Southern Alberta News
City council nixes first reading on land use bylaw amendments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted 6-2 to refer first reading of proposed Phase 1 amendments to Land Use Bylaw 6300 to administration for incorporation into the new proposed land use bylaw. After a lengthy debate Tuesday afternoon, council decided that more debate and discussion is needed on the proposed changes regarding social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adults put their spelling to the test
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
Six adult contestants put their spelling skills to the test in front of judges during the inaugural Buzzwords spelling bee on Saturday afternoon. “We have our kids spelling bee every year, so we thought why not give the adults a chance to show their stuff,” said Jonathan Jarvie, an adult services librarian at the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook takes on ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2024
The British comedy hit from Mischief Theatre hits the local stage with the Chinook High School drama department proudly presenting “The Play that Goes Wrong.” Chinook High School principal and director, Duane Piper shared what audience can expect. “Whatever they’re expecting, it’s going to be crazier than that. What they can expect to do is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton MLA joins NDP leadership race
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com First-time MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse has joined the NDP leadership race. The 49-year-old Calahoo Stonehouse, who represents the riding of Edmonton-Rutherford in the Alberta legislature, announced her candidacy Saturday night in Lethbridge at the International Peace Powwow. Calahoo Stonehouse, who is of Mohawk and Cree descent, is the fourth candidate to enter the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No trial date yet in sex offence case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man facing two-and-a-half-year-old charges for sex-related offences, has yet to set trial dates despite completion of a preliminary hearing last Fall. Mohammed Neirabani was ordered following his preliminary hearing on Sept. 26 to stand trial on charges of sexual contact with a child, sexual counsel of a child and sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man waiting to face trial in drug bust
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man who was committed to stand trial more than a month ago in relation to a record drug bust in the city, is still waiting to set trial dates. The case against Patrick Rodney Jr. was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday where he was to be arraigned and trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag ceremony honours Ukrainians killed in conflict
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 27th, 2024
A memorial flag raising event at City Hall on Friday honoured Ukrainians who have died in the war with Russia. The event marked the second-year anniversary of the war. “It is so sad moment for me. But at the same time, it is a special day. And I was able to raise the Ukrainian flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coldest Night of the Year events help those in need
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 27th, 2024
With two organizations holding Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, it doubled the community’s opportunities to participate. Streets Alive held its 13th Coldest Night of the Year run downtown while Woods Homes held its Coldest Night of the Year at Henderson Park for the second year. Both events were successful. Streets Alive chief development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche Canada rates conditions as dangerous as Magrath man killed in Castle area
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An avalanche in the back country area between Carbondale and Castle Mountain Ski Resort, claimed the life of a 46-year-old male Magrath resident on Saturday. RCMP state that on Saturday at 5:52 p.m. the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek RCMP received a report of an avalanche in the back country between Carbondale and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers get insight into naval opportunities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Royal Canadian Navy engaged with the South Western Alberta Teachers Convention this week in the form of an exhibitor booth to share information about the military unit with teachers in attendance, in hopes they will then share that knowledge with students. The event took place in the First Choice Saving Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elder tells convention about residential school journey
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The South Western Alberta Teachers Convention concluded Friday by starting the day with keynote speaker Elder Christina Fox sharing her story about her journey in residential school and her healing process thereafter, before teachers took part of multiple seminars and activites throughout the day. In her address, Fox shared parts of her book ... Read More »
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