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LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com l Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since it was first introduced, the Subaru Crosstrek has been one of my favourite small crossovers. And for 2021, this popular choice among buyers and reviewers is even better. The Crosstrek, in Subaru-speak, has been “re-engineered” for the 2021 model year and the improvements make an already great [...] Read More »

These days we regularly see TV footage of health care professionals in hospitals. Yet barely visible is a vital group who provide care for the soul. They are the Spiritual Care Team. At the Chinook Regional Hospital, I met Roman Catholic Spiritual Care Coordinator Annella Wehlage, who introduced me to Spiritual Health Practitioner John Moerman, [...] Read More »

It was a chilly February morning in 2001 when my father left the mall after his routine walk to drive to the curling rink to meet the rest of his retired buddies. With known heart problems, he must have sensed something amiss, and quickly and haphazardly pulled into the first pull-out he came upon. Immediately [...] Read More »

Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Small businesses in Alberta are being offered a helping hand. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hinder small businesses, the province is offering supports to help owners through a tough time with additional pandemic support through a new financial relief program, the Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit, beginning in April. The Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit provides [...] Read More »

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe members are calling for the reform of the current electoral system after about 300 people were not allowed to vote in the municipal election at the Lethbridge polling station back in November. A separate problem happened in Calgary when the location of the vote was changed the day [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A new development, expansion and retention incentive program will provide tax breaks for some local businesses that spend more than $2 million in the community.  City council gave the program the thumbs-up at its meeting Tuesday. The pilot program, which will be reviewed in 18 months, will provide  grants tied to [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald When looking for things to do, places to visit and adventures to embark upon this summer, many folks find themselves wondering if those opportunities exist in the city or if they have to travel elsewhere. What many may not know is that Lethbridge has a lot to offer, from fun activities [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Long-time Lethbridge residents Bruce and Edna Moffat have left a very generous legacy gift behind to help people attending the Jack Ady Cancer Centre for treatment, particularly in radiation therapy.  With a $2.9-million legacy gift left behind specifically to enhance cancer care for patients and families across southern Alberta, the Moffats [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald New West Theatre announced Wednesday that their new season will begin in August, run until February and include a concert series at the Yates Memorial Theatre.  Kelly Reay, artistic director of New West Theatre, said the troupe is kicking off the season with its annual summer music comedy review.  “This is [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Windy City Accordions are inviting the community to join them for an afternoon of music during their “Here We Squeeze Again” concert, featuring a special guest for the first time ever.  Cynthia Gietz, member of the WCA, says the group consists of nine accordionist who enjoy playing together and have [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight Hot, dry conditions with the odd chance of rain are likely to greet crews battling wildfires that have forced thousands out of their homes from Alberta to Manitoba. Saskatchewan [...] Read More »

First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation’s written constitution into effect. Marilyn Slett, the nation’s elected chief, called it a “monumental day” that comes after two decades of development and consultation. “It’s hard to put into words [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, “creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team” and raising questions about ministerial accountability. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found no written records indicating the decision to suspend the operation had been made [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — Along her journey towards understanding Vancouver’s crows, psychology professor Suzanne MacDonald says she made a friend. It’s a crow that brings her gifts after she set up a bird feeder at her home in the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. Once, it was a barnacle-covered shell, which MacDonald treasures. Other times, it was “bits of [...] Read More »

LONDON — Prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team are expected to cross-examine one of the accused players today. Carter Hart took the stand in his defence Thursday after the Crown finished presenting its evidence in the case. He told the court he was drunk when [...] Read More »