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New medical training school unveiled at U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government on Wednesday formally announced the investment of $224.8 million to train more physicians in rural areas of the province. A big part of that money is being invested in the University of Lethbridge for a new rural medical education program training centre, one of two that will ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf to speak at SACPA on electricity
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
Lethbridge Herald MLA for Lethbridge East and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf will address the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday. The weekly session starts at noon in the dining room of the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization. Neudorf’s topic will be “rethinking Alberta’s electricity?” During his talk, Neudorf will go into details ... Read More »
5 responsesLocal 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 »
1 responseInaugural 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 »
1 responseAlberta 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 »
1 responseNew 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 »
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!Dozens gather to support accused in Coutts mischief trial
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2024
Delon Shurtz –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Former Fort Macleod councillor Marco Van Huigenbos may feel a little like a lamb going to slaughter as the trial begins for he and two other men charged in relation to the Coutts border blockade and protest a little more than two years ago. Van Huigenbos mingled with supporters Tuesday ... Read More »
2 responsesSPC to address sidewalk painting request
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Assets and Infrastructure standing policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will be asked to support an initiative to paint two downtown crosswalks to bring attention to mental health matters. One week in the month of May every year is designated by the Canadian Mental Health Association as Mental Health Week ... Read More »
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