Alberta Election
Bow Island’s Noeline Hofmann has her foot on the Purple Gas, racing for country music fame
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2025
Noeline Hofmann, a 20-year-old country singer/songwriter from Bow Island, has secured her place as one of eight semi-finalists in SiriusXM’s prestigious seventh annual Top of the Country Competition, held in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association. Representing six provinces across Canada, the semi-finalists are ready to showcase their passion and skills, and Hofmann is ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business popping support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is supporting local businesses, while others are supporting his business, because he believes the local economy needs not only for people to buy Canadian products, but to do so in a way that keeps their money local to southern Alberta. Joel Cote, founder of Crafted Corn says he makes sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous puppeteer connects with students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about the art of puppeteering from their latest artist in residence over the last week, who then closed his residency with a puppet show sharing an important message. DerRic Starlight, an indigenous puppeteer from Tsuut’ina Nation who has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald, U of L honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
The Lethbridge Herald and University of Lethbridge were honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge as outstanding lifetime supporters of the organization. They, along with recently departed executive director Amanda Jensen, team member Chelsea Eastman and board member Stephen Onyango were given acknowledgement for their contributions to Volunteer Lethbridge at its annual general meeting Friday. The Herald’s award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen encouraged by provincial budget
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
Mayor Blaine Hyggen attended the provincial budget announcement in Edmonton earlier this week on behalf of Lethbridge city council and says it will take some time to determine exactly what it means for Lethbridge. “It will take some time to review the entire scope of the 2025 provincial budget, including discussions with our chief financial ... Read More »
4 responsesBudget cash to flow to CRH, U of L, twinning
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial budget announced Thursday in Edmonton contains a number of financial commitments to southern Alberta. Among capital project expenditures are $22 million to be spent over three years for renal dialysis at Chinook Regional Hospital and $5 million over two years to enhance intensive care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and to introduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches latest round of red tape cuts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is making more efforts to reduce red tape. The UCP government this week introduced a bill in the Alberta legislature that it believes will reduce regulatory burdens for businesses and residents. Dale McNally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, made the announcement Wednesday in Edmonton. The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces what the government calls “more ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal author aims to tell Second World War story to young readers
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2025
A local mother-daughter duo is hoping to keep the spirit of the special relationship between Canada and the Netherlands alive in the minds of children. Julia Sinke’s third children’s book is currently available for pre-order ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands coming up this spring. Canada and the Netherlands: A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta forecasting $5.2B budget deficit
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is forecasting three years of deficits in its 2025 budget which was released Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner. The deficit for 2025-26 is expected to be $5.2 billion. In 2026-27, the deficit is forecast to drop to $2.4 billion and in 2027-28 to $2 billion. The province says its ... Read More »
1 responseCity crime rate drops yet again
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Crime is down 16 per cent across the city and 18 per cent in the city’s Crime Severity Index (CSI), the Lethbridge Police Service announced Thursday. It’s the lowest numbers since 2019. Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh told reporters he’s proud of the results, which are due not only to policing but ... Read More »
8 responsesProvince aims 800 peace officers at fentanyl crisis
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is dropping the gloves in the fight against fentanyl and other deadly drugs. Mike Ellis, deputy premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, said Wednesday that more than 800 community peace officers from 34 large- and mid-sized communities are being deployed immediately to co-ordinate activities with local police ... Read More »
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