Southern Alberta News
Cougar sightings have officials urging caution
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Many felines are welcome in our homes, but certain species are not quite as cuddly, loveable or tameable. Over the past few weeks, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement have received several reports of cougar sightings in Lethbridge, with the most recent happening late last week. In an email statement to the Herald, Fish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale considered one of the safest municipalities in Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com While some communities are plagued with high crime rates, violence and restless nights, one nearby community can sleep soundly. Between 2018 and 2022, the most recent numbers available, Coaldale has been the safest community of its size in Alberta, based on the crime severity index (CSI) by Statistics Canada. With its score being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Commission presents 2024 annual plan
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission recently presented its 2023 update and 2024 annual plan to the City of Lethbridge Standing Policy Committee. Key concerns from councillors included recruitment, retention, political policies and downtown safety. When it comes to hiring and maintaining officers, councillor John Middleton-Hope, says this is a serious issue plaguing many agencies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman drowns at Glacier National Park
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A woman from Pennsylvania drowned after being pulled over a waterfall at a popular tourist attraction for Albertans. St. Mary’s Falls in Glacier National Park is normally the site of tourists filming smiles and sunshine. However, things took a tragic turn on Sunday afternoon between the St. Mary’s Falls and Virginia Falls. 26-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer blood and plasma donations drop despite need rising
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As the sun shines and outdoor activities become commonplace, accidents tend to occur more frequently, resulting in blood donations becoming more important. However, Canadian Blood Services says fewer donors book appointments during the warm weather months, creating a shortage even beyond normal. Brenna Scott, business development manager with Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter event running for two days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two days of seminars and field events are designed to help southern Albertans involved in the agriculture industry do their “Farming Smarter.” Farming Smarter on Wednesday and Thursday will play host to its annual Field School which features discussions on a wide range of subjects and a trade show with 25 booths. About ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City student claims gold at national skills competition
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local high school student represented Alberta at the Skills Canada National Competition in the cabinetmaking category last month and brought home a gold medal with him. After winning gold in the 2024 South West Regional Skills competition hosted by Career Transitions earlier this year, Tate McGarry, a Grade 11 student from Chinook ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit numbers improving
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More people are using Lethbridge Transit than ever and on Tuesday, city council approved a resolution to direct administration to reinvest annual surpluses back into operations. The department had a surplus of $312,000 at the end of 2023 after three years of annual deficits of more than $1 million each year. It’s on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expo showcases need for volunteers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Like many organizations in Lethbridge, the COVID pandemic hit Volunteer Lethbridge and other non-profit groups like a ton of bricks. Fortunately, the pandemic is over; unfortunately the need for volunteers isn’t. In fact, the need is greater than ever before. “Volunteers are needed badly,” says Amanda Jensen, executive director of Volunteer Lethbridge. Volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Camp celebrates 30 years of supporting youth
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Providing an adventurous ride on a horse or a lazy float down the Bow River, one southern Alberta camp has reached a milestone since it’s opening in 1994. For 30 years Camp Carmangay has offered free camping and youth support to those in Alberta. Camp manager, Brian Nimijean says it began as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail granted man to attend treatment programs while awaiting sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man caught in Lethbridge with a significant amount of drugs has been released on bail to attend addiction treatment programs while he waits to be sentenced. Larry Healy Jr. was granted bail Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, after he pleaded guilty to two charges of drug possession for the purpose ... Read More »
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