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Alberta grain producers manage unique challenges in 2023
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The only universal challenge in farming is the challenges producers face year after year are never universal. So far in 2023 Alberta grain producers have navigated federal policy changes, unpredictable weather, issues with drought and irrigation infrastructure, and the official merger of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions into the new Alberta Grains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Affordable housing program opens for new intakes; Lethbridge a high priority says Nixon
By Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, has highlighted the next steps for community partners can take to increase affordable housing throughout Alberta. On Monday morning Nixon met at the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility to announce the opening of a second application intake for ... Read More »
1 responseColombian community celebrates Independence Day
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Members of the community with Colombian roots had the opportunity to celebrate their country’s Independence Day Thursday at a local Latin American restaurant. For many, to leave their native land is an emotional but necessary process, and with national holidays the nostalgia of what was left behind resurfaces. For Lethbridge residents ... Read More »
1 responseHeat warning issued for the city on weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD A heat warning has been issued for Lethbridge by Environment and Climate Change Canada. After a high of 32C on Friday, the mercury is expected to rise to 36C today through Monday before southern Alberta cools off slightly Tuesday when the high is only expected to be 29C. That daily high ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless face challenges during heat wave
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Current local heat warnings reaching 32 degrees and higher for daytime temperatures pose a challenge for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and have no means to keep cool from the raging heat. On Friday, Sage Clan team lead Josh Cummins shared the challenges and hardships the homeless go through ... Read More »
3 responsesMan facing drug charges wants new lawyer
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Stand Off man who faces multiple drug-related charges from incidents last month and late last year, is looking for a new lawyer. Larry Healy Jr. made a brief appearance in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, where he confirmed he no longer wants to be represented by his current lawyer. He ... Read More »
2 responsesTeck makes big donation to help restoration of Coleman theatre
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Tech Resources has donated a fistful of dollars to the revival of the historic Roxy Theatre in Coleman. The company has announced it is donating $250,000 to support the restoration of the building “to help make it a vibrant, multi-use community performing arts space once again.”A fundraiser called “Fistfull of Dollars” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dream fulfilled for sick city woman
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge resident was able to fulfill an end-of-life dream recently thanks to a Canadian charity that fulfills dreams for adults within their last year of life. Oneday Dreams is a charity organization based out of Windsor, Ontario. It was founded by a couple of friends who realized many children had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton concert series runs Sunday
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald When Sheena Lawson and company perform at Waterton United Church, she’ll feel the presence of her late father Alex near here. Lawson, a long-time United Church pastor, often preached in Waterton and a photo of him is on the wall beside the stage where Sunday’s concert will be staged. Lawson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors common victims of fraudsters
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan Lethbridge Herald With the ever-expanding use of social media platforms, fraudulent activity has increased significantly, and seniors have often fallen victim to the ever-growing new tactics scammers are coming out with. The Office of the Minister of Service Alberta shares tools to protect and information to help seniors identify scams and not fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No foul play suspected in shed fire
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald No evidence exists that foul play was involved in the death of a 33-year-old Lethbridge man whose body was found last Friday in a storage shed behind the McDonald’s restaurant location on University Drive West. Lethbridge police said Friday that the investigation is ongoing, however. On July 14, police responded to ... Read More »
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