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Southland Trailers announces major expansion with provincial support
Southland Trailers has announced an expansion to build an advanced manufacturing plant here in Lethbridge. The expansion is thanks in part to a $2.06 million boost from the Alberta Government’s Investment and Growth Fund. The 85,000 square-foot plant is expected to create 250 new jobs over the next three years as well as integrating robotic ... Read More »
College launches humanitarian program for student refugees
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is finding new ways to help international students gain access to education, as part of a commitment made to the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CIC). “It started as a promise to CIC to show support for students who were affected by the invasion of Ukraine and then our donor was gracious ... Read More »
Sod-turning marks development of new Indigenous housing
The Blackfoot Family Lodge Society has launched its Soaring Hearts Project, hosting a soil turning event on Tuesday to announce the redevelopment of a lot on 830 7 St N. The project will fill a need for Indigenous women’s housing and residential growth. “This used to be a church that was on these grounds. The ... Read More »
Australian blues artist headlining show at the Slice
Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles and his band will be hitting the stage at the Slice for a free concert in Lethbridge Thursday. Charles and his band will take attendees through a non-stop guitar driven journey through 39 years and 38 releases. Charles enjoyed a successful musical crusade of touring, recording and numerous ... Read More »
Man sentenced on multiple violence, property charges
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who left two children stranded on a highway late at night last July received a jail sentence after pleading guilty to several criminal offences. Colten Fox Yellow Sun was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 100 days in custody after he pleaded guilty to resisting a peace officer, taking ... Read More »
Canes start road trip with a win
The Lethbridge Hurricanes picked up their second win of the season after defeating the Saskatoon Blades 3-1 on Tuesday night to open up a three-game road trip. The loss for the Blades was their first of the season after starting the season 3-0. After a first period, the Canes Logan Wormald scored his first goal ... Read More »
Garage thieves caught on video in break-in
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has a lengthy criminal record for property related offences has been convicted again after breaking into a residential garage nearly three years ago. Curtis James Carbert pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of shop breaking to commit theft and breaching release conditions, and was sentenced to four ... Read More »
Coutts protest supporters shut down traffic at courthouse
Lethbridge Police had to shut down traffic around the downtown core near the courthouse at 320 4 St. South on Tuesday as protestors flocked to the streets in the early morning showing support for Mark Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk, and Gerhard Janzen. Associated with the Coutts blockade earlier this year, the three are charged ... Read More »
New VR video lets people explore all Lethbridge has to offer
In recognition of World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, Tourism Lethbridge released a 360-degree virtual reality video of public and event spaces that will assist the city in attracting new business events. Tourism Lethbridge feels that meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) are vital to the tourism economy. “Business events bring visitors to our community ... Read More »
Vigil remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sisters in Spirit Vigil and Memorial Walk took place Tuesday night, going from City Hall to Galt Gardens honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and their families. Oct. 4 is a day when these lives are honoured, bringing awareness ... Read More »
TUESDAY, October 4, 2022
ANDREWS, Frances CAPTON, Richard HERGET, Florence ISHIDA, Kerry JANG, Kenly LANDY, Florence LORNE, Richard MARTINEZ, Silvia PERDUE, Kenneth "Ken" RIEHL, Glenn... Read More »
