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Recovery centre the ‘missing piece’ for those with eating disorders
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Young Albertans struggling with eating disorders have a new safe haven where they can receive the specialized treatment they deserve. The Edgewood Health Network (EHN), which manages Canada’s largest network of public and private mental health treatment facilities, opened the EHN Sandstone Recovery Centre in Calgary last year. The first of its kind project was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith says she knew of no wrongdoings; critics keep pressure on seeing multiple investigations occur
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith has responded to the allegations surrounding AHS procurement and contracting processes, though Alberta’s NDP and AUPE question if actions taken will be enough. In a statement on Saturday, Smith said she had “read various media stories containing allegations regarding the procurement and contracting processes of AHS. They are troubling allegations and they ... Read More »
10 responsesLocal athletes have been skipping their way to the World Jump Rope Championships
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2025
Skipping is often thought of as a children’s activity, but two university students are hoping to make leaps and bounds in the sport as they prepare to show off their agility at the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan this summer. Deanna Fisher and Samuel Kliever, who are both attending the University of Lethbridge, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polar Plunge splashes up support for Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some people jump into ice cold water for health benefits, but on Saturday several people plunged in -15C temperatures with benefits going to the Special Olympics. The annual Polar Plunge is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which began in 1981, when five members from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boost program offers bridge for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A program designed to provide a financial boost to individuals and families experiencing immediate financial hardship with nowhere to turn, has received a cash infusion. The United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta recently received a $50,000 donation from Enmax to fund the Boost program, which aims to bridge financial gaps caused by ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge County has cash available for local projects
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2025
Applications are now open for organizations within Lethbridge County seeking funding for capital projects, community events and education programs. The Community Benefit Fund is a partnership between the county and the Stirling Wind Project. Potentia Renewables Inc., the wind project’s parent company, says this fund is part of its commitment to serve the communities surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local irrigation projects benefit from funding
By Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2025
A number of southern Alberta irrigation projects saw improvements over the course of last year thanks to funding from the provincial Irrigation Rehabilitation Program. The annual program was established in 1969 and is currently cost-shared between Alberta’s government and Alberta’s 11 irrigation districts. Funding is used for planning, engineering and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team of destiny to mark 50 years; Native Sons reminisce about 1975 Winter Games
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They weren’t among the top seeds but in 1975 at the Canada Winter Games, the Lethbridge Y’s Men’s Native Sons made history in front of a huge local audience. And 50 years after the team won the gold medal at the then-Canada Games Sportsplex, the team is reuniting to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals gave nearly $1 million to GoFundMe campaigns last year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to showing support to fellow community members, Lethbridge residents have shown remarkable generosity through a variety of GoFundMe campaigns, especially in 2024. In 2024 GoFundMe recorded approximately 463 fundraisers created in Lethbridge, raising over $970,000 CAD. The community’s highest-grossing campaign was “Let’s help Austin Broderson,” a bareback bronc rider who on ... Read More »
1 responseParkland report highlights challenges of new child care plan
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The Parkland Institute is offering some solutions to a number of glaring challenges it sees in Alberta’s new child care plan. It was announced by the UCP government on Jan. 30 that parents with children from newborn to kindergarten age will start paying a flat fee of $326.25 per child per month for full-time care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to address housing concerns
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is addressing concerns over the recent support of city council for new housing projects in the London Road area. Council in January voted to approve several projects that were the subject of public hearings on Dec. 10. Two of those projects, which call for the construction of a pair ... Read More »
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