Southern Alberta News
Name of new westside elementary school unveiled
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced the name of their new elementary school located in the westside neighbourhood of Garry Station. During a small ceremony involving various officials from the division along with multiple organizations involved in the naming process, Allison Purcell chair of the Board of Trustees for the division revealed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Watch celebrates five years of serving the city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To celebrate their fifth anniversary The Watch hosted a barbecue Thursday in Galt Gardens, sharing the lunch hour with those living and working in the downtown area. For the past five years, Watch volunteers and employees have worked to provide an additional layer of safety to citizens in downtown, including business owners, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local initiative aims to reduce drug use in southern Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As fentanyl, tranq (xylazine) and other drugs continue to end lives in the Lethbridge area, some residents are fighting back. Alvin Mills is certainly no stranger to the battle with narcotics, but he says the fight has evolved into a problem beyond that of his worst nightmares. “Anyone who is doing (tranq), they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City group raising awareness about Tourette’s syndrome
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One in a hundred Canadians are living with Tourette’s syndrome and from May 15 to June 15 those affected by it are raising awareness. In Lethbridge, awareness was raised over the weekend when City Hall and the Yates Memorial Theatre were lit up teal and community members took part of the annual Trek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD celebrates apprentices in RAP program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge Region, in partnership with the Lethbridge Construction Association, Careers and School District on Wednesday celebrated young apprentices finishing the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and current apprentices. Bridget Mearns, executive officer of BILD Lethbridge Region, said the event was an opportunity to celebrate those who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in fatal collision still waiting to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A new trial has yet to be scheduled for a 33-year-old woman facing charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian more than a year ago. Bobbi Raquel Whillans was set to stand trial on May 6, but it was adjourned to allow more time for the crown and defence to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary inquiry set in stabbing case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Nanton man accused in the stabbing death of a 54-year-old woman is set to have a preliminary inquiry this summer. The inquiry for Ryan Kelly Sutherland, who has chosen to be tried by a Court of King’s bench judge without a jury, is scheduled for June 24-28. A preliminary hearing is typically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police hold first booster seat inspection event
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A child’s safety is arguably the most important thing in the world to a parent, yet almost all booster seats are improperly installed. Lethbridge Police Services hosted its first ever child seat inspection event on Wednesday afternoon in the Toys ‘R’ Us parking lot. During the voluntary check stop, officers from the traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New society helping British-Canadians to deepen roots
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A small but mighty new society is hoping to help British-Canadians to deepen their roots – like an oak tree – back to their home country and resurrect some forgotten holidays such as Royal Oak Day, also known as Restoration Day. What started as a social media group where British-Canadians had the opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers tackle vandalism to historic plaques
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A plaque commemorating a resident’s deeds from years past is now covered in scratches and graffiti — this is what is being fought by volunteers across the country. The Parks Heritage Conservation Society is made up of more than 50 volunteers. Their goal is to clean, restore and inspect historic plaques in Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City declares war on mosquitoes
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The city’s annual war against mosquitoes has begun in earnest. Unfortunately, the enemy badly outnumbers the city’s lone soldier. “I’m one man against billions, but I’ll get out there and keep track of what’s going on with our mosquitoes throughout the city and surrounding area,” says Todd Carter, mosquito technician for the City’s ... Read More »
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