Southern Alberta News
British Columbia’s addictions strategy addressed
By John Kurucz for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 31st, 2024
It was perhaps the touchstone moment in British Columbia’s evolving approach to dealing with severe mental illness and addictions — and it became a political lightning rod ahead of the Oct. 19 election. A man armed with a machete attacked two people during the morning commute outside of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta tackling addictions and mental health issues
By John Kurucz for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 31st, 2024
British Columbia’s approach to addiction, mental health services and crime and punishment could see marked, generational changes by the end of this month. NDP leader David Eby and Conservative Party leader John Rustad are floating new — and oftentimes controversial — ideas on those fronts on an almost daily basis. Based on campaign promises made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald editor among four recognized by CMHA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region honoured Lethbridge Herald managing editor Al Beeber for his contributions to the Lethbridge and area community through his nearly 45 years in journalism with a CMHA Outstanding Service Award Tuesday at the Galt Museum and Archives. Beeber was one of four people the CMHA honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CITAP program aims to break down barriers
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 30th, 2024
Members of the Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) at Lethbridge Polytechnic are hosting a weekly arts-based, social recreation, peer support program to encourage friendships as well as education of Blackfoot language and culture. Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP) is a research study which will plan, develop, implement and evaluate an arts-based social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic school division reviewing attendance boundaries as student enrollment surges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announced Tuesday that they will begin consulting with parents regarding attendance areas ahead of the new West Lethbridge Elementary School opening in the fall of 2026. Carmen Mombourquette, Board Chair told the Herald during a phone interview Tuesday that the division has been experiencing unprecedented student enrollment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council off until Nov. 12
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Only one Standing Policy Committee meeting is on the agenda before city council next meets in mid November. City council last met on Oct. 22, staging its fall organizational meeting and a regular meeting. Since then, there has been one SPC, Governance, which met on Oct. 24. On Thursday, the Downtown Lawlessness Task ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province appealing carbon tax exemption on heating oil
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is challenging the constitutionality and legality of Canada’s heating oil carbon tax exemption. The province said Tuesday it filed an application at the federal court on Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the exemption, asking the court to declare it unconstitutional as well as unlawful. The province believes the federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L opens doors to prospective students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge held an open house on Saturday to give prospective students a glimpse of what the campus has to offer for programs and amenities. “A really big focus is giving students the opportunity to see the places and spaces where they’ll be learning,” said Asheley Cowie, U of L’s national recruitment team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim Cuddy bringing new tour to the Yates Centre
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Jim Cuddy performs at the Yates Centre on Nov. 4, one song the veteran roots musician plays could touch audiences in a special way. Just as the subject matter touched its creator. “Impossible” from Cuddy’s latest solo album “All the World Fades Away” was written for Jill Daum, whose husband John Mann ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province details planned changes to Bill of Rights
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Legislation being introduced by the Alberta government will update and expand the provincial bill of rights. Among changes Albertans will see if the legislation is passed include the right for a person with capacity to not be compelled or coerced into receiving a vaccine without their consent. However, a spokesman who talked to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth help Legion on Tag Day
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
Seven local youth organizations spent their Saturday picking up poppies as a part of the annual Tag Day at the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No.4 to distribute at various locations all over the city. 4-H Clubs, Guides and Scouts did the morning poppy distribution while in the afternoon there were the four Lethbridge ... Read More »
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