Southern Alberta News
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By Stan Ashbee on February 6th, 2021
Community journalism is, and has always been, an invaluable asset to community newspapers. Moving forward in 2021 is no exception. The eyes and ears of any community is its citizens, simply armed with the ability to provide pictures, news tips, story ideas, event listings (virtual or otherwise) and a plethora of other community-related material. Sure, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta plants factor in LC antibiotics research
By Greg Bobinec on February 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College researchers are doing their part to discover and develop new antibiotics as a potential crisis looms over the next few decades with infectious diseases become increasingly immune to treatment, by testing plants native to Alberta for antibiotic molecules. The work of microbiology senior research scientist Sophie Kernéis and lab technician Leanne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC tradition meets technology for Indigenous Services
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services has found new ways to provide support for their students by combining technology with traditional teachings. Twice a week, the college’s students are able to meet online with the college’s Elders and Grandparents over Zoom for fireside chats as part of the Cultural Support program. Each Monday, the session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual Moonlight Run has a new twist
By Dale Woodard on February 5th, 2021
For the second straight year, the Moonlight Run is going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021 version features a new twist, one of the lunar sort. “Something we’ve added because of the virtual format is we thought it might be fun to do some longer distances, that people could accumulate mileage over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart and Stroke campaign goes virtual
By Stan Ashbee on February 5th, 2021
For over 60 years Heart Month has been recognized in Alberta, as a caring and helpful reminder to look after your health and to raise awareness about vital information, such as the signs of heart attack. Since the Heart and Stroke Foundation was first created, the organization has had wonderful volunteers across the province, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Input sought on Lomond wind project
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com ABO Wind is proposing to build the largest single-phased wind project in southern Alberta, and is welcoming written submissions from the public until Feb. 24. If approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission, the $500 million investment would create over 300 jobs during the construction and around 15 long-term maintenance positions. The project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition elects new president
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge & District Exhibition has elected Bev Lanz as their 55th President of the Board of Directors, following their annual meeting at the end of January. With Exhibition Park entering start of their seasons events during the pandemic, as well as start of construction on the new 268,000 square foot Agri-Food Hub and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MD of Taber trying solar on oil/gas sites
By Cole Parkinson on February 4th, 2021
Discussions around small-scale solar projects on abandoned oil/gas lease sites have been swirling with the Municipal District of Taber for several years now, and things are starting to move towards construction. The MD has been working with Keith Hirsche since 2019 as they have been investigating the concept of developing smaller solar projects on abandoned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police have eyes on city’s distracted drivers
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants you to know even though you might not have your eyes on the road as you fiddle with your cellphone, its officers certainly may have their eyes on you. “In the Traffic Response Unit all of our vehicles are unmarked,” states Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the LPS Traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!February events at Lethbridge library
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
The Lethbridge Public Library has a number of activities planned for the month of February for everyone to take part in. On Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., the Library will be hosting an online discussion called So You Want to Run for Office: Women in Local Government. The discussion will follow the importance of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plan promotes increased density in new neighbourhoods
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge hosted an online “coffee chat” with city planning staff on Wednesday to go over proposed changes to the City’s Municipal Development Plan which could have implications for local developers. The updated MDP accounts for new development of the Airport Business Park, and the City’s plans to annex lands from Lethbridge County ... Read More »
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