Southern Alberta News
Sampling methods and data analysis key to effective assesment in the field, says local crop insect expert
By Tim Kalinowski on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Crop insect guru Dan Johnson spoke about the importance of good sampling techniques at the Farming Smarter summer Field School recently. Johnson, who is a pioneer in the field of crop insect forecasting and a world respected specialist in grasshoppers and potato psyllids in particular, said the key to good assessment within a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council candidate optimistic about the business of building community
By Tim Kalinowski on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Council candidate Ryan Wolfe says he is optimistic about Lethbridge, and believes there are no problems within the city that can’t be overcome as long as people of good heart are willing to come together to work on them. “As soon as we show we have something that can work, Lethbridge will back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fireworks celebration set for Friday night
By medicinehatnews on July 6th, 2021
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition will be lighting up the night to celebrate Alberta’s resilience and determination. The free fireworks display will be held this Friday evening in conjunction with other displays put on by Bell’s Fireworks Spectacular in Red Deer, Edmonton and Calgary. The 14-minute fireworks display will occur simultaneously in all four participating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves MDP and Westminster plan
By Tim Kalinowski on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council approved two sweeping documents meant to help guide development in the city going forward at last week’s council meeting. City council passed third readings of both the Municipal Development Plan, which is the master document for the City of Lethbridge, and the Westminster Area Redevelopment Plan, which will hopefully set this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta author pens sequel in young adult fiction series
By Stan Ashbee on July 3rd, 2021
W”Haunted by memories of those left behind, Lexil and Finn are forced to venture back into the Wastelands,” — Jenna Greene, author. This, a synopsis of southern Alberta author Jenna Greene’s latest novel, “Renew.” Released just last week, the Young Adult fantasy dystopian continuation is book two of “The Reborn Marks” series, from Foundations Book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS modifying strategy for finding wanted individuals
By Tim Kalinowski on July 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service will continue to use social media to seek out the public’s help in finding wanted individuals, but will no longer have a regular Wanted Wednesday feature. Insp. Leon Borbandy of the LPS told Lethbridge Police Commission members on Wednesday that the use of social media has helped the LPS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uttering death threat for neighbourly noise complaint nets woman jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on July 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Allison Christa Wiebe wasn’t making any friends in the apartment building in which she lived. She threatened to kill one tenant, and another tenant is moving out because of her antics, for which police were called one afternoon last April. A tenant called police and told them Wiebe was screaming relentlessy inside her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaela Miller ready to get back on the stage
By Al Beeber on July 3rd, 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Alberta, Lethbridge musician Shaela Miller is ready to get back on stage. In the meantime, though, she’s releasing a new album called “Big Hair Small City” on July 9. A new single from the album called “I’m Gonna Fall” has already been released. Her new album, according to Jessica Marsh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond marks Canada Day with celebration and respect
By Al Beeber on July 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It was the first day without social distancing or mask requirements and Raymond was ready to let loose. Throngs of residents and visitors lined the town’s streets Thursday for the Rotary Club Parade that kicked off promptly at 10 a.m. Many sitting on the sunny side of streets sheltered under large colourful umbrellas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiny homes project to help homelessness in Blood Tribe
By Tim Kalinowski on July 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One Blood Tribe not-for-profit society feels tiny homes might be part of the solution to homelessness on the reserve, and other First Nations across Canada, and is hoping to prove the concept works by constructing a new supportive housing complex at Moses Lake. The Changing Horses NFP Society received an Indigenous Services Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in SCS assault case fails to show for sentencing
By Delon Shurtz on July 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a 29-year-old man who failed to show up in court for his sentencing hearing this week. Wade Allan Cross Child was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday on one count of assault with a weapon, but when he didn’t show up his lawyer admitted she didn’t know ... Read More »
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