Local News
Miyashiro and Mearns seek NDP nomination in Lethbridge West
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com At least two candidates will be seeking to represent the NDP in the Lethbridge West riding vacated last month by long-time MLA Shannon Phillips. Within a few hours of each other on Wednesday, former Lethbridge East NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro and fellow veteran politician Bridget Mearns announced they have entered ... Read More »
7 responsesReport released on power emergencies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A review has been conducted into two electricity events, one in January when an emergency alert was issued after extreme cold drove demand in Alberta to record levels. A report by the Market Surveillance Administrator has determined that on Jan. 13, high demand, unanticipated generation outages, low wind generation and reduced electricity imports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West rocking the Eighties
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 7th, 2024
The neon colours, big hair and even bigger hits are making their return in New West Theatre’s production of “Totally 80’s” which is set to open today and run to Aug. 24 at the Yates Centre. Kelly Reay, artistic director of New West Theatre, says this is the first full production in the 80’s. “There’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L digitizing Blackfoot items that were put into museums
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 7th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge New Media program has been collaborating with the Blackfoot Confederacy since 2018 to digitalize some materials which were removed from the Blackfoot people and put into museums at the beginning of the 20th century. Christine Clark, assistant professor for the Faculty of Fine Arts, says it has been an educational experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City arena gets new name
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since it was built for the 1975 Canada Winter Games, it has seen the Sutter brothers skate there along with so many others who would become fixtures in the National Hockey League, it has heard the sounds of musicians from The Bee Gees and John Mellencamp to KISS to Slayer, ... Read More »
5 responsesFarmers market opens the door of discovery
By Lethbridge Herald on August 6th, 2024
AL BEEBER Lethbridge Herald A Saturday visit to the Farmers Market at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre can be an opportunity to explore and discover products one might not normally come across – in addition to the booths people expect to see there. The bright and spacious digs may bring the Saturday market into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge celebrates 50th annual Heritage Day
By Lethbridge Herald on August 6th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Galt Gardens was a vibrant scene of dancing and music alongside the aroma of food which could be smelt throughout the park on Monday as Lethbridge celebrated the 50th annual Heritage Day. Heritage Day was first declared a holiday in 1974 to celebrate the rich cultural diversity Alberta has ... Read More »
1 responseOrganizations partnering on school supply program
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Multiple local organizations have partnered up for the 11th annual Ready, Set, Go! Campaign to collect school supplies for local students in need, to help them succeed in the upcoming school year. The YMCA of Lethbridge has partnered up once again with MyCityCare, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Lethbridge School Division, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber corn is back!
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Taber corn is here, just in time for the long weekend offering Lethbridge residents seven locations to get their corn fix this season from Johnson Fresh Farms. David Johnson, manager of Johnson Fresh Farms, said compared to last year they are a little behind schedule, but compared to their five-year average ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students learn Indigenous games as part of week-long program
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Students in the Outland Youth Employment Program learned traditional Indigenous games such as double ball this week. Double ball is and Indigenous sport, similar to lacrosse, played with long sticks and two balls stitched together. The object of the game is to loop the ball onto the stick and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Day festivities set for Monday
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) will be celebrating Heritage Day with lots of performers and food from various cultures in Galt Gardens on Monday. Heritage Day was first declared a holiday in the province of Alberta in 1974 and is a day to celebrate the diverse cultures which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
