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Former mayor Spearman waiting to see where current council stands on coal issue
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When he served as mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman made clear to the provincial government the stand city council had on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains and the potential for harm to the Oldman watershed and communities relying on that river for its water supply. That potential harm ... Read More »
8 responsesFormer MLA Shannon Phillips presents context to current political climate
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted former Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips to give a presentation on “With the threat of US trade tariffs, are Canada’s political leaders responding effectively?” More than 70 people gathered at the Senior Citizens Organization on Thursday afternoon to listen to Phillips, who is now a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘True Heroes’; Clemons opens convention inspiring teachers
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 2,000 teachers gathered at the University of Lethbridge Thursday and Friday for the annual South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association conference. Alex Funk, president of SWATCA and a Grade 5 teacher in the Lethbridge School Division, says the annual convection is teacher led and driven. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas puts out call for youth advisory board
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas wants to hear the voices of riding youth. The MP recently announced she is accepting applications from people interested in serving on her youth advisory board for 2025-26. Board participation is open to all youth aged 16 to 24 who live in the Lethbridge riding which encompasses the city, ... Read More »
1 responseColdest Night of the Year taking steps to help people in need
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 20th, 2025
Two local organizations will be participating in the nationwide Coldest Night of the Year event on Saturday to raise funds to help the unhoused population in Lethbridge. Streets Alive and Wood’s Homes will be hosting a two-kilometre and a five-kilometre walk/run event to raise money for various programing. Streets Alive will begin their walk at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition calls for public inquiry into AHS allegations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi joined Kathleen Ganley, Alberta NDP MLA for Calgary-Mountain View Wednesday afternoon to respond to the Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister’s announcement. “We are here today to talk about the press conference the government just held. There was a pretty intense smokescreen there, so we think it’s worth ... Read More »
4 responsesBlackfoot Elders sharing knowledge
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 20th, 2025
Many indigenous children learned about their culture and valuable life lessons through their grandparents. With the changing of times The Blackfoot Resource Hub saw a need for Indigenous people to learn from their Elders. On Wednesday they held a Blackfoot Gender Roles session where the women could learn from Elders Cathy Hunt, Velma Eagle Bear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD & Lisa Johnson – THE CANADIAN PRESS Premier Danielle Smith removed her government’s deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Speaking to reporters in Calgary for the first time since the allegations surfaced two weeks ago, Smith said ... Read More »
7 responsesHospital foundation fundraiser soars well past $400K goal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is thanking the community for helping them reach and surpass their goal during this year’s Care from the Heart Day. With an original goal of $400,000 to celebrate their 30th annual Care from the Heart Day last week, the CHR Foundation called on the community for help during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels campaign driven by community support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Select People Solutions and Teamworks Career Centre recently announced the results of the Meals on Wheels 23 Days of Christmas Campaign they partnered with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Cuppers Coffee during the 2024 holidays. Meals on Wheels Lethbridge is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1970, providing hot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather ready to make a U-turn from frigid to downright balmy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tired of winter yet? Well, you won’t have to wait long for the weather to take a 180-degree turn. After a late start, winter will take a break in coming days as southern Alberta emerges from the deep freeze to temperatures that will be downright balmy. The extreme cold that had Lethbridge experiencing ... Read More »
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