Southern Alberta News
Real books still important, says U of L professor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge will be hosting the final PUBlic Professor Series talk of the season this Thursday, where professor Robin Bright will talk about reading. Bright, a professor of education at the university, says her talk will provide a snapshot of what reading looks like across Canada, how many people engage in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerry marks 55 years as a YMCA volunteer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local man has been volunteering for the same organization for 55 years and, if that’s not remarkable enough, he says his goal is to continue for at least another 20. Jerry Brown has volunteered for the YMCA Lethbridge since it was in its original location across from city hall, then continued to ... Read More »
1 responseStudents raise money and awareness for SASH food bank
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2025
Students at the Magrath Elementary decorated paper grocery bags to help the SASH Disability Support Services food bank. The bags were sold at Rooster’s Country Market Place, the local grocery store for the town, for a donation of $2, with some community members donating additional money to help the cause. The campaign raised more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Picking up the Pieces’ a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot’s legacy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Gordon Lightfoot died at the age of 84 in 2023, he left a monumental musical legacy behind. The quintessential singer/songwriter, the Canadian cultural icon  earned 16 Juno Awards, was nominated five times for Grammys and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. After two years attending a Los Angeles music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legislature marks passing of former southern Alberta MLA Broyce Jacobs
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 21st, 2025
Broyce Jacobs, a two-term MLA for the former Cardston-Taber-Warner provincial riding, passed away March 14. He was 84. Jacobs served as the Progressive Conservative MLA for the riding in two non-consecutive terms, from 2001 – 2004 before being defeated by then-Alberta Alliance Party member Paul Hinman, and later from 2008 – 2012 before being succeeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighter to do 10K Moonlight Run in full gear to help first responders
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local firefighter is raising funds for an organization that helps fellow first responders take care of themselves so they can continue to take care of others, by running in full gear Saturday night. Edgar Ponce, fundraiser organizer and member of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, says he has been training for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province proposing changes to privacy and access to information laws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is proposing changes through new legislation to the province’s privacy and access to information laws. The government introduced legislation on Thursday afternoon to make  minor administrative amendments that it says are needed for clarity and streamlining in the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. Those amendments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City a top destination for homestay visitors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com This season, Lethbridge has been named one of the one of the top trending domestic destinations for Canadians travelling domestically according to AirBnB insights. Matt McNama, senior communications manager for Airbnb in Canada, says based on searches of where Canadians want to book Airbnb accommodations, they noticed that many were looking at Lethbridge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Choir tour gives Ugandan kids a new perspective
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their Canadian tour, which includes a stop in Pincher Creek early next month. Through their tour, 18 children in the Ugandan choir will be hosted by local families and will be able to share and learn about new customs, food and culture. Tina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province set to fight federal emissions cap
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act which it says will defend Alberta from the federal emissions cap. The Act was introduced in 2020 to protect what is deemed essential infrastructure from trespassing, interference and damage that could impact the safety of Albertans. The federal government says its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L student’s website connects hungry learners with leftover food
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2025
There are few things that impress starving students quite like free food, and one University of Lethbridge student has made a website to make it easier for them to find freebies on campus. Ankit Mukherjee, a fourth-year business student, developed the snackradar.ca – a website where students can connect to free food and event organizers ... Read More »
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