Southern Alberta News
Friends of Medicare AGM leaves little unsaid about privatized health care
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 22nd, 2023
“We’re grannies and we’re really raging,” sang a group of four women dressed in red hats and eye-catching aprons. Why the rage? The threat of privatization of health care in Alberta. “Oh, bring back the health care we need,” they lamented on Wednesday at the Friends of Medicare annual general meeting held in the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing firearms charges ruled fit to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who claimed to be crazy and insisted he have a forensic assessment, is fit to stand trial, a forensic psychiatrist has concluded. Justice Timothy Hironaka referred to the forensic fitness report Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Danial Mark Ferguson faces several charges in relation to incidents last May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L career fair helps job seekers make the leap into workforce
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
For many university students, the idea of life after school comes with an anxious uncertainty. If post-secondary is a steppingstone to adulthood, then entering the workforce is the final leap. Fortunately for students at the University of Lethbridge, Career Bridge hosted one of its twice annual career fairs on Wednesday in the First Choice Wellness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA thrilled with housing project approval
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Robin James and the Lethbridge Housing Association were thrilled when city council on Tuesday unanimously approved a request to rezone a property in north Lethbridge so the organization can build a supportive housing project. Council voted 8-0 – Deputy Mayor John Middleton was absent – to change the property at 416 Stafford Drive ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business making a big impact in plus size fashion
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
Natasha Gurney, owner of Kurvy Kouture co. in downtown Lethbridge, has a message to share and it’s about more than fashion: Your body is good, it always was. She’s not in the business of “body positivity” or “body acceptance” though, explaining that both the acceptance and positivity movements are rooted in racism and beauty ideals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart of a Hero Tour recognizes first responders, highlights career opportunities
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Not many people outside of the medical field will know who Paul Maurice Zoll is. There are few people, however, who aren’t familiar with the artificial cardiac pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator, the development of which Dr. Zoll is credited. Zoll, a Jewish American cardiologist and one of the pioneers in the development of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controversial professor talks woke-ism in library debate
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
A debate in the main branch of the public library last Saturday afternoon featured controversial professor Frances Widdowson openly debating woke-ism as a threat to academic freedom in response to the University of Lethbridge refusing to provide space for a lecture by her in February. The debate was sponsored by the Justice Centre for Constitutional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for uttering threats in park
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Threatening to kill people at a city park earlier this month has netted a 42-year-old man a stint in jail. Waylon Girard Spear Chief was sentenced to three months in jail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single charge of causing a disturbance and two charges of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behaviours adjusting to city encampment response
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fewer entrenched encampments and structures have been seen in the city this summer, says a report made to city council Tuesday by General Manager of Community Social Development Andrew Malcolm. The City’s strategy has been a response to the encampment situation in Lethbridge, a response that includes offering outreach services to those who ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta NDP warns that Smith plans to ‘gamble’ with Albertans’ retirement
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2023
It is estimated that the average Canadian needs to save nearly $1 million to retire, a number that is only set to grow with time, pushing the target further for younger Canadians. According to an NDP press conference held on Tuesday morning in Edmonton, that target could be even more unattainable for Albertans in just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied for man facing arson and assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man charged with numerous criminal offences, including arson and assaulting a peace officer, has been denied bail pending an appeal or resolution of his charges. Justice Jerry LeGrandeur refused to release Joe Swart from remand custody following his bail hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, then adjourned the matter to Sept. ... Read More »
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