Southern Alberta News
Buffalo Treaty exhibit on display at Galt Museum
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2024
In honour of the 10-year anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty the exhibition of the Buffalo Treaty: Keystone to Wellness will be open to the public from until Sept. 30th. “It’s important for people to recognize and remember Mayor Hyggen signed the Buffalo Treaty as a supporter back in 2023. So, every person who lives within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival celebrates end of spring term at U of L
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com University of Lethbridge students can see the light at the end of a long tunnel with classes ending this week and exams starting soon. On Wednesday, the U of L Student Affairs team helped their classmates unwind a bit with a spring carnival on campus in an open field east of the Dhillon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health minister calls new training centres a boost for rural Alberta students
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange was excited to hear when she took over her present portfolio last June of the rural medical education program training centres that were being planned. The projects were great news not only for rural residents who need a family physician but also for students as well, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MyCityCare making graduation dreams come true
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no fairy godmother or magical pumpkin, but there will be plenty of Cinderella-like magic going on for high school students needing a new outfit for their graduation ceremony. MyCityCare’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop will make graduation dreams come true by providing grad dresses and suits to students who may not be ... 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!New organizations to support mental health and addiction care
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is creating two new organizations aimed at supporting the development of the mental health and addiction system of care. In November 2023, Alberta’s government announced it would refocus health care with the creation of four new organizations – acute care, continuing care, primary care and mental health and addiction – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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