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Former Coaldale teacher re-elected ATA president
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jason Schilling has been re-elected to his fourth term as president of the Alberta Teachers Association. Lethbridge native Schilling taught English and drama for 17 years at Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale and starts his new term on July 1. He now lives in Edmonton. “My goal as your president has always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forecast not great for local water levels
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Drought is a word that’s spoken regularly in Alberta even in winter and as of late February the province of Alberta had 33 water shortage advisories in effect. According to the latest available provincial figures the forecasted river volumes for March through September are slightly below 2024 observations. For the Milk River basin, ... Read More »
4 responsesPolytechnic students raise money to help stop elder abuse
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Therapeutic Recreation students at Lethbridge Polytechnic raised over $900 for a local organization that help elderly people who are experiencing abuse. Every February, second-year students raise money for an organization of their choosing to celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month. This year the students sold T-shirts, facecloths and claw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregivers to get bump in new budget
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
The Alberta government says it plans to ease the cost-of-living challenges that foster parents and kinship caregivers are facing. Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, announced a two-percent increase for caregiver compensation on Monday, as part of Budget 2025. The draft budget was tabled on Feb. 27, but it has yet to receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China to impose tariffs on Canadian canola, agricultural products
By SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 18th, 2025
On Thursday, China’s State Council Tariff Commission is set to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil and canola meal, along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities following an announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce earlier this month. According to the ministry the tariffs are an outcome of results from its anti-discrimination ... Read More »
4 responsesBlues hall-of-famer Michael Charles returns to Lethbridge and friends at The Slice
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2025
An evening of soulful blues with Michael Charles is coming to Lethbridge late next month. The Chicago Blues Hall of Famer has a selection of his more than 40 releases, plus some hits from other familiar artists, ready for the March show. Charles is no stranger to Lethbridge either, performing at The Slice three times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L kicks off Indigenous Awareness Week
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge is hosting its 50th Indigenous Awareness week, with activities happening around campus all week. Leroy Little Bear (Iikaisskini-Low Horn), vice-provost, says the U of L has been a trailblazer for truth and reconciliation with offering a degree formally named Native American Studies – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen has overcome challenges over past year
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
While the Soup Kitchen faced challenges in the last year, it continues to focus how they have been blessed to be able to continue to serve the vulnerable population in Lethbridge. For the last 40 years, the Soup Kitchen has served three hot meals Monday through Saturday and two meals each Sunday. At their annual ... Read More »
5 responsesKaitlyn’s ready to tackle new role with LSCO
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
The new Executive Director of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is eager to hit the ground running. Kaitlynn Weaver took over the position from Rob Miyashiro on Mar. 10. Miyashiro stepped down from the LSCO at the end of last year after nearly 17 years of service. He’s now focusing on his full-time role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Church uses PIE to make a point
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the McKillop United Church celebrated their second annual PIE march by sharing a slice of pie and an important message at three different locations on Friday, also known as Pi Day (3/14). Meg Fester, affirming community liaison with McKillop United Church, explained that they referred to March 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends LDE finance reporting quarterly
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Monthly reporting on the Lethbridge and District Exhibition finances will be changed to quarterly if city council accepts a recommendation from its Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC voted on Thursday to recommend council have City administration provide quarterly reports starting with its June 12 meeting. The SPC consists of the mayor and all members of council. During the meeting in ... Read More »
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