Southern Alberta News
Protesters rally at City Hall against COVID restrictions
By Dale Woodard on January 13th, 2021
trictions, mandatory masks and the shutting down of local businesses due to the ongoing pandemic staged a protest in front of Lethbridge City Hall Tuesday afternoon. A group of roughly 40 protesters dubbed “WethepeopleYQL” gathered near the front steps of City Hall for a Freedom Rally with signs stating “No more lying 2021!!”, “We The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer opportunities
By Volunteer Lethbridge on January 13th, 2021
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT — GO GIRLS MENTOR VOLUNTEERS Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to facilitate a digital support group for middle school females, specific to covid-19 related challenges. The group runs for seven weeks, once a week for approximately one hour. You will be provided with an outline ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onset of pandemic prompted transformation at the U of L in 2020
By Dale Woodard on January 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdwoodard@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s trek through 2020 might as well have come equipped with some seatbelts. It was indeed a roller-coaster ride. The past 12 months saw the U of L hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, tough economic times and multiple layoffs as well as the loss of its hockey program. Still, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blaine Hyggen not making plans yet
By Dale Woodward on January 12th, 2021
With Mayor Chris Spearman announcing he will not run for office again this fall, Lethbridge City Councillor Blaine Hyggen, whose name has been mentioned before as a possible mayoral candidate in 2021, says he will take some time discussing the possibilities with his family before deciding his own political future. “I acknowledge that there some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC rose to the challenge of COVIC in 2020
By Greg Bobinec on January 12th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over the last year, Lethbridge College has endured a number of challenges, from budget cuts to COVID-19, and has moved strategically through every challenge for the success of their students and their institution. At the start of 2020, the college was working through the Alberta Government’s budget cuts to education and turned their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City business charged with contravening health order
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 12th, 2021
One business was found in non-compliance of the Public Health Act Monday and charged under Section 73(1) for contravening a public health order. They were served an Appearance Notice for a court date on Jan. 22, 2021. The Lethbridge Police Service assisted Alberta Health Services in checking a number of businesses which had publicly stated ... Read More »
1 responseBreak-in at substation could be resolved
By Delon Shurtz on January 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged in relation to a break-in at a city electrical substation nearly two years ago may not stand trial, after all. Travis Roy Priest was expected to set a trial date this year, but during a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, the matter was instead adjourned to Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after knife incident
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 9th, 2021
A 32-year-old man has been charged with weapons and other offences after an incident downtown Thursday night. About 9:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a male who had smashed a window above The Lethbridge Herald pressroom. There were subsequent reports the man had threatened the driver of a vehicle with a knife. Lethbridge police ... Read More »
4 responsesFire chief tips his hat to department’s flexibility in 2020
By Dale Woodard on January 8th, 2021
For those who did Christmas shopping for members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, they didn’t need any more head gear over the holiday season. They already wear many hats. In a trying 2020 which saw members deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing opioid crisis as well as the day-to-day challenges that come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New condo project to break ground in spring
By Tim Kalinowski on January 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com If all goes according to plan, Lethbridge’s newest landmark residential address will break ground in late spring this year. The 102 Scenic Drive group is promising unparalleled prairie views, fabulous amenities and upscale living when the 341-unit condominium is constructed. Former Lethbridge resident and president of the Lethbridge Home Builders’ Association, Garry Renkema, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing set for accused killers
By Delon Shurtz on January 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men accused of killing another man last summer are finally set to have a preliminary hearing, but not until later this year. During a brief apearance Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, the week-long preliminary hearing for Robert White Cow and Jason James Crane Chief was scheduled for June 21-25. A preliminary hearing ... Read More »
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