Southern Alberta News
LFES takes on Blood Tribe EMS dispatch service
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2025
Transitioning Blood Tribe Emergency Services fire dispatch to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will better serve Blood Tribe members, says the tribe’s fire chief. In announcing the change, Chief Travis Coleman said it will be a major step forward in enhancing the ability to respond quickly and effectively for the community. “The advancement leads for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction gearing up for westside LDS temple
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is ready to get temple construction underway on the city’s westside. The church announced last week that a groundbreaking service will be hosted at the build site at the corner of Mauretania Road and Whoop Up Drive West on Apr. 26, starting at 11 a.m. There will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge has connection to historic tariff, says local historian
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 22nd, 2025
Lethbridge has a fascinating connection to Canada’s current economic affairs, according to one local historian. Bill Hillen says Sir Alexander Galt not only established the city and surrounding area with his work to develop coal mines, railways and agriculture in the mid-1800s, he also played a role in the very first tariff Canada imposed on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to consider coal and affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will address two official business motions when it meets Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in council chambers, one of them regarding coal mining on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Council, in its consent agenda, will also deal with a recommendation from the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport minister asking feds to prioritize economic corridors
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 22nd, 2025
Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors has issued a call to action to the federal government to help ensure the country’s economy is competitive and successful amid tariff threats from the US. On Friday Devin Dreeshen posted an open letter urging Anita Anand, federal minister of transport and internal trade and her colleagues to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to address an administrative submission on the disbanding of three committees
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday will address an administrative submission from Deputy City Clerk David Sarsfield on the disbanding of three committees. Those include the Historic Places Advisory Committee, Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee and the Heart of our City Committee. The report notes that on Jan. 21, council gave direction that these three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former MLA Shannon Phillips presents context to current political climate
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted former Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips to give a presentation on “With the threat of US trade tariffs, are Canada’s political leaders responding effectively?” More than 70 people gathered at the Senior Citizens Organization on Thursday afternoon to listen to Phillips, who is now a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor Spearman waiting to see where current council stands on coal issue
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When he served as mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman made clear to the provincial government the stand city council had on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains and the potential for harm to the Oldman watershed and communities relying on that river for its water supply. That potential harm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas puts out call for youth advisory board
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas wants to hear the voices of riding youth. The MP recently announced she is accepting applications from people interested in serving on her youth advisory board for 2025-26. Board participation is open to all youth aged 16 to 24 who live in the Lethbridge riding which encompasses the city, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition calls for public inquiry into AHS allegations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi joined Kathleen Ganley, Alberta NDP MLA for Calgary-Mountain View Wednesday afternoon to respond to the Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister’s announcement. “We are here today to talk about the press conference the government just held. There was a pretty intense smokescreen there, so we think it’s worth ... Read More »
1 responseColdest Night of the Year taking steps to help people in need
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 20th, 2025
Two local organizations will be participating in the nationwide Coldest Night of the Year event on Saturday to raise funds to help the unhoused population in Lethbridge. Streets Alive and Wood’s Homes will be hosting a two-kilometre and a five-kilometre walk/run event to raise money for various programing. Streets Alive will begin their walk at ... Read More »
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