like to remind voters of some important information as general election and advance voting days approach. Voter Eligibility You are eligible to vote if you meet the following requirements: – You are at least 18 years old; – You are a Canadian citizen; ... Read More »
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