Southern Alberta News
Law firm seeks to launch class action suit over residential schools
By Tim Kalinowski on July 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Guardian Law Group is seeking to launch a class action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of Indigenous families who lost loved ones at residential schools. “There has already been a class action regarding Indian Residential Schools,” explains Guardian Law attorney Mathew Farrell. “That claim was about survivors. This claim is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayoral candidate looking to get to work on city’s social problems
By Tim Kalinowski on July 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge’s latest mayoral candidate says it is time for Lethbridge to roll up its sleeves to get to work on the city’s pressing social problems, and to address all the problems stemming from economic inequality in the city. Mixed Martial Arts fighter Kolton “The Maniac” Menzak is a lifetime Lethbridge resident with blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Car enthusiasts and police ready for return of Street Machine Weekend
By medicinehatnews on July 9th, 2021
The Lethbridge Police Service will make its presence known during the Street Machine Weekend coming up this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. According to a press release from the LPS it has assigned extra officers and provided extra resources to step up its enforcement efforts to crack down on stunting, racing and noise complaints associated with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad luck with stolen vehicles leads to jail
By Delon Shurtz on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Matthew David Keeler didn’t want to pay to have one stolen vehicle repaired, so instead, he simply stole another one. A Â stolen Chevy Silverado 2500 Keeler and a woman were driving broke down on Jan. 14 of last year in the parking lot of Picture Butte UFA. The woman approached an employee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CanadaWest forum discusses U.S. trade relationship
By Tim Kalinowski on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Concerns about protectionism in the recently tense trading relationship between Canada and the United States dominated the conversation at the the CanadaWest Foundation’s “Talking to the Neighbours over the Fence Post-Covid” virtual forum held earlier this week. The heart of the online event was a Q & A session with Lethbridge East MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oral History Summer Institute aims to empower story teller and listener
By Tim Kalinowski on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge recently wrapped up its first Oral History Summer Institute which had a diverse group of participants gathering virtually for six weeks to talk about traditional ways of knowing and exploring the revolutionary power of storytelling. The Summer Institute was hosted by the U of L’s Centre for Oral History ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition set for this weekend
By medicinehatnews on July 8th, 2021
The grilling will be getting good this weekend. Lethbridge will host Alberta’s first Master Series Barbecue Competition — Smoke, Wind and Fire — July 10 and 11 at Exhibition Park. The event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the world’s largest competitive barbecue organization. The “Smoke, Wind and Fire” competition will award prizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protecting furry friends in the hot dog days of summer
By Al Beeber on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The excruciating heat of summer is not only difficult for humans but also their four-legged companions, especially dogs. While temperatures in Lethbridge are not expected to reach the recent highs during the heat dome, in the next 14 days residents here can still expect to see the mercury hit 34C on several days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Buffalo Junction sign pointing the way to Head-Smashed-In
By Dale Woodard on July 8th, 2021
The Buffalo Junction sign has received some top-notch touch-ups. After being taken down from its location on Highway 785, the sign, which was first erected in 1987 and has been directing travellers to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, returned in June. “The community has just been thrilled,” said Sandi Davis, President, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional jail sentence for sex offender
By Delon Shurtz on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man serving a four-year prison term for sex-related offences against a 13-year-old girl, will serve an additional jail sentence once his penitentiary sentence is completed. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of failing to comply with conditions of a release order, and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit school trustee looking to serve another term on board
By Al Beeber on July 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He’s served three terms on the Holy Spirit School Division board and Bryan Kranzler is hoping he’ll be a member for a fourth. Kranzler has just launched his candidacy for the board in this fall’s upcoming election. Kranzler believes a new elementary school is desperately needed for the westside due to high capacity ... Read More »
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