Southern Alberta News
Legion raising funds for roof repair
By Dale Woodard on April 10th, 2021
The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4 is looking to put a roof over their heads. To replace the existing one, of course. The local branch has started up a Go Fund Me campaign to help pay for a new roof. The goal has been set for $20,000 to cover the cost for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council wants AUMA to advocate for early learning and care program
By Dale Woodard on April 9th, 2021
A program aiding families economically and supporting more women in joining and staying in the workforce is moving forward. On a resolution from Councillor Belinda Crowson on Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to advocate to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association for them to advocate to both the provincial and federal governments for a National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mining company’s assessment flawed: speaker
By Dale Woodard on April 9th, 2021
Dust in the wind was the topic as the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held its online presentation Thursday morning. However, this particular talk didn’t have anything to do with the Kansas classic. Rather, the tune of this chat geared toward the harm that comes from nearby coal mines as retired doctor Allan Garbutt ... Read More »
1 responseTrial starts into gang-style attack
By Delon Shurtz on April 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge teenager was just looking for some marijuana and a good time when he met Trinity Savard for the first time on Dec. 5, 2019. The 16-year-old boy and his girlfriend hoped to buy some weed and find another person for a “threesome,” and had arranged to meet Savard after the boy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future of sugar beets in southern Alberta is sweet
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 8th, 2021
The Alberta Sugar Beet Growers have successfully negotiated a two-year contract with sugar refiner Lantic Inc. for the growing years of 2021 and 2022. The negotiations have been occurring over the last two years with a goal of ensuring Canadians have a source of 100 per cent Canadian sugar through the production and refinement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation encouraging organ donor registration to benefit endowment fund
By Dale Woodard on April 7th, 2021
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is laying down the challenge to southern Albertans. As Canada honours the third annual Green Shirt Day — a day honouring the victims and families of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6, 2018, while also spreading awareness about organ donation registration — the Community Foundation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Public Library celebrating Library Giving Day
By medicinehatnews on April 7th, 2021
Today, locals are invited to support their local libraries and enjoy a hot cup of joe in the process. The Lethbridge Public Library is taking part in Library Giving Day, an international event started in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library as a fundraising event for local libraries. “It’s a day for library supporters across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser supporting family awaiting liver transplant
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2021
Melanie Hamilton’s youngest daughter, Erin, has a rare medical liver disorder in which she cannot digest protein. Erin, who hails from Lethbridge, has had this condition since infancy, resulting in numerous hospital stays over the last 10 years, which have increased in frequency and duration over the last five years. Unfortunately, the last year has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coal company’s environment assessment focus of SACPA talk
By Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on April 7th, 2021
Southern Albertans have heard Environment Canada’s frequent wind warnings, particularly between November to April. It should follow that Benga Mining Ltd. (Riversdale) would, as part of their application, have completed comprehensive and accurate assessments of wind speed, dust particle size etc., as part of their Environmental Impact Assessment for their Grassy Mountain Open-Pit coal mining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask bylaw extended until end of 2021
By Dale Woodard on April 7th, 2021
Lethbridge’s Mandatory face covering bylaw will be extended until the end of the year. On Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted 6-3 to extend the municipality’s Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw until December 31. Council has the ability to rescind Bylaw 6239 prior to the extension date of December 31, 2021, should it not be required. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge Hurricane hoping for kidney donor
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2021
Former WHL player, Ryan Smith, born and raised in Taber, Alberta, is currently sidelined and could use some noise to get his story broadcast. The former athlete, who now resides in Kelowna, needs a shiny new kidney to put him back on his skates. Sons Sampson and Cedric would love a chance for Dad to ... Read More »
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