Southern Alberta News
‘Terrible tariff Tuesday’ takes forefront at UCP town hall in Medicine Hat
By Brendan Miller SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS bmiller@medicinehatnews.com on March 5th, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith attended a town hall discussion with Justin Wright, MLA Cypress-Medicine Hat, in front of approximately 350 residents to answer a series of eight pre-screened questions as well as taking questions live in-person from a microphone. Speaking just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Documentary shines spotlight on local track and field legend
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
Athletics and inspiration run deep in Jasper Lowe’s family, themes he hopes to bring to the viewers of his documentary, Survival of the Fittest. Lowe is the grandson of Lethbridge’s legendary track and field coach, George Gemer, who is the central figure of the hour long film. Carole Gemer, Lowe’s grandmother, was coached by George ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelter expansion project late but still on track
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
It will still be another few weeks until the expansion at the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is ready to welcome guests. Kash Shade, the Blood Tribe Department of Health’s (BTDH) chief operating officer, says construction was supposed to be complete by the end of February, but that has now been delayed to at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local panel takes deep dive into the nature of patriotism
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
A famous Molson Canadian commercial from 25 years ago is probably one of the most well-known demonstrations of Canadian patriotism, but what exactly is patriotism, and is it good or bad? That was the question for a panel of four University of Lethbridge professors last week. The topic has been in the forefront of both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s largest feeder cooperative in receivership following ministerial order
By Kristine Jean SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.comr on March 4th, 2025
The Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative (PBFC) has gone into receivership and according to an order issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson on Jan. 27, failed to comply with the Feeder Associations Guarantee Act (FAGA), the Feeder Associations General Regulation (FAGR) and was being operated in an unsound manner. Some of those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald, U of L honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
The Lethbridge Herald and University of Lethbridge were honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge as outstanding lifetime supporters of the organization. They, along with recently departed executive director Amanda Jensen, team member Chelsea Eastman and board member Stephen Onyango were given acknowledgement for their contributions to Volunteer Lethbridge at its annual general meeting Friday. The Herald’s award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous puppeteer connects with students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about the art of puppeteering from their latest artist in residence over the last week, who then closed his residency with a puppet show sharing an important message. DerRic Starlight, an indigenous puppeteer from Tsuut’ina Nation who has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island’s Noeline Hofmann has her foot on the Purple Gas, racing for country music fame
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2025
Noeline Hofmann, a 20-year-old country singer/songwriter from Bow Island, has secured her place as one of eight semi-finalists in SiriusXM’s prestigious seventh annual Top of the Country Competition, held in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association. Representing six provinces across Canada, the semi-finalists are ready to showcase their passion and skills, and Hofmann is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business popping support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is supporting local businesses, while others are supporting his business, because he believes the local economy needs not only for people to buy Canadian products, but to do so in a way that keeps their money local to southern Alberta. Joel Cote, founder of Crafted Corn says he makes sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget cash to flow to CRH, U of L, twinning
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial budget announced Thursday in Edmonton contains a number of financial commitments to southern Alberta. Among capital project expenditures are $22 million to be spent over three years for renal dialysis at Chinook Regional Hospital and $5 million over two years to enhance intensive care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and to introduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches latest round of red tape cuts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is making more efforts to reduce red tape. The UCP government this week introduced a bill in the Alberta legislature that it believes will reduce regulatory burdens for businesses and residents. Dale McNally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, made the announcement Wednesday in Edmonton. The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces what the government calls “more ... Read More »
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