Southern Alberta News
Accordion music to fill air at Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Windy City Accordions, a group that has been playing together for over 50 years, will be performing at Casa Sunday to delight their audience with a variety of musical genres. Cynthia Gietz, a member of the WCA, told the Herald Friday that since people associate their instruments with polka and old time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA pays tribute to Van Raay on fifth anniversary in new facility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is paying tribute to the late Cor Van Raay after five years in the new facility, by continuing his legacy of philanthropy through charitable work and helping the community gain access to a healthier lifestyle, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Pamela Haapa-aho, Manager of Philanthropy, told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society hosting walking tour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Historical Society is bringing back one of their walking tours Sunday after a few years absence and will introduce a few more throughout the summer and fall. Belinda Crowson, president of the LHS, told the Herald in a recent interview that after almost five years, they are bringing back one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flight from police lands man jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old man who fled from police in a stolen pickup truck, quickly realized he wouldn’t get far driving on rims instead of tires. On Feb. 11 of this year police received a call from a homeowner in the Diamond City area who reported he caught someone in his yard who claimed he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Sport Council launches Volunteer Sport Hub initiative
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Sport Council is looking for a few – or many – good volunteers. Thanks to federal funding, the council has launched a first-of-its kind initiative called the Volunteer Sport Hub. Funding from the Government of Canada Community Services Recovery Fund has enabled the council to launch a website called http://www.sportvolunteerhub.ca which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire ban placed on river valley
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has placed a fire ban in the Lethbridge river valley area due to extreme risk of fire, regardless of recent precipitation. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshall with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, told reporters Thursday that even though everything looks green at the moment thanks to recent precipitation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous warrior felt duty to fight for freedom
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 7th, 2024
In a time when Indigenous people were seen as less than human and their culture assimilated, many still volunteered to fight for freedom in the Second World War. Due to the Indian Act, these soldiers were denied Canadian citizenship, yet they still served their country with honour. According to the Veteran Affairs Canada website, more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous exhibit kicks off new season at Fort Whoop-Up
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 7th, 2024
Fort Whoop-Up has officially opened its doors for the summer. Along with the Niitsitapi gallery which opened last summer, there is the travelling exhibit, Lii Buflo, which explores the Metis relationship with the buffalo. The exhibit was created by a committee of Metis community members, in partnership with the Alberta Heritage Foundation of St. Albert. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown concert series returning to Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge has announced this year’s concert lineup for the Upside Downtown concert series that will take place at Casa throughout the summer at Rotary Square. Steven Foord, manager of engagement for the AAC, talked to media about the series prior to a launch event Wednesday. “We’ve been running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged with robbery granted bail ahead of trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman charged in relation to a violent assault and robbery earlier in the year, has been granted bail and ordered to stay out of Lethbridge. Kristen Ariel Healy was released from custody this week following a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, but told to stay away from the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSCO hosting annual showcase
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization is hosting their annual Live Well Showcase today and Friday, providing an opportunity for community members to interact with more than 70 vendors offering services and products tailored to older adults. Rob Miyashiro, executive director of LSCO, spoke Wednesday about their 11th annual event and the importance of ... Read More »
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