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Historic downtown building ready for new life
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The owner of the historic Whitney Block in downtown Lethbridge says he’s hoping to bring a renewed sense of excitement to the area with more than $1 million worth of renovations going into the building. According to the City of Lethbridge, the Whitney Block, situated at 411 3 Ave S, was constructed in 1907 by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual MD helps to bridge doc shortage gap
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Virtual MD, a Primary Care Alberta service that refers Health Link 811 callers to a physician to assess them over the phone or through a secure Zoom link has surpassed the 100,000 caller milestone since its inception in 2022. “Our program is designed to provide episodic care to those patients who are a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals gave nearly $1 million to GoFundMe campaigns last year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to showing support to fellow community members, Lethbridge residents have shown remarkable generosity through a variety of GoFundMe campaigns, especially in 2024. In 2024 GoFundMe recorded approximately 463 fundraisers created in Lethbridge, raising over $970,000 CAD. The community’s highest-grossing campaign was “Let’s help Austin Broderson,” a bareback bronc rider who on ... Read More »
1 responseParkland report highlights challenges of new child care plan
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 7th, 2025
The Parkland Institute is offering some solutions to a number of glaring challenges it sees in Alberta’s new child care plan. It was announced by the UCP government on Jan. 30 that parents with children from newborn to kindergarten age will start paying a flat fee of $326.25 per child per month for full-time care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to address housing concerns
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is addressing concerns over the recent support of city council for new housing projects in the London Road area. Council in January voted to approve several projects that were the subject of public hearings on Dec. 10. Two of those projects, which call for the construction of a pair ... Read More »
2 responsesUCP under fire over ousted Alberta Health Services CEO
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Allegations are swirling against the Alberta government, after a Globe and Mail story this week claimed that the former CEO of Alberta Health Services was set to meet with the province’s auditor-general when she was fired last month. A letter obtained by the Globe and Mail, addressed ... Read More »
9 responsesProvince encouraging residents to explore electricity options
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Government of Alberta announced on Tuesday they are encouraging Albertans to explore their electricity options and take charge of their power bill through an advertising campaign. While most Albertan’s choose to sign competitive contracts with one of over 50 electricity providers in the province’s competitive market, but those who don’t or are first-time rate ... Read More »
3 responsesHuge donation goes toward helping city’s less fortunate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 6th, 2025
The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (E-Free) donated almost a quarter-million dollars on Wednesday to support the expansions of Streets Alive and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. Through the annual Advent Conspiracy Project. The project was created in 2006 by a group of pastors in the U.S. to help refocus the Christmas season on Jesus by ... Read More »
1 responseCold snap a good time to remember fire safety
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Due to the recent extreme cold, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is sharing some heating safety tips with residents while they navigate the cold snap. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshall with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, says the cold snap is the perfect time to remind residents on how to stay safe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother charged in teenaged son’s death
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2025
Lethbridge police have charged a 38-year-old woman with criminal negligence causing the death of her 13-year-old son. On Dec. 26 police responded to the sudden death of a 13-year-old boy, whose body was found along the 1600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Following further investigation, police say it was determined the victim and his ... Read More »
1 responseNDP hosts local town hall on upcoming Alberta budget
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2025
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nearly 150 people braved bone-chilling temperatures to have their voices heard on the upcoming Alberta budget Tuesday night. Rob Miyashiro, the newly-minted Lethbridge West MLA, and his NDP colleague Court Ellingson of Calgary Foothills, who is the party’s shadow minister of finance, hosted the town hall at the Southern Alberta ... Read More »
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