January 17th, 2025

Southern Alberta News

‘Emma!’ ready to rock the stage at Chinook High School

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As the stage darkens, the theatre waits with anticipation. Suddenly, music blasts and lights flare up as the song and dance routine of “Emma!” begins. Students at Chinook High School will be performing a unique rendition of the Jane Austen novel by the same name. Alisha Hornberger, co-director and choreographer for the production, ... Read More »

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SACPA talk focuses on medical training school

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A rural medical education training centre at the University of Lethbridge will benefit Lethbridge, southern Alberta and the university itself. That was one of the messages made at Thursday’s session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Jon Doan, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences ... Read More »

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St. Martha powwow a milestone celebration

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com With roots deep in Canadian and Indigenous culture, the Children of St. Martha elementary school hosted its 20th annual powwow on Thursday. Designed to bring students together, the event saw people of all cultural backgrounds dancing and celebrating. Candace Bradford, First Nations and Metis, Inuit facilitator at Children of St. Martha, says the ... Read More »

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LCI valedictorian feels honoured

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute students will be crossing the graduation stage Saturday at the Enmax Centre surrounded by family and friends as they receive their high school diplomas. Among the almost 300 graduates crossing the stage this year is Marie Metz, who has been named valedictorian for the class of 2024. On Thursday she ... Read More »

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Foremost woman to be sentenced for impaired driving causing bodily harm

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man and woman driving toward Lethbridge on Highway 4 a year ago made it to the city, but in an ambulance instead of their own car. As the couple approached the intersection with Highway 61 north of the Village of Stirling at about 5 p.m. on April 30, 2023, a pick-up truck ... Read More »

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Aviation Day set to take off

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Airport will be hosting the inaugural YQL Aviation Day Saturday to showcase a variety of career opportunities within the aviation industry. Anthony Kish, airport electrician, spoke to the Herald about the event Thursday and said Aviation Day is a day for bringing awareness to aviation industry and the needs in it. ... Read More »

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Convocation set to celebrate college grads

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College students will be walking across the stage today to receive their diplomas during two ceremonies taking place at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. Lethbridge College will also recognize Indigenous graduates from fall 2023 and spring 2024 at an Honour Night in the Garden Court Restaurant. The evening event will bring Indigenous graduates and ... Read More »

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SPC gets look at Civic Culture Plan

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Governance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday got a look at the City’s 2024 Civic Culture Plan. The SPC consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Rajko Dodic and John Middleton-Hope. According to a presentation presented and submitted by Recreation and Culture general manager Robin Harper, the plan “is ... Read More »

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Woman wants robbery charge withdrawn

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman charged with robbery in relation to a theft from a charitable business in Raymond hopes her charge will be withdrawn. Edmonton lawyer Brian Hurley appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday hoping to resolve the charge against his client, Megan Sheridan of Magrath. However, the Crown prosecutor said he was not ... Read More »

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Water levels rising in area reservoirs

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Area reservoirs are rising after recent rainfall but they still remain below normal levels. An update by the City of Lethbridge on Wednesday shows that as of Tuesday, the Oldman River reservoir was sitting at 62 per cent of capacity, still down from the normal range between 68 and 89 per cent. The ... Read More »

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City celebrates community disability services professionals

By Alex Noad for the Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

Members of the disabled community on Wednesday marched in the heart of Lethbridge dressed in yellow to celebrate their support workers. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced this spring that the third week of May would be recognized as Community Disability Service Professional Appreciation week. To celebrate, members from Quest, Ability, ... Read More »

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