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By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2025
What started as a strange sensation in her chest the morning of May 17 of last year ended in a five-day hospital stay for Lethbridge resident Sherri Gallant. But she says it could have turned out much worse if it weren’t for the expert care she received at Chinook Regional Hospital. Gallant, a former longtime ... Read More »
6 responsesProvince dissolves AHS board; health care agency to be run by Alberta Health deputy minister
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
For the second time in less than two years, the Alberta Health Services board of directors has been dismissed by the provincial government. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Friday that the board, which replaced the previous AHS board that was ousted by Premier Danielle Smith in 2022, was itself being replaced by one person, Andre ... Read More »
4 responsesSPCA lottery marks grim anniversary
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is marking the 10th anniversary of one of the largest seizures in their history with a refreshed cash lottery named the Animal Heroes Lottery and 50/50 raffle. In 2015, the Alberta SPCA and other partners removed more than 200 severely matted and ... Read More »
1 responseCancer patient recalls hospital storage room ordeal
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Taber woman who was admitted to the Chinook Regional Hospital for observation after receiving cancer treatment was appalled to have been moved to a storage room five days into her stay. Rose Roll was admitted to CRH on Jan. 19 to be monitored following her cancer treatment ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal veterinarian honoured for cattle contributions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge veterinarian Steve Hendrick has been honoured by his peers from across Western Canada with a special award. Hendrick was recently named winner of the 2025 Veterinarian of the Year Award for his significant contribution to bovine veterinary medicine and the cattle industry – notably in the areas of clinical practice, research and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province unveils $15/day child care with federal cash
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2025
The government of Alberta is announcing a flat monthly parent fee for child care of roughly $15 a day. Alberta says it is supporting families to access affordable child care across the province with their choice in provider, thanks to the $3.8-billion Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Parents with children zero to ... Read More »
1 responsePatrol kids lace up skates with the Canes
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2025
The young heroes that keep school crosswalks safe across Lethbridge for their fellow students took to the ice instead of the streets Thursday with other community heroes to celebrate a job well done. More than 300 AMA School Safety Patrollers and their supervisors joined representatives from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, the Lethbridge Police Service, Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf among ministers headed to D.C. event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf will be among three Alberta cabinet ministers attending next week’s National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. Neudorf, who is also Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, will be joined by Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Dan Williams in Washington. The province ... Read More »
9 responsesLocals tapped to guide creation of continuing care agency
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge cardiologist and medical director of Chinook Cardiology is being tasked by the provincial government to lead a committee overseeing the establishment of a provincial agency for continuing care. Dr. Sayeh Zielke will chair the committee to establish Assisted Living Alberta. The launch of the new agency was announced in Calgary on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pipe bands merge under new LPS banner
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service announced Thursday the formation of the Lethbridge Police Service Band, after a Memorandum of Understanding between LPS and two community pipe bands was officially signed. LPS Inspector Jason Dobirstein told media Thursday that last week, a MOU was signed between Lethbridge Police, the Lethbridge Legion Pipe Band ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man joins Ag Hall of Fame
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 30th, 2025
A Lethbridge man was honoured for his work in advancing the provinces agriculture and food industry. Blair Roth is one of three inductees to the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, on Wednesday. The Agriculture Hall of Fame is the Department of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s oldest and most prestigious ... Read More »
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