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Southern Alberta School of Ag another step closer to fruition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its meeting earlier this month, Cypress County council agreed in principle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hands-on experience key for student nurses
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter National Nurses Week wrapped-up on May 18, after honouring the contributions of nurses and recognizing their vital role in healthcare. The theme of this year was “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.” Nursing care has evolved with technological advances in simulations, and the education and training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next week a perfect time to thank a local paramedic
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Next week marks National Paramedic Services Week and Alberta Health Services is encouraging everyone to take this opportunity to thank paramedics across the province. Anne MacDonald, acting senior program officer for EMS with Alberta Health Services, says next week is not only about recognizing the team of paramedics that work across ... Read More »
1 responseHowever you do it, running is still cheaper than therapy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter I heard on the radio recently that the number of Canadians participating in marathons is on the rise. Many marathons, including those in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal, have seen record or near-record numbers of participants in recent years. For example, the BMO Vancouver Marathon has grown from ... Read More »
1 responseCritics blast coal project approval
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) approved Northback’s applications for a coal exploration program, a deep drill permit and a temporary diversion licence for the Grassy Mountain Site on Thursday, despite many protests against the proposed mine. In June of 2021, Northback, then known as Benga Mining Ltd, ... Read More »
1 responseGet your motor running – safely!
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Motorcycle accidents are 28 times more likely to be fatal for riders compared to other motorists, and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month endeavours to reduce that tragic percentage. Observed annually in May, the provincial government and safety advocacy groups raise awareness about the dangers of motorcycle accidents and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CSAC welcomes newest staff member: Link, the Facility Dog
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Community members requiring services from the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, especially within the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, will now have some extra furry help from the newest member of the team. Link II, a Labrador-Retriever mix, is the first Accredited Facility Dog to report for duty at the centre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May long planting is always a gamble
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A long weekend is here – the one when gardeners in southern Alberta feel it’s safe to start planting. Heading to greenhouses or bringing the bedding plants outside is as much of a tradition this weekend as camping. From the weather of many previous years, we know that this may not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves Blackwolf and sign bylaw amendments
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council this week gave its unanimous support after a public hearing to a land use bylaw amendment that will increase the density on an undeveloped site in the Blackwolf subdivision to a maximum of 75 dwelling units per hectare from 37. Developer Avonlea Homes wants to build 25 suited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up opens for season with new mural by Siksika artist
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Whoop-Up officially opened for the season on a dreary Thursday, but both staff and community members didn’t let the moisture deter them from gathering to commemorate the beginning of the season. Visitors to the fort will be welcomed by an eight-by-16-foot mural created to mark the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City lifts fire ban, adds water spigots
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the latest and more forecasted precipitation, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has lifted the fire ban in the river valley. But for days when it’s not raining, the City of Lethbridge has installed four new public water faucets in the area, not only to keep the risk of fire ... Read More »
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