Southern Alberta News
Eric has a ‘slough’ of ideas for his art
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
Eric Dyck might not be native to southern Alberta, but he sure knows how to bring its stories and characters to life. The cartoonist behind Slough Comics and Press cartoon strips, formerly known as Slaughterhouse Slough, grew up in central Alberta, and has been working as a freelance artist since finishing his post-secondary education in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes to health care will cost everyone, says Friends of Medicare
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2025
The changes by the UCP government to the Alberta health-care system are costing Albertans millions in taxpayer dollars, without actually getting to the root of the problem, says the executive director of Friends of Medicare. Chris Gallaway says he was frustrated watching the Alberta Government announce the firing of the Alberta Health Services board of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting to the heart of the matter
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2025
What started as a strange sensation in her chest the morning of May 17 of last year ended in a five-day hospital stay for Lethbridge resident Sherri Gallant. But she says it could have turned out much worse if it weren’t for the expert care she received at Chinook Regional Hospital. Gallant, a former longtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province dissolves AHS board; health care agency to be run by Alberta Health deputy minister
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
For the second time in less than two years, the Alberta Health Services board of directors has been dismissed by the provincial government. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Friday that the board, which replaced the previous AHS board that was ousted by Premier Danielle Smith in 2022, was itself being replaced by one person, Andre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids send messages of hope to those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at The Children of St. Martha Elementary School are once again sharing hope and warmth through their seventh annual Blankets of Hope campaign. This year, the students gathered in the school’s gymnasium and were able to have a video-call with the two brothers who started the Blankets of Hope, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPCA lottery marks grim anniversary
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is marking the 10th anniversary of one of the largest seizures in their history with a refreshed cash lottery named the Animal Heroes Lottery and 50/50 raffle. In 2015, the Alberta SPCA and other partners removed more than 200 severely matted and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childcare plan draws backlash from some providers
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2025
Plans to implement a flat fee for child care services across Alberta in the next two months may actually come as an extra financial burden for low-income families living here in the south. The UCP government announced on Jan. 30 that parents with children from newborn to kindergarten age will start paying $326.25 per child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local veterinarian honoured for cattle contributions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge veterinarian Steve Hendrick has been honoured by his peers from across Western Canada with a special award. Hendrick was recently named winner of the 2025 Veterinarian of the Year Award for his significant contribution to bovine veterinary medicine and the cattle industry — notably in the areas of clinical practice, research and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province unveils $15/day child care with federal cash
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2025
The government of Alberta is announcing a flat monthly parent fee for child care of roughly $15 a day. Alberta says it is supporting families to access affordable child care across the province with their choice in provider, thanks to the $3.8-billion Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Parents with children zero to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrol kids lace up skates with the Canes
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2025
The young heroes that keep school crosswalks safe across Lethbridge for their fellow students took to the ice instead of the streets Thursday with other community heroes to celebrate a job well done. More than 300 AMA School Safety Patrollers and their supervisors joined representatives from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, the Lethbridge Police Service, Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf among ministers headed to D.C. event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf will be among three Alberta cabinet ministers attending next week’s National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. Neudorf, who is also Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, will be joined by Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Dan Williams in Washington. The province ... Read More »
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