Southern Alberta News
New West paying tribute to legends of rock and country
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is concluding its season by paying tribute to multiple iconic performers through its “Legends of Rock and Country” show beginning tonight at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Artistic director Kelly Reay said Wednesday audience members can expect to enjoy a concert experience from performers such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auto industry wants action on car thefts
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
With vehicle thefts up 300 per cent since 2015 the Canadian auto industry is calling for action to put the brakes on a growing problem. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, the Canadian Vehicle Manufactures Association, and Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Checklist for Combating Auto Theft met with federal government in Ottawa last week for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A way to the heart’: College culinary students learning a passion for food
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
In varying cultures preparing meals can be symbolic of the love and care families shows for each other. In fact, “food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate,” suggests author Alan Wolfelt. For this Valentine’s Day, local Lethbridge College chefs and instructor’s are sharing how cooking is love made visible. College culinary art chef ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey shows Indigenous people feel discrimination in the workplace
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
A recent survey has found that more than half of Indigenous Canadians who participated say they have experienced discrimination in their current workplace. Canadian not-for-profit charity ComIT.org has released the findings of a survey of 500 self-identified indigenous Canadians to better understand the experiences of Indigenous people working in the IT sector. The responses paint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Money from city drug bust to help fund crime prevention in Alberta
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) will use more than $80,000 in cash from a record-breaking drug bust in Lethbridge in 2022, to help fund community crime prevention projects across the province. According to ALERT’s website, the Alberta Government’s Civil Forfeiture Office brought a court application to forfeit over $80,000 in cash, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organization makes volunteering easier than ever with online platform
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Week, Volunteer Lethbridge has launched a revolutionary volunteer platform to connect community and charitable organizations. In efforts to connect volunteers and non-profits, a community-driven platform at opportunities.volunterrlethbridge.com has been created which simplifies the connection between passionate volunteers and charitable organizations. And the timing is perfect, says Amanda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Professor addresses Co2 impact on the planet
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Much has been discovered in the last half-century about the impacts of carbon dioxide (Co2) on the planet and even more has been said about it. It’s a secret to no one that climate change is cause for concern, but while academics, politicians, and activists routinely explain the risks, less attention is given to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LINK Pathway gets additional funding
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
The MPE Link Pathway recreational project that will connect Coaldale to Lethbridge has received a major financial boost. During a ceremony Saturday at the Coaldale Civic Square atrium, MLA Grant Hunter, on behalf of Minister Tanya Fir and the Government of Alberta, presented the Link Pathway committee with a $1 million grant from the Community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offender to spend more time in jail for break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who broke into a couple of commercial businesses in 2021 and 2022, had hoped the equivalent of 303 days he has already spent in remand custody would satisfy the judge hearing his case and he would be released Monday. However, Joshua Alexander Drake is going to have to spend more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education support workers stage rally
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
Education support workers from all over the province rallied along Mayor Magrath Drive in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Saturday to send a message about not being able to live off poverty wages they receive in Alberta. Education support workers include education assistants, administrative support, library workers, early learning assistants, custodial, maintenance, grounds workers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership hopeful discusses issues during stop in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sarah Hoffman, former deputy premier with the New Democratic Party, has entered the race for the party’s leadership position and was in Lethbridge Monday to speak to party members. “I’m going to work my tail off,” promised Hoffman. “I’m an unapologetic New Democrat, I think that we need to apply those NDP values ... Read More »
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