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Province set to fight federal emissions cap
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act which it says will defend Alberta from the federal emissions cap. The Act was introduced in 2020 to protect what is deemed essential infrastructure from trespassing, interference and damage that could impact the safety of Albertans. The federal government says its ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L student’s website connects hungry learners with leftover food
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2025
There are few things that impress starving students quite like free food, and one University of Lethbridge student has made a website to make it easier for them to find freebies on campus. Ankit Mukherjee, a fourth-year business student, developed the snackradar.ca – a website where students can connect to free food and event organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beehives at City landfill buzzing on success
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
Sam Leishman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge’s Waste and Recycling Centre still has plenty to buzz about six years after undertaking a beekeeping initiative. ECCO Recycling, the company that operates the city’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) that processes recycled items, started beekeeping in other communities around southern Alberta that it manages facilities in ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Coaldale teacher re-elected ATA president
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jason Schilling has been re-elected to his fourth term as president of the Alberta Teachers Association. Lethbridge native Schilling taught English and drama for 17 years at Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale and starts his new term on July 1. He now lives in Edmonton. “My goal as your president has always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legislation would allow organic ag waste to be diverted to biogas plants
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com New provincial legislation would allow organic waste from the Alberta agricultural sector to be diverted to biogas plants from landfills. The government has introduced legislation in the form of updates to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act that it says will help to grow and diversify agriculture while also supporting the biogas industry in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forecast not great for local water levels
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Drought is a word that’s spoken regularly in Alberta even in winter and as of late February the province of Alberta had 33 water shortage advisories in effect. According to the latest available provincial figures the forecasted river volumes for March through September are slightly below 2024 observations. For the Milk River basin, ... Read More »
4 responsesPolytechnic students raise money to help stop elder abuse
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Therapeutic Recreation students at Lethbridge Polytechnic raised over $900 for a local organization that help elderly people who are experiencing abuse. Every February, second-year students raise money for an organization of their choosing to celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month. This year the students sold T-shirts, facecloths and claw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregivers to get bump in new budget
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
The Alberta government says it plans to ease the cost-of-living challenges that foster parents and kinship caregivers are facing. Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, announced a two-percent increase for caregiver compensation on Monday, as part of Budget 2025. The draft budget was tabled on Feb. 27, but it has yet to receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China to impose tariffs on Canadian canola, agricultural products
By SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 18th, 2025
On Thursday, China’s State Council Tariff Commission is set to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil and canola meal, along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities following an announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce earlier this month. According to the ministry the tariffs are an outcome of results from its anti-discrimination ... Read More »
4 responsesBlues hall-of-famer Michael Charles returns to Lethbridge and friends at The Slice
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
An evening of soulful blues with Michael Charles is coming to Lethbridge late next month. The Chicago Blues Hall of Famer has a selection of his more than 40 releases, plus some hits from other familiar artists, ready for the March show. Charles is no stranger to Lethbridge either, performing at The Slice three times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L kicks off Indigenous Awareness Week
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge is hosting its 50th Indigenous Awareness week, with activities happening around campus all week. Leroy Little Bear (Iikaisskini-Low Horn), vice-provost, says the U of L has been a trailblazer for truth and reconciliation with offering a degree formally named Native American Studies – ... Read More »
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