Southern Alberta News
The Herald welcomes new city editor
By Tim Kalinowski on January 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Herald welcomed its new city editor on Monday. Trevor Busch comes to the Herald with 12 years of newspaper experience, and prior to arriving in Lethbridge, worked as a reporter and editor at the Taber Times. Busch spent much of his early childhood in Lethbridge and his father, a retired Fish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing to set trial date delayed
By Delon Shurtz on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A hearing to set a trial date for a woman accused of arranging a brutal attack on a younger boy has been delayed, and won’t be scheduled until next month. Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette was expected to confirm a trial date Monday in Lethbridge provincial court for Trinity Savard, who faces one count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber pleased with limited reopening
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 19th, 2021
With the Government of Alberta easing some public health restrictions on Monday, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is applauding their resolve in implementing expanded supports and a measured reopening. The province is allowing businesses offering personal and wellness services to reopen by appointment only. In addition, up to 10 people will be allowed to gather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roxy Theatre fundraising campaign in final stretch
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 19th, 2021
The Act One fundraising campaign by Crowsnest Cando to purchase the Roxy Theatre in the historic downtown of Coleman is in its final stretch as they work to raise $50,000 to purchase the multi-use community facility. Crowsnest Cando has a goal of raising $50,000 by Jan. 26, to close on purchasing the building. To date, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Reserve under new health measures
By Greg Bobinec on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Blood Reserve is under new public health measures, following an announcement from Chief Roy Fox and Director of Emergency Management Rick Soup on Friday, in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases. As of Jan. 4 there were only three active cases, with the most recent reported numbers as of Monday now ... Read More »
1 responseCollege providing additional financial help to students
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 19th, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Lethbridge College is reaching out to aid their students affected by the unprecedented financial challenges brought on by the pandemic. In the Fall 2020 semester, the college made available $200,000 of emergency funding to students to assist them in continuing from the Fall semester to Winter semester. Necessary funding has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More jail time for man who tried to flee police
By Delon Shurtz on January 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who attempted to flee from police in a stolen vehicle will have to spend a few more weeks in custody, even though he hoped to be released last week. Anthony Douglas Johnston had hoped Judge Kristin Ailsby would agree with a defence recommendation last week for a sentence of 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family facing financial issues after health crisis
By Nikki Jameson on January 19th, 2021
icture Butte family is facing significant bills after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. Pierre and Sylvia Nieuwoudt and their three children have lived in Picture Butte since October, 2017, when they moved to the area from South Africa thanks to work permits. The family applied to renew their work permits in October, 2019 before they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for stealing bike
By Delon Shurtz on January 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge man who was perfectly prepared to steal any bicycle he came upon, has received a short stint behind bars. Hunter Ferdinand Nolte pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of theft under $5,000 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Court was told Nolte was already riding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One in hospital after bus and semi collide
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 16th, 2021
A collision between a school bus and a semi-truck hauling manure near Magrath has left one driver in hospital and another slightly injured. A statement posted on the Westwind School Division Facebook page confirms the school bus was operated by its division, and there were no students on the bus at the time of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves three-year funding for reconciliation initiatives
By Tim Kalinowski on January 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council approved $435,000 over three years to help fund initiatives arising from the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee’s local calls-to-action emanating from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls report during Tuesday’s council meeting. Council was supposed to have heard a presentation from the group during the Sept. 28 Community ... Read More »
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