Southern Alberta News
Alberta tackling addictions and mental health issues
By John Kurucz for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 31st, 2024
British Columbia’s approach to addiction, mental health services and crime and punishment could see marked, generational changes by the end of this month. NDP leader David Eby and Conservative Party leader John Rustad are floating new — and oftentimes controversial — ideas on those fronts on an almost daily basis. Based on campaign promises made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trick or Eat food drive hoping to scare away hunger
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tonight the Interfaith Food Bank will be staying open late until 9 p.m. as part of their annual Trick or Eat food drive in order to receive the items collected from various neighbourhoods. Danielle McIntyre, executive director of the Interfaith Food Bank said they have had participation at different levels over the years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legislation aimed at strengthening child care safety in the province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is introducing legislation that it says strengthens child care safety in the province. The government announced on Wednesday that it is tabling Bill 25: Early Learning and Child Care Amendment Act, 2024 which would strengthen its ability to hold non-compliant child care providers accountable, speed up the ability to address ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panel discusses opioid crisis
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 31st, 2024
A panel on Tuesday at the Lethbridge Public Library was hosted by Alvin Mills, the founder of the Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps and renewal centre, to discuss the current Opioid emergency in southern Alberta. The event called “Collaboration of Service Providers: Panel Discussion on the Opioid Crisis” had several panel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald editor among four recognized by CMHA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region honoured Lethbridge Herald managing editor Al Beeber for his contributions to the Lethbridge and area community through his nearly 45 years in journalism with a CMHA Outstanding Service Award Tuesday at the Galt Museum and Archives. Beeber was one of four people the CMHA honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CITAP program aims to break down barriers
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 30th, 2024
Members of the Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) at Lethbridge Polytechnic are hosting a weekly arts-based, social recreation, peer support program to encourage friendships as well as education of Blackfoot language and culture. Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP) is a research study which will plan, develop, implement and evaluate an arts-based social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic school division reviewing attendance boundaries as student enrollment surges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announced Tuesday that they will begin consulting with parents regarding attendance areas ahead of the new West Lethbridge Elementary School opening in the fall of 2026. Carmen Mombourquette, Board Chair told the Herald during a phone interview Tuesday that the division has been experiencing unprecedented student enrollment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council off until Nov. 12
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Only one Standing Policy Committee meeting is on the agenda before city council next meets in mid November. City council last met on Oct. 22, staging its fall organizational meeting and a regular meeting. Since then, there has been one SPC, Governance, which met on Oct. 24. On Thursday, the Downtown Lawlessness Task ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province appealing carbon tax exemption on heating oil
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is challenging the constitutionality and legality of Canada’s heating oil carbon tax exemption. The province said Tuesday it filed an application at the federal court on Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the exemption, asking the court to declare it unconstitutional as well as unlawful. The province believes the federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province details planned changes to Bill of Rights
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Legislation being introduced by the Alberta government will update and expand the provincial bill of rights. Among changes Albertans will see if the legislation is passed include the right for a person with capacity to not be compelled or coerced into receiving a vaccine without their consent. However, a spokesman who talked to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth help Legion on Tag Day
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
Seven local youth organizations spent their Saturday picking up poppies as a part of the annual Tag Day at the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No.4 to distribute at various locations all over the city. 4-H Clubs, Guides and Scouts did the morning poppy distribution while in the afternoon there were the four Lethbridge ... Read More »
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