Southern Alberta News
Businesswoman running for city council
By Tim Kalinowski on April 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Theoretically Brewing owner Kelti Baird has formally filed papers stating her intention to run for city council this fall. A self-confessed “policy junky”, Baird, is looking forward to engaging in conversations with citizens about how to build an inclusive and sustainable city which takes care of its most vulnerable and promotes the health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe police charge two people in recent shooting
By Blood Tribe Police Service on April 3rd, 2021
recent shooting. On March 22 at 3 p.m. the BTPS were called to a residence in Standoff, where they discovered a man with significant injuries to his leg. The injuries are believed to be a result of a firearm. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital, reportedly in stable condition. Police believe this was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowsnest Pass looking to revive Communities in Bloom
By Ryan Dahlman on April 1st, 2021
The Crowsnest Pass is already set in a beautiful evergreen-filled area of southwest Alberta, but through the efforts of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass they want to make it that much better. The Municipality has been looking for volunteers in hopes of reviving the Communities in Bloom project. Tracey Linderman, Community Services Programmer for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale Public Library welcomes visitors back inside
By Stan Ashbee on April 1st, 2021
Like many libraries across Alberta, the Coaldale Public Library was excited to welcome back its patrons into the building. “We are also happy to announce we will be resuming our regular opening hours,” said Dothlyn McFarlane, head librarian prior to when libraries were allowed to re-open. Regular open hours will be Monday to Thursday from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest warrant issued for drug suspect after no-show at court
By Delon Shurtz on April 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a man charged last year after police seized drugs from a southside hotel room. Kyle Mitchell Saddleback of Calgary was scheduled to attend a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court last week, but when he never showed up, and his lawyer said she had lost contact with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Van Raay donation gets LINK pathway construction moving
By Tim Kalinowski on April 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The new LINK Pathway Legacy Project spanning 15 km from Coaldale to Lethbridge will finally begin construction this spring thanks to the generous support of one private citizen. “The LINK Pathway Legacy Project is a three metre wide pathway that connects Coaldale to the City of Lethbridge through the countryside off-highway without traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time catches up to historic downtown Lethbridge clock
By Tim Kalinowski on April 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The historic clock at the Post building downtown will be retired in favour of a new computerized model. Citing escalating costs to maintain the current clock, Sumus Property Group Ltd., who last year bought the Canada Post building, also known as the J.D. Higginbotham building, confirmed the transition in a statement released to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation adds splash to Magrath community pool
By Nikki Jamieson on April 1st, 2021
The Crowsnest Pass is already set in a beautiful evergreen-filled area of southwest Alberta, but through the efforts of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass they want to make it that much better. The Municipality has been looking for volunteers in hopes of reviving the Communities in Bloom project. Tracey Linderman, Community Services Programmer for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fearful flight from police results in jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on April 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man caught breaching release orders late last year, decided to run from police rather than risk being assaulted again, a judge was told Wednesday. Carter Dylan Rains pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of failing to comply with release orders and one count of resisting a peace officer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge implements elm tree pruning ban
By Tim Kalinowski on April 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com An elm tree pruning ban goes into effect today and will continue until Sept. 30 to try to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) in the city. Lethbridge became the first known jurisdiction to report positive cases of DED in the history of Alberta last year, making it more crucial than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County issues fire ban, all active permits cancelled
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2021
Due to the dry, windy, and warmer conditions that exist and are forecasted to continue, Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban on all open fires within its municipal boundaries. Under the Fire Ban, all active fire permits are cancelled, and no new permits will be issued until further notice. Burning of any kind is not ... Read More »
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