Southern Alberta News
Chinook High showcasing ‘Vivid’ dance program
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2024
The Lethbridge School Division is presenting to city residents Chinook High Schools annual dance show themed “Vivid,” which is being choreographed by . Alisha Hornberger, dance teacher of 11 years. “We try our best to be inclusive, I really believe that everyone can dance and everyone should have the opportunity to dance,” said Hornberger at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge fire department finds way to extend ambulance life
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has found a way to extend the lifespans of their ambulances by remounting their boxes onto new chassis, saving money and reducing waste. They have remounted two ambulances so far and plans to remount five more by the end of 2026, demonstrating the City of Lethbridge’s commitment to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Lights festival brightens up Nikka Yuko
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The ninth annual Winter Lights Festival is now on its way at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden where attendees can experience a celebration of the seasons within a light display that showcases over 170,00 lights. Eric Granson, marketing and events manager with the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, said they are continuing the theme from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes deliver teddies to CRH pediatric ward
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2024
The Lethbridge Hurricanes made a special delivery of stuffed animals to the pediatric ward on Monday morning at Chinook Regional Hospital. Teddy bear goal scorer Leo Braillard was joined by teammates Noah Chadwick, Brayden Edwards, Hayden Pakkala, and Logan Mccutcheon. “It’s really nice to score this goal. Give some teddy bears to the kids, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New recycling program on council agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday will be asked 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piikani chief releases statement on Grassy Mountain mine testing
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2024
Chief Troy Knowlton of the Piikani Nation has released a statement in support of the proposed drilling test program by Northback Holdings. Hearings for submissions from limited participants regarding the testing program took place earlier this week. Knowlton says the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) should be encouraged to allow people in the region as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Work integrated learning program staged at U of L
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2024
A City of Lethbridge program allowed students from Lethbridge Polytechnic and University of Lethbridge an opportunity to present on Thursday the importance of innovative solutions to address challenges within the community. City Scholars is a partnership between the City and post secondary institutions in Lethbridge. The program supports the WIL project, which is a Work-Integrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to deal with bylaw amendment requests
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will be dealing with several public hearings on Tuesday afternoon regarding proposed redevelopment projects in south Lethbridge. One project involves a request to rezone properties at 404 and 408 123 St. S. to Direct Control to allow for their consolidation and the development of 12 dwelling units to appear as four ... Read More »
1 responseMural honours victims on Day of Remembrance
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Friday marked the 35th anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre where 14 women lost their lives on Dec. 6, 1989 and to remember and honour them the University of Lethbridge has unveiled a Peace Garden Mural. Since 1991 Canada has recognized Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on violence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society hosts annual Christmas Market
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2024
The Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society held their annual Christmas Market on Friday. Ralee Reyes Argueta, administrative assistant office manager for the Friendship Society, says this market was not only a way for people to check things off their Christmas lists, but also support local Indigenous artists. “They’re all very talented entrepreneurs from beadwork, to painting, sewing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scrap value, ag value detailed in Lethbridge solar field approval
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 6th, 2024
A plan to build major solar fields near Lethbridge has been approved as regulators reveal some details of how they will now consider cleanup financing and agricultural productivity of sites as provincial policy direction evolves on the subjects. A decision by the Alberta Utilities Commission on Lethbridge Solar Two and Three proposals states today’s estimates ... Read More »
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