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Hyggen encouraged by provincial budget
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
Mayor Blaine Hyggen attended the provincial budget announcement in Edmonton earlier this week on behalf of Lethbridge city council and says it will take some time to determine exactly what it means for Lethbridge. “It will take some time to review the entire scope of the 2025 provincial budget, including discussions with our chief financial ... Read More »
4 responsesBudget cash to flow to CRH, U of L, twinning
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial budget announced Thursday in Edmonton contains a number ofĂ‚Â financial commitments to southern Alberta. Among capital project expenditures are $22 million to be spent over three years for renal dialysis at Chinook Regional Hospital and $5 million over two years to enhance intensive care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and to introduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches latest round of red tape cuts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com TheĂ‚Â AlbertaĂ‚Â governmentĂ‚Â isĂ‚Â makingĂ‚Â moreĂ‚Â effortsĂ‚Â toĂ‚Â reduceĂ‚Â redĂ‚Â tape. The UCP government this week introduced a bill in the Alberta legislature that it believes will reduce regulatory burdens forĂ‚Â businesses and residents. Dale McNally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, made the announcement Wednesday in Edmonton. The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces what the government calls “more ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal author aims to tell Second World War story to young readers
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2025
A local mother-daughter duo is hoping to keep the spirit of the special relationship between Canada and the Netherlands alive in the minds of children. Julia Sinke’s third children’s book is currently available for pre-order ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands coming up this spring. Canada and the Netherlands: A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta forecasting $5.2B budget deficit
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is forecasting three years of deficits in its 2025 budget which was released Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner. The deficit for 2025-26 is expected to be $5.2 billion. In 2026-27, the deficit is forecast to drop to $2.4 billion and in 2027-28 to $2 billion. The province says its ... Read More »
1 responseCity crime rate drops yet again
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Crime is down 16 per cent across the city and 18 per cent in the city’s Crime Severity Index (CSI), the Lethbridge Police Service announced Thursday. It’s the lowest numbers since 2019. Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh told reporters he’s proud of the results, which are due not only to policing but ... Read More »
8 responsesCouncil green lights three new affordable housing projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave the green light to three new affordable housing projects that were recommended for approval by its Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee on Feb. 13. ThatĂ‚Â committeeĂ‚Â consistsĂ‚Â ofĂ‚Â theĂ‚Â mayor and all members of council. TheĂ‚Â motionĂ‚Â toĂ‚Â approveĂ‚Â theĂ‚Â projectsĂ‚Â wasĂ‚Â containedĂ‚Â inĂ‚Â theĂ‚Â consentĂ‚Â agenda. The SPC recommended that city council allocate $500,000 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Galt Museum exhibition highlights Ukrainian-Canadian photographers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An official opening of the newest exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is taking place this afternoon and those in attendance will have a chance to hear about it from co-curator Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. The travelling exhibit explores the remarkable life and work of Lena and Thomas Gushul, Ukrainian-Canadian photographers who settled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province aims 800 peace officers at fentanyl crisis
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is dropping the gloves in the fight against fentanyl and other deadly drugs. Mike Ellis, deputy premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, said Wednesday that more than 800 community peace officers from 34 large- and mid-sized communities are being deployed immediately to co-ordinate activities with local police ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal teacher a stand-up guy when he takes the stage at comedy club
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 27th, 2025
What he thought was going to be a one-off stand up comedy set has turned into a lifelong passion for Brian Dawydiuk. However, he has a rather unusual backstory in his journey to becoming a comic. Dawydiuk has been teaching in Lethbridge for the last two decades. He says he’s been drawn to comedy ever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag Expo helps connect local agriculture industry
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2025
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Making connections. That theme was heard throughout the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre Wednesday morning as Ag Expo opened its doors on the first of three days of everything agriculture. Ag Expo runs also today and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Wednesday, visitors began filing in the doors as soon as they opened for the second annual Ag ... Read More »
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