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Net-zero pet hospital dials back energy usage
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new pet hospital on the North Side has made history as the first net-zero veterinary hospital in Alberta, perhaps in all of Canada. The state-of-the-art hospital represents a major step forward in sustainable veterinary care, combining innovative energy solutions with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immunization campaign begins as case numbers top 210
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Don’t get measles, get immunized” is the slogan for the new campaign from Alberta Health Services launching mid-May. As of noon last Friday, there were 210 confirmed cases of measles in the province, with 26 of those still being communicable and three are in intensive care institutions. ... Read More »
1 responseCity urges residents to be prepared for potential emergencies at all times
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This week marks National Emergency Preparedness Week, with the theme “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks,” and the City of Lethbridge is urging residents to take action and be prepared. Jamie Anderson, emergency planning administrator with the city of Lethbridge, says everyone has a role to play in emergency preparedness. “The theme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impact of sexual violence highlighted in new CSAC display
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has launched a unique art show at the Yates Theatre Gallery to raise awareness of issues related to sexual violence and to celebrate the strength and resilience of those impacted by it. The art show “Impact Unveiled: Beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor sees problems with municipal parties
By Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald David Carpenter says changes to the provincial legislation that governs municipal elections have the potential for some serious consequences in upcoming municipal elections. The longtime Lethbridge mayor, who has been an outspoken critic of the Danielle Smith government, took issue with the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act passed late last year. ... Read More »
5 responsesHack and Seek challenges students to think virtually
By Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the second year, Lethbridge Polytechnic will be hosting Hack-and-Seek, a beat-the-clock virtual reality (VR) event for high school students. Hack-and-seek participants will be working in teams of three to create a VR experience from scratch in three days. About 68 students will be participating in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province challenges federal net zero regulations
By Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The provincial government will be challenging federal net zero regulation in the Alberta Court of Appeal. Flanked by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, Nathan Neudorf, Lethbridge East MLA and Minister of Affordability and Utilities, and Rebecca Shulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Shulz, Premier Danielle Smith said the regulations will ... Read More »
13 responsesHealth care changes will modernize hospital governance, says province
By Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government on Thursday introduced legislation to enable the final steps to refocus the province’s health care system. Under Bill 55, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, the government is making changes to five acts including the Provincial Health Agencies Act, Hospitals Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Health ... Read More »
5 responsesIt’s off to the races as 30th season begins at Turf Club
By Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2025
Alexandr Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The horses will be off to the races as the Rocky Mountain Turf Club will be celebrating their 30th year beginning on Saturday. Max Gibb, chief executive officer for Rocky Mountain Turf Club, says that he was retiring from the Alberta Sport Council when he was talked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High Level Innovation Conference to showcase new big ideas
By Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Billed as Southern Alberta’s premier event celebrating innovation, technology, esports, and tourism, the High Level Innovation Conference is back for its second year; and will run from Friday May 1 to Saturday at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. The two-day, family-friendly conference features dynamic keynote speakers, ... Read More »
2 responsesSouthern Alberta boxing legend Curtis Hatch to join hall of fame
By Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A former southern Alberta boxer, who compiled 112 wins and was never knocked out, will be inducted posthumously into the 2025 class of the Lethbridge Sport Hall of Fame next Friday. Curtis Hatch grew up in Raymond, but his career took him far beyond southern Alberta-to more ... Read More »
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