Southern Alberta News
Senator says feds late to pandemic party
By Tim Kalinowski on January 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Senator Doug Black says the federal government has been late to the party since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of public health response, and continues to be late as this crucial vaccine rollout period begins across the country. “My view is we can’t get out of this mess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Herald welcomes new city editor
By Tim Kalinowski on January 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Herald welcomed its new city editor on Monday. Trevor Busch comes to the Herald with 12 years of newspaper experience, and prior to arriving in Lethbridge, worked as a reporter and editor at the Taber Times. Busch spent much of his early childhood in Lethbridge and his father, a retired Fish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coal lease pause not enough, say groups
By Tim Kalinowski on January 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comL Southern Alberta conservation groups and some public officials are welcoming the UCP government’s announcement that it will be putting a pause on new coal leases in the Eastern Slopes and cancelling new offerings on 11 leases with the Oldman River headwaters, but stress this gesture does little to address the many more lease ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man hoping for conditional discharge
By Delon Shurtz on January 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man hopes he’ll only receive a conditional sentence for headbutting another man during a road rage incident two years ago. During a hearing last week in Lethbridge provincial court, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady said he will ask for a conditional sentence order when his client, Colton Hunter Hemmaway, returns to ... Read More »
3 responsesBlack history project evolves into documentary
By Dale Woodard on January 20th, 2021
Lethbridge Herald It started as an oral history project and turned into full documentary. Thanks to the collaboration of five professors, Black History On The Prairies as part of The University of Lethbridge Anti-Racism Film Series took shape. In a Zoom conference Tuesday afternoon, Jenna Bailey — an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roxy Theatre fundraising campaign in final stretch
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 19th, 2021
The Act One fundraising campaign by Crowsnest Cando to purchase the Roxy Theatre in the historic downtown of Coleman is in its final stretch as they work to raise $50,000 to purchase the multi-use community facility. Crowsnest Cando has a goal of raising $50,000 by Jan. 26, to close on purchasing the building. To date, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing to set trial date delayed
By Delon Shurtz on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A hearing to set a trial date for a woman accused of arranging a brutal attack on a younger boy has been delayed, and won’t be scheduled until next month. Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette was expected to confirm a trial date Monday in Lethbridge provincial court for Trinity Savard, who faces one count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More jail time for man who tried to flee police
By Delon Shurtz on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who attempted to flee from police in a stolen vehicle will have to spend a few more weeks in custody, even though he hoped to be released last week. Anthony Douglas Johnston had hoped Judge Kristin Ailsby would agree with a defence recommendation last week for a sentence of 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber pleased with limited reopening
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 19th, 2021
With the Government of Alberta easing some public health restrictions on Monday, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is applauding their resolve in implementing expanded supports and a measured reopening. The province is allowing businesses offering personal and wellness services to reopen by appointment only. In addition, up to 10 people will be allowed to gather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Reserve under new health measures
By Greg Bobinec on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Blood Reserve is under new public health measures, following an announcement from Chief Roy Fox and Director of Emergency Management Rick Soup on Friday, in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases. As of Jan. 4 there were only three active cases, with the most recent reported numbers as of Monday now ... Read More »
1 responseFamily facing financial issues after health crisis
By Nikki Jameson on January 19th, 2021
icture Butte family is facing significant bills after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. Pierre and Sylvia Nieuwoudt and their three children have lived in Picture Butte since October, 2017, when they moved to the area from South Africa thanks to work permits. The family applied to renew their work permits in October, 2019 before they ... Read More »
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