Southern Alberta News
Health system falling behind on dementia, researcher tells SACPA
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Of the thousands of deadly diseases and health conditions known to inflict the human race, none may be more significant than dementia, says the director of the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. Rob Sutherland, who is also chairman of the department of neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, spoke Thursday at a session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New provider rolling out mobility devices in city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in full swing many residents have started to wonder when they will be able to enjoy what Lethbridge has to offer while riding e-scooters and e-bikes once again. Residents who have come to rely on, or simply enjoy, the occasional ride across the city via e-scooter or e-bike can again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation names grant recipients
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com More than 40 organizations in southwestern Alberta will share nearly half a million dollars in grant money, thanks to a local charitable organization. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta doled out just over $437,000 Wednesday during a grant ceremony at its Lethbridge office. And while the largest single grant amount of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library report among SPC presentations today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two presentations and a submission are on the agenda for today’s meeting of the Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of councillors Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, John Middleton-Hope and Ryan Parker along with acting mayor Mark Campbell. The first presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves 2024 tax bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
It’s almost that time of year again in Lethbridge – to check the mailbox to see property tax bills. On Tuesday, city council unanimously gave second and third readings to the 2024 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw. Property tax rates for 2024 have been set by the City and notices will soon be sent to property ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College staff offer tips for studying
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With diploma and final exams quickly approaching for high school students, two college staff members are sharing some helpful study tips and strategies. Jayne Werry, Learning Cafe academic strategist, said she often encounters students who say they do not actually know how to learn and she has been able to guide them in ... Read More »
1 responseIndecent act earns man stint behind bars
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Pincher Creek man who pulled down his pants at a local business earlier this month has received a three-month jail sentence. Jensen James Fox, 51, received the sentence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where he pleaded guilty to charges of committing an indecent act in public, and breach of probation. Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council calls for update to physician recruitment plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and mayor Blaine Hyggen calling on the City Manager to update the family physician recruitment action plan that was created in 2022. The OBM authorizes Hyggen to write a letter to the provincial health minister advocating for specific ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet reducing daily flights from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
WestJet will be reducing the number of flights to and from Lethbridge this fall when it transitions service to WestJet Encore starting in late October. The airline on its website Monday announced that the change will complete WestJet’s capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines. That transition means WestJet will be reducing its daily flights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Career fair connections help build opportunity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the community who were in search of employment had the opportunity to meet with multiple potential employers during a career fair hosted on Tuesday by Team Works Career Centre. Barb Wolstoncroft, manager of Team Works Career Centre, said with close to 60 employers in search of new talent they were hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Village of Stirling celebrating 125th anniversary
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The Village of Stirling isn’t a big community, but after more than a century since its inception, it’s made some pretty big tracks in southern Alberta. The village is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and it sounds like it’s going to be one long party. “It’s a huge milestone,” says Scott Donselaar, ... Read More »
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