Southern Alberta News
Cougar shot and killed on city’s westside
By medicinehatnews on September 14th, 2021
A cougar has been shot and killed by police after it was spotted roaming a westside neighbourhood over the weekend. At roughly 2:40 p.m. Saturday police responded to a 911 call for assistance after a large cougar was observed on the loose in the Uplands subdivision. Another witness had observed the animal, approximately six feet in length, jump ... Read More »
1 responseMan gets jail time for assaulting girlfriend
By Delon Shurtz on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man will spend some time behind bars for breaking his girlfriend’s jaw during an argument a year ago. Travis Todd Good Rider was intoxicated when he and his girlfriend got into an argument last September. Good Rider struck the woman in the face with his fist, breaking her jaw and one ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil candidate says city should focus on what it has
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council candidate Tim Vanderbeek says rather than the city investing in new green spaces and other recreational or cultural infrastructure it should focus on keeping and maintaining what it already has. “One of the biggest things is (this council) did the cutbacks, and that has impacted on things like parks and streets,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local United Way celebrates 80 years of service
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com After eight decades serving the people of Lethbridge and southern Alberta, the local United Way is ready to do a little celebrating in 2021 as they kick off their annual fundraising campaign season. To highlight the 80-year milestone anniversary, organization members and dignitaries gathered for a United Way flag raising at City Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Pacific Railway honours long-time engineer on 100th birthday
By Dale Woodard on September 14th, 2021
This birthday gift is right on track for Dan Rohovie. And a themed, custom-built one bearing his name. Rohovie, a long-time Canadian Pacific Railway engineer who grew up in Coalhurst and now resides at Extendicare Fairmont on Lethbridge’s south side, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. In celebration of not only the centennial mark, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s Word on the Street Festival kicks off today
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The 11th annual Word on the Street Festival kicks off at Lethbridge Library today and goes until Friday, Sept. 24. This year’s event will be a hybrid event with the featured authors presenting on Zoom to respect public health guidelines around COVID-19, but with an outdoor street festival to celebrate the written and ... Read More »
1 responseVolunteer struck by vehicle during YMCA charity ride
By medicinehatnews on September 14th, 2021
A volunteer was struck by a vehicle while preparing a water station for the Len Herring Legacy Ride, a charity event held Saturday by the YMCA of Lethbridge. According to a release from the YMCA, the incident occurred at the corner of Riverstone Blvd. and University Drive. Lethbridge police say the 60-year-old woman suffered serious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nurses overwhelmed and exhausted, SACPA told
By Dale Woodard on September 14th, 2021
Alberta nurses are feeling exhausted and undervalued. Registered nurse Danielle Larivee was the guest speaker at the first fall edition of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday. Covering a variety of topics including negotiations with the province and pay rates in other provinces and the U.S. that could potentially attract Alberta nurses, Larivee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sent to prison for multiple break-ins
By Delon Shurtz on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Albertan man will spend several years in prison for breaking into numerous businesses, a residence and even semi trucks, and all within the past two years. Isaak Klassen Dyck pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to more than 20 charges, and was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls on government to implement vaccine passport
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the province’s healthcare system coming under increasing pressure from rapidly escalating COVID-19 hospitalizations, Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on the UCP government to immediately implement a vaccine passport system. “COVID-19 cases are exploding across the province. That has meant that our hospitals are bursting at the seams. Albertans are dying,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school board candidate strives to make decisions in best interest of students
By Dale Woodard on September 11th, 2021
As he seeks to return as a trustee for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Keith McDonald will strive to ensure teachers and schools can deliver the highest standard of education and that all budget decisions are made in the best interest of children. “I will work to create a system where all the best ... Read More »
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