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Alberta MLAs getting a raise
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Alberta Legislature will be getting pay raises and a transition allowance to help them adjust to life after they leave public office. The provincial government on Thursday announced that, effective April 1, MLAs will have their pay adjusted at the same rate as the provincial public service. On that date, a ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge’s hot housing market sparks higher assessments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With property assessment notices being mailed out last week, some Lethbridge homeowners might wonder how the value of their property is assessed, and two experts have answers to some of those questions. Larry Laverty, manager of assessment and taxation with the City of Lethbridge, says property values are influenced by a variety factors, ... Read More »
6 responsesRally to voice opposition to coal mine proposal
By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A rally in opposition to the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine is planned for Saturday morning at the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society. Nicole Johnston, an activist from the Piikani Nation, is the organizer of the rally and was impressed with the turnout of the previous rallies in Pincher Creek ... Read More »
9 responsesYWCA Women of Distinction nominations now open
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 9th, 2025
The Lethbridge YWCA is putting out the call for nominees for their 49th Annual Women of Distinction Awards in March. The awards recognize local leaders, mentors, facilitators, communicators, supporters and listeners, and women who are trailblazers in their fields. The YWCA has been awarding Women of Distinction in the community since 1976. Every year the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic partnering with ag industry for Irrigated Crop Production Update
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2025
Lethbridge Polytechnic is once again partnering with industry, farmers, academic partners and government representatives from across Western Canada for the 2025 Irrigated Crop Production Update. The first one under their new polytechnic designation. This one-day session will take place on Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lethbridge Agri-Food Hub and Trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New CEO appointed for AHS
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2025
For the fourth time in four years, a new CEO has been appointed to the head of Alberta Health Services. The Alberta government announced Wednesday that Andre Tremblay, deputy minister of Alberta Health, will take over duties as interim CEO, replacing Athana Mentzelopoulos just 13 months after she was appointed. Meanwhile, Dr. Chris Eagle, himself ... Read More »
3 responsesElection nominations now open for Lethbridge County
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2025
The nomination period for the 2025 Lethbridge municipal election is now open to anyone within Lethbridge County. Those who are interested in submitting their nomination papers can do so until Sept. 22, 2025, at noon. Completed nomination papers must be submitted in person at the County’s Lethbridge Office. Candidates may have some drop them off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alvin Mills continues to help those battling addiction
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local man has overcome the struggles of surviving residential schools and addiction, and is now paying it forward by helping other addicts overcome challenges. Alvin Mills spent time at St. Paul’s Anglican Church residential school on the Blood Reserve for nine years and another four years at ... Read More »
3 responsesTaber ends photo radar contract with City of Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
The Town of Taber confirmed Tuesday that the town no longer has photo radar as of the new year. Town council decided last year to end its contract with the City of Lethbridge to provide photo radar services in Taber at the end of December. “Council’s decision to end the photo radar program reflects our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Polytechnic’ title is next step in school’s evolution
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com President and chief executive officer of Lethbridge Polytechnic Brad Donaldson will be answering some of the questions that have come up regarding the change from Lethbridge College to Lethbridge Polytechnic, during the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affair session Thursday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Donaldson says the one question he has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swastika graffiti alarms members of local Jewish community
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A pair of painted swastikas that appeared recently on the city’s westside have rattled some members of the local Jewish community. One resident whose father spent time in a concentration camp during the Second World War, found a swastika painted in the snow on a walk earlier this ... Read More »
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