Southern Alberta News
Province extending Family Resource Networks program
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 3rd, 2024
The Government of Alberta has announced an increase of funding by $6.6 million for Family Resource Networks over a two-year timeline. Family Resource Networks was first launched by Alberta Government in 2020 and has since provided supports improving children and youth well-being to ultimately reducing the number of children needing government care. “When we design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author pens book on spiritual personal development
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 3rd, 2024
Contemplative writer, artist, and educator Cat Charissage has published her first novel, “Wildflower Seeds: the Beauties of a Reflective Life.” “It basically holds the wisdom of what I have learned experientially, throughout my entire adult life, which is really good. And the subtitle is called the beauties of a reflective life. And what I mean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta seniors getting a break on registry services
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
The provincial government is making life a little less expensive for seniors. The government announced on Thursday it is fulfilling its promise to provide seniors with a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services. Many seniors rely on fixed incomes and the ongoing high cost of living means more pressure in their daily lives. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warm weather set to take a turn with rain and snow in forecast
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just when southern Albertans may have thought it was time for coffee on the deck and walks in shirtsleeves, Mother Nature is throwing us a curveball. And it’s not a late April Fool’s joke. After getting a brief taste of spring, we are headed back to winter in coming days. Environment Canada has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural Easter egg hunt a hit
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
More than 100 people hoppity hopped around Kinsman Park to find Easter eggs during the inaugural London Road Neighbourhood Association Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday afternoon. “I must admit we’re a little overwhelmed with the turnout which is amazing,” said Jessica Joss, association board member. “So it’s hard to predict obviously on the first annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MDs, counties disappointed no consultation on police force
By George Lee - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 3rd, 2024
Rural municipalities are “cautiously optimistic” that a provincial police service would enhance rural safety, a news item on their association website says. But members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta are disappointed they weren’t consulted in the lead-up to the government’s first reading of Bill 11 on March 13, the association for 69 counties and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to address sidewalk painting request
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Assets and Infrastructure standing policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will be asked to support an initiative to paint two downtown crosswalks to bring attention to mental health matters. One week in the month of May every year is designated by the Canadian Mental Health Association as Mental Health Week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ganley promises to regulate health care facilities if elected
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley is promising to regulate private care operators if she emerges from the party race victorious and secures a win for her party in the next provincial election. The NDP under her stewardship would invest only in public long-term care, says the MLA for Calgary-Mountain View. Ganley believes residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival a success
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 2nd, 2024
Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is a competitive art festival which ran from March 11 – 23, this year featuring approximately 2,500 performers from ages five and up. “It was just a really beautiful gathering of arts in the city. And it was an amazing way for all of these students to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Donors can change lives’ says man who gave kidney
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 2nd, 2024
DJ Scott, vice principal at Spring Glen Junior High School in Hill Spring, donated his left kidney to a family friend in need during in May 2021. He has since joined the Kidney Donor Athletes and most recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of 14 KDA members along with a transplant surgeon. “It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four charged following drug bust make court appearances
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing several drug-related offences with three other suspects could set a date for trial when his matter returns to court next month. Marty Lee Fransen pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of ... Read More »
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