Southern Alberta News
U of L honours former board chair with honorary degree
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Following years of dedication and hard work, one man who helped shape the present and future of the University of Lethbridge has been rewarded. Kurt Schlachter sat on the board of governors with the U of L for six years. Having left in 2022, Schlachter has remained a prominent member of the community, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets credit for jail time after guilty plea
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Coaldale man who jumped from a two-storey window to avoid being arrested by police, has been released after spending the equivalent of more than one and a half years in custody. Shawn Barry Miller, 41, pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to one charge of flight from police, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derek Edwards bringing his brand of humour to the Yates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Derek Edwards steps onto the stage at the Yates theatre on June 9, he will surely feel right at home. And it’s not just because the award-winning Canadian comedian has played the venue on previous connections, it’s because Edwards has a taste for Lethbridge dating back decades when he previously worked here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road work season set to hit the pavement
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com It’s that time of year again when orange vests populate the streets with heavy-duty equipment to begin road work. While frustration may set in after following a detour, the City of Lethbridge says it is important to keep the roads in top order. Furthermore, they will be rolling out all work this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sim’s vision becomes garden for body and soul
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com What started as a one woman’s vision has become a place that will benefit the community for many years to come, a place that will provide nourishment not only for the body but also for the soul. The Martha Retreat Centre celebrated the grand opening of their Contemplative Food Garden Thursday afternoon, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University convocation celebrates student success
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Bright futures and even brighter smiles filled the 1st Choice Savings Centre following the third convocation ceremony at the University of Lethbridge. As families gathered to take photos, share conversations and generally celebrate the achievements of the many graduates, an air of excitement for the future was evident. While some graduates may be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about relationship between gut and brain health
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The connection between gut-brain health was the focus of Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs discussion in the dining room of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. As listeners ate lunch, speaker Chelsea Matisz gave an in-depth examination of how internal systems work in impacting that health. She talked about the role of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young illustrator has work in new children’s book
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
A young local illustrator got her career off the ground with her work in her first children’s book recently. “The Mudhole: A Story About Being True to Yourself” was illustrated by now Catholic Central High School graduate Audrey Reibin and written by Stephanie Foreman. The book follows hippo Hendriks and his animal friends in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety concerns will be the focus of town hall event this evening
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com From fentanyl-laced gummy bears laying around in a city park to armed robberies in convenience stores, some Lethbridge residents have had enough. Common Sense Lethbridge is hosting a town hall Friday evening to highlight crime in the city and outline what public safety measures are being taken. Mayor Blaine Hyggen and city councillor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who helped dispose of body awaits sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm woman who helped dispose of a dead body won’t know for several weeks if she will go to jail or be allowed to serve a sentence under house arrest. Michelle Lee Toth pleaded guilty in March to one count of interfering with a dead body, but the case was adjourned for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Targeted enforcement operation takes drugs off city streets
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service recently removed a significant amount of methamphetamine and fentanyl from the streets of downtown, including large chunks of orange fentanyl. Police say more than 450 doses of methamphetamine and fentanyl have been taken off the street as part of a targeted enforcement operation involving a combination of uniform and ... Read More »
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