Southern Alberta News
Coaldale man given conditional discharge for indecent act
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Coaldale man caught performing an indecent act in public last year has been put on probation and warned not to repeat his offence at risk of going to jail. Clayton Myles Hart pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single count of performing an indecent act in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag-Expo to debut in new Agri-food Hub
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For decades, Ag-Expo has been an integral element of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. For the first time it will be staged at the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre running from Tuesday throught Thursday this coming week. The history of the event goes back to the earliest days of the Exhibition, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special Olympics torch run hits the road
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With chilly winds, the final leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run hit the pavement on Friday morning outside of City Hall. The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games open Tuesday in Calgary with athletes arriving there on Sunday. The games run until March 2. Led by Special Olympian David Hall of Calgary, runners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council being asked to fund lawlessness workshop
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion will be presented to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday calling for funding to cover costs of hosting a lawlessness workshop for mid-sized Alberta cities. The motion, to be presented by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope, says an opportunity exists for the workshop on May 2, a day before the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers set for today
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024
Two local organizations are preparing to take part in the annual “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraiser today. Streets Alive Mission is set to host their walk downtown, while Wood’s Homes is hosting their second annual event at Henderson Lake. Originally the Wood’s Homes event has been staged in Calgary but with the success it ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot princess passing on her crown
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024
Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess is prepares to pass on the crown and title to her successor. Indigenous girls will compete for the honour and title of Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess along with other titles today during the he International Peace Pow-wow and Festival hosted by Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society. Current Miss Blackfoot Canada 2023-2024 Princess, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New program provides barrier-free swimming for females
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council has partnered with Recreation Excellence Lethbridge and Lethbridge Family Services Immigrant Services to create a women and girls only swim program. Community coordinator, Sports for All with Lethbridge Sport Council, Keegan Brantner spoke to the Herald recently and said the program will provide a safe and designated space for women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud trial cancelled after case resolved
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge businessman who was set to stand trial last month on numerous fraud-related offences, is now expected to be sentenced when his matter returns to court in March. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, defence explained “fruitful” discussions between the Crown and Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford have resolved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber resident placed on house arrest over feud
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A bit of bad blood between two Taber men has left one of the men with lasting injuries following an incident more than two years ago. A feud of sorts between Bobby Aubie and Sasha Sajinovic had begun a few years earlier, and Aubie was found guilty in April 2019 of assault causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province told to keep party politics out of municipal elections
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Municipalities wants the provincial government to keep political parties out of municipal elections. Organization president and mayor of Wetaskiwin Tyler Gandam told media Friday that results of a UCP survey obtained by a Freedom of Information and Privacy request show that 70 per cent of Albertans are opposed to party labels being ... Read More »
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