Southern Alberta News
New exhibit highlights the origins of racism and bias
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A travelling exhibit that examines racism and discrimination in Canada has arrived at the Galt Museum and Archives, to challenge visitors to examine their own way of thinking. Tyler Stewart, curator for the Galt Museum and Archives, says even though the exhibit examines a serious topic, it’s done in a way that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas kicks off Conservative campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three-time Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas launched her campaign for re-election with a rousing speech to a large, impassioned crowd on Tuesday night. Thomas, who was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015, stood in front of a podium and emphatically said “Campaign ’25, here we go” before launching into her Conservative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province says family doctors signing up for new pay model
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government says hundreds of family doctors have signed up for its new pay model which launches on April 1. The program, announced in December and developed in partnership with the Alberta Medical Association, has met the required threshold of 500 Â doctors to enroll. As of Monday, 789 family physicians had signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council reverses course on LDE reporting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday reversed course on a recommendation made by the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee on financial reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. The SPC, which consists of mayor and all members council, voted 7-2 on  March 13 to  that monthly reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L lays out new strategic plan for future
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge unveiled its new strategic plan, a shared vision that addresses the changing landscape of post-secondary education provincially, nationally and globally. Digvir Jayas, president and vice-chancellor of the university, says the strategic plan is the reflection of the university’s community coming together to provide input that will set the course ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council again proclaims Green Shirt Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously declared April 7 Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. Council supported an official business motion made by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to make the declaration in honour of Logan Boulet, who died from injuries sustained in the crash of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team’s bus with a semi-trailer unit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green candidate spurred to action by coal issue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Green Party of Canada has entered the electoral race locally through Lethbridge’s candidate Amber Murray, who is looking to make federal water protection a priority. “I feel like I was literally pulled off the couch to do this. I am very interested in politics, but I was not interested in running until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor Chris Spearman running for Liberals in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman will be representing the  Liberal Party of Canada in the Lethbridge riding when voters go to the polls April 28 to elect a new federal government. Spearman, who now lives in the Pincher Creek area, didn’t run for re-election in the 2021 municipal election and has since become a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-time candidate to run for People’s Party of Canada
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2025
Community values, individual freedom and fiscal responsibility are top priorities for Lethbridge’s People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate. Clara Piedalue is a single parent who has raised her family in the city for the past 17 years. She has worked as a business broker for nearly a decade, and says she’s witnessed first-hand the impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes to auto insurance act could improve support for injured in vehicle collisions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Albertans injured in vehicle collisions could get income support and retirement benefits if the Alberta government passes new legislation that was introduced Monday. The province on Monday announced that its Automobile Insurance Act  “would bring in key changes to Alberta’s auto insurance system and  establish improved access to health and medical benefits for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth One Gala a fancy party for a good cause
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2025
Community members are encouraged to get glammed up on Saturday evening to support Youth One’s youth programs. The goal for this year’s Black-Tie Gala, which is presented by Allied Marketing Group, is $150,000, to fund 100 youth. The evening will begin with cocktails at 5:30 at the Sandman Signature Ballroom. This year there will be ... Read More »
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