Southern Alberta News
March is Kidney month but it’s so much more than that
By Stan Ashbee on March 10th, 2021
March is Kidney Month and Mar. 11 is World Kidney Day. As a kidney patient, Jan Clemis was diagnosed over 40 years ago with kidney disease. Clemis is the Alberta director for the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA). According to Clemis, the two primary goals of the CTA are: 1. Healthy, active lifestyles for transplant recipients, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA names Women of Distinction
By Dale Woodard on March 10th, 2021
Even in times of pandemic and uncertainty Rachel Nicol still managed to find the silver lining. The Lethbridge swimmer who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Summer Games and is looking for a return trip to the Olympics in Tokyo this summer was one of four women honoured at the 45th Annual YWCA Lethbridge and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused killer makes first court appearance
By Delon Shurtz on March 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtr@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old woman accused of deliberately striking and killing a man with her vehicle last year, made her first appearance Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Melissa Dumaine White Grass, who was charged last week with first-degree murder, appeared in court by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where she is in quarantine ... Read More »
2 responsesTaber man found not guilty on fraud charges
By Cole Parkinson on March 10th, 2021
After more than four years, a local man has been found not guilty after being charged with theft and fraud of over $5,000. Scott Allen Blanchard was accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a Taber business back in 2016 and was back in Lethbridge court last week where he was finally found not guilty. When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to invest in establishing vaccine production capacity
By Tim Kalinowski on March 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta will be making substantial investments to establish its own vaccine production and manufacturing capacity both for the immediate COVID-19 need and for potential future pandemics. “This pandemic has really opened a lot of eyes as to the vulnerability of supply chains around the world,” Doug Schweitzer, Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council rejects giving builders, developers a tax break on vacant serviced lots
By Tim Kalinowski on March 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has rejected a motion which would have created a separate sub class of taxation to provide local developers and builders with a 50 per cent tax break on vacant serviced lots. Coun. Jeffrey Coffman introduced the motion for discussion during council on Tuesday following a public presentation by BILD Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abduction case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a 21-year-old Lethbridge man charged in connection with an attempted abduction in the city last year has been adjourned again while defence reviews new disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre, who appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday as an agent for the accused’s lawyer, said defence needs more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sage clan gives recovering addict new purpose in life
By Tim Kalinowski on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With the sun shining down on Galt Gardens, Cody Fox, wearing the jacket of the Sage Clan, plays with his kids who run around him asking unanswerable questions as just a few feet away fellow Sage Clan members and Kindness to Others founder Alvin Mills work together to hand out a special meal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge Spring 2021 Convocation celebration to remain online
By UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE on March 6th, 2021
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Be the first to comment!Innovative online directory set to connect B2B agriculture businesses in southern Alberta
By LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION on March 6th, 2021
Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Friday a new way for the agriculture community to come together, allowing vendors, exhibitors and businesses access that they would traditionally have at AG-EXPO. “We wanted to ensure that the businesses that participate in AG-EXPO still have a place to come together in light of the current health restrictions” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court delays prompt judge to order case move forward
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge judge has ordered the lawyer representing a man charged in connection with a fatal car collision, to move things along following numerous delays since the accused was arrested more than a year ago. Judge Erin Olsen told Calgary lawyer L. K. Ross that he needs to be prepared to take a step ... Read More »
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