Southern Alberta News
New regional reporter brings wealth of experience to the job
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 13th, 2021
Pivoting into a transitional role as a regional reporter for Southern Alberta Newspapers, Gillian Slade brings a wealth of experience to readers of the Lethbridge Herald, Medicine Hat News, and our chain of rural weeklies. “It is a wonderful opportunity to broaden the scope of stories, editorials and columns, to bring a wider perspective to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court to hear arguments about Blood Tribe election results
By Tim Kalinowski on March 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Court of Queen’s Bench will hear arguments from Blood Tribe community advocates who say last year’s chief and council election results should be thrown out in favour of new municipal elections. Autumn EagleSpeaker has filed documents with the court which seek a judicial review of the entire election process where perhaps as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More people can schedule vaccinations on Monday
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 13th, 2021
On Monday more people will qualify to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccination, the provincial government announced Friday. Anyone between the ages of 65 and 74, estimated to be about 437,000 Albertans, falls into this new phase. Those born in 1947 can starting booking an appointment from Monday, March 15 either online or by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen interest helpful in insect conservation
By Dale Woodard on March 13th, 2021
articipation and personal interest can be helpful in addressing the conservation of insects and spiders in our area. The not-so creepy and crawlies were the topic as the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held its weekly Zoom conference Thursday morning. On hand as the guest speaker was Dan Johnson — BSc, Sask; MSc, PhD, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ron Sakamoto keeping the music playing
By Al Beeber on March 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The COVID-19 pandemic silenced the world of live concert performances but Lethbridge concert promotor Ron Sakamoto has still found a way to keep the music playing. Sakamoto, owner of Gold and Gold Productions and Sakamoto Agency, and his roster of 23 artists have been staging live-streamed shows in nursing facilities across the country ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BRZ names new chair
By Tim Kalinowski on March 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has a new board and a new chair coming into a critical municipal election year for the city. Justin Tavernini, owner of the O2 Training Centre Inc., will assume the chair duties, and he hopes to influence city council elections to reflect an agenda which is friendly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New library program to help displaced workers
By Dale Woodard on March 12th, 2021
A new program to help people displaced from work take the steps back to employment is being offered through the Lethbridge Public Library. Read On Adult Literacy & Learning at Lethbridge Public Library announced Wednesay it has received funding to test a new program — Moving Forward, New Opportunities, New Lives — that will help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP reminding motorists of the importance of seatbelt safety
By ALBERTA RCMP on March 12th, 2021
The RCMP is reminding motorists that the best defence against serious injury in the event of a motor vehicle collision is wearing a properly fastened seatbelt. Alberta RCMP report that last year they dealt with 3,184 seatbelt-related offences, including 137 children that were found to be improperly restrained while in a vehicle. The RCMP encourages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glowing reviews for Picture Butte EMS in report
By Nikki Jamieson on March 12th, 2021
The Picture Butte Emergency Medical Service department has passed their national accreditation review. During Picture Butte town council’s regular Feb. 22 meeting, council was presented with the Ambulance Accreditation Report. As part of the EMS department’s contract requirements with Alberta Health Services, their ambulance is to be nationally accredited by a recognized organization once every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assault on officer costs man jail
By Delon Shurtz on March 12th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a police officer with a urine-soaked T-shirt has earned a Brocket man a short stint behind bars. Jonah Shining Double pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assaulting a peace officer, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Court was told Shining Double was arrested about midnight ... Read More »
3 responsesWildlife enthusiasts working to attract new residents to walking trails
By Dale Woodard on March 12th, 2021
A southern Alberta group is hoping to add a few residents to the walking trails around Picture Butte. With spring approaching, Walk on the Wild Side have been working on a new addition to the trails that will be put up at the end of the month, weather permitting. Ideally, this structure will attract some ... Read More »
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