Southern Alberta News
UCP to introduce 13 bills in fall legislature session
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta Bill of Rights is among 13 pieces of legislation the provincial government will be introducing in the fall session of the Alberta legislature which begins on Monday. The province’s list of bills also addresses gender affirming actions and transgender athletes. Government House Leader and Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP agenda focus of SACPA talk
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2024
The UCP government has been working at a frenzied pace, which some believe is causing more chaos for Albertans. This was the topic for this week’s Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs meeting Thursday in the dining room of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Jason Foster, director of Parkland Institute at University of Alberta and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police holding Trunk or Treat Halloween event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Lethbridge Police Service on Halloween will be busy handing treats at their second annual Trunk or Treat Event. Constable Christian Olsen, a K-9 handler with LPS, said Friday morning that the inaugural event last year attracted between 800-900 youngsters. Police, with decorated vehicles, will be at the Nicholas Sheran boat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends council approve first Nikka Yuko master plan as guiding document
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The first master plan in the history of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden has been completed and on Thursday the Governance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council offered council recommendations on how to address it. The SPC consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, John Middleton-Hope, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and Acting Mayor Jeff Carlson. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saipoyi theatre production tells traditional Blackfoot stories
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Saipoyi Community School in Standoff, welcomed their students’ family and friends on Friday to enjoy a theatre production that was in the making all week, “Living Legends of Old.” The school was divided into 10 groups, two in each grade and every group was in charge one performance where they would act ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime affecting more small businesses in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Federation of Independent business says the number of small businesses directly affected by crime in Alberta has nearly doubled in the last year. A report issued by the CFIB on Thursday said the percentage has risen from 24 per cent in 2023 to 54 per cent in 2024. “It’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Polytechnic unveils new logo
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2024
The buzz of excitement could be felt radiating throughout the Centre Core at Lethbridge Polytechnic from students and faculty alike as the institution unveiled its new logo earlier this week. Lethbridge Polytechnic officially switched to a polytechnic on Sept. 5. This change was the fourth rebranding for the institution since opening as Lethbridge Jr. College ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial tax break will benefit affordable housing providers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A change to the provincial Municipal Government Act that comes into effect on Oct. 31 as part of Bill 20 will benefit non-profit providers of affordable housing in the province by fully exempting them from paying property taxes. Among those providers is the Lethbridge Housing Authority whose chief executive officer Robin James says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union reaches tentative deal with City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A tentative agreement has been reached between CUPE Local 70 and the City of Lethbridge after mediation on Wednesday. A joint statement on Thursday by CUPE Local 70 president Sue Gouw and City of Lethbridge team lead Garrett Anderson stated that “The City of Lethbridge and CUPE Local 70 are pleased to confirm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glow returns to light up Agri-food Hub
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a successful inaugural year Glow Lethbridge is coming back to the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre with a new theme, new theme nights and a new marketplace from Nov. 27 to Dec. 31. Paul Kingsmith, director, community engagement with Lethbridge & District Exhibition spoke to media after the launch ceremony Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown issues addressed at monthly Business Revitalization Zone session
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 24th, 2024
The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone held its monthly Downtown Safety Education Information session this week. These sessions focus on downtown businesses, however Sarah Amies, executive director of the Downtown BRZ, says they are open to everyone. “I’m happy to have anybody show up, but it is set up for the downtown,” said Amies. This ... Read More »
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