Southern Alberta News
New Catholic schools superintendent settling into role
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After her first month on the job as Superintendent of Schools within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Chantel Axani met with reporters Wednesday to share about her experience. “It’s been a blessing, a whirlwind, it’s been so fun. My first 30 days feel like they’ve been 30 minutes. It’s gone by so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidates face off at byelection forum
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2024
Lethbridge West candidates John Middleton-Hope of the UCP and the NDP’s Rob Miyashiro went head to head in debate Tuesday during a candidates forum at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Alberta Party candidate Layton Veverka was unable to attend but a statement about his platform was read to the audience which filled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional lead discusses new medical training program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Medical Program has named Lethbridge physician Dr. Richard Buck as their regional lead as it prepares for its first cohort of undergraduate medical students. The SAM program will see an increase in the training of rural physicians immediately with undergraduate medical students beginning at the University of Lethbridge in 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environment Lethbridge gets grant to plant mini-forests
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Environment Lethbridge has announced they are receiving a grant from Wawanesa Mutual Insurance company, through their “Climate Champions: Local Grants,” to plant mini-forests of drought-resistant trees and shrubs in three locations around Lethbridge. More than $275,000 was awarded through the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants, with each recipient receiving a portion of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council postpones vote to disband SPCs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com On a day they were to discuss a possible tax increase to cover the operating budget of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition, city council on Tuesday had to deal with an unexpected motion from Jeff Carlson to eliminate standing policy committees. As Tuesday’s session opened with discussions on the council agenda, Carlson abruptly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local container depots honoured by campaign
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
The Alberta Bottle Depot Association has been running the Applaud a Depot campaign since 2015 and Lethbridge’s GPS Container Depots were recognized through the campaign on Saturday. The campaign is about bringing awareness to what depots do in their communities. Between both GPS Container Depot location, they raised $57,000 for the two local food banks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardiac doctor given key to the city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge is home to Dr. Sayeh Zielke, Cardiac Sciences Physician Lead for Alberta Health Services South Zone who came to Lethbridge in 2013. In a special presentation on Tuesday afternoon in council chambers, the doctor was awarded the Key to the City by mayor Blaine Hyggen for “her tireless work to improve and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torch run gets big boost
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 11th, 2024
Another successful Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Boston Pizza, was served up by the Lethbridge Police Service and other southern Alberta Law enforcement agencies on Friday night at the southside Boston Pizza for “Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser”. Const. Braylon Hyggen spoke with reporters about breaking last year’s record for donations. “It’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opting in to Extended Producer Responsibility regulation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council unanimously voted Tuesday to opt-in to the new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation established by the Alberta government. The regulation makes the producer of printed paper and packaging responsible for the lifecycle of the material. The program starts on April 1 and means city residents will no longer pay for curbside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No decision on Exhibition financial support by press time
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A decision by city council on financial support for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition had not been determined by press time. Council by mid-evening was still addressing public hearings that began in early afternoon on several proposed housing developments. Two of those hearings were on proposed apartment buildings adjacent to, and across from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spirit of Christmas hits the road on city bus
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2024
A transit bus lit up with Christmas lights and decorated on the inside with Christmas trees and ornaments will be arriving in style at local events throughout the month of December to bring some hope to those who need it during the Christmas season. The City of Lethbridge has partnered with the Christmas Hope campaign ... Read More »
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