You may experience some hootenanny around Galt Gardens this month. That is because it is also the name of a comedy troupe that is performing on Rotary Square at Casa. Hootenanny is putting on a free, outdoor, family-friendly play called The Risky Yet Rewarding Adventure of Pearl and Dot. Stage Manager for the troupe, Serena […]Read More
From music festivals to business recruitment projects, 11 initiatives are set to benefit this summer with financial support from a new grant. Originated from the Heart of Our City Committee (HOCC), and announced in late May, the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant aims to support downtown businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in implementing initiatives and events within […]Read More
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is providing $366,000 to Alberta Precision Laboratories to begin screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The test, which is part of a one-year pilot initiative, will be added to Alberta’s Newborn Metabolic Screening Program which currently screens newborns for 21 conditions. […]Read More
The province announced more funding to improve mental health services for Alberta’s youth. Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Mike Ellis, was joined by Children’s Services Minister, Rebecca Schulz, in Medicine Hat earlier on Tuesday to announce 7.3 million dollars over three years to expand mental health hubs across Alberta. Read More
Canadian Blood Services is calling for an additional 23,000 blood donors across Canada by the end of the month to replenish their blood inventory. At Lethbridge’s plasma donor centre, Business Development Manager Brenna Scott says the shortage in supply is being felt due to the easement of COVID-19 restrictions. If you are in southern Alberta […]Read More
Chelsey Peat was born with a venous malformation known as Sturge-Weber syndrome. It is a rare disorder characterized by the association of a facial birthmark called a port-wine stain birthmark. She says the condition has made cause for many hospital trips throughout her life Although not contagious, the condition has caused negative public reaction towards […]Read More
Albert Leong spent almost all of his 80 years of life living at the Bow on Tong in Lethbridge’s Chinatown. That was up until 2013, when he had to move out temporarily while his property underwent restoration as a historic site. Leong, known amongst the Chinese community as the ‘Last (Chinese) man in Chinatown’, says […]Read More
More names have been added to the list of those running for a seat on Lethbridge City Council in this fall’s municipal election. Davey Wiggers, who ran for council during the 2017 election is putting his name forward again. He says, if elected, he will be dedicated to the idea of lowering property taxes, and […]Read More
The next time you visit the Galt Museum in Lethbridge you may notice something a little different on the outside. A new mural has been erected featuring familiar faces past and present in our community. Since 2011, the Galt Museum & Archives has featured a large 1950s photograph of a crowd of shoppers beside its […]Read More
Helen Schuler Nature Centre is re-opening their indoor exhibit experience featuring two new exhibits to check out. Resource Development Coordinator for the centre, Curtis Goodman gives us a sneak peek at what they are. The Landscaping Wilderness art display is available to see until the end of the month. Built for Life on the Prairies […]Read More
An 11th name has been added to the list of names vying for an open seat on Lethbridge’s City Council. Suketu Shah, who is the Vice President of the Gujarati Society of Lethbridge filed his nomination papers to run for Lethbridge City Council Monday morning. He says he decided to run because he was frustrated […]Read More
A federal judge has ruled that an Ontario Christian University that was barred access to the Canada Summer Jobs Program did not receive funding simply because…it was a Christian institution. Justice Richard Mosley ruled that the Trudeau Liberals breached procedural fairness in its treatment of Redeemer University which is a private Christian liberal arts university […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shuffled his cabinet today. Rajan Sawhney, MLA for Calgary-North East and currently the Minister of Community and Social Services, becomes the Minister of Transportation. She will deliver on Alberta’s historic Capital Plan investment of $20.3 billion over the next three years, including Alberta’s $1.53-billion investment in Calgary’s Green Line LRT project, […]Read More
Canada Day will be a great opportunity to go on a road trip to see what southern Alberta has to offer. But if you are looking for a traditional small-community feel to celebrate Canada’s birthday, the hamlet of Granum may have you covered. In addition to a parade and show & shine, a 20-minute-long display […]Read More
Neighbours don’t always get along, and feuds can some times get out of hand. That is what happened for a couple in Pincher Creek. Dylan Fouillard says his neighbour poured chemicals into his rain collection barrel that injured a toddler, destroyed his garden, and caused his dog to get seriously ill. He says that he […]Read More
Canadians are anxious to hear if a federal election will be called for the fall. A familiar Lethbridge name is being dropped in the hat to run against Conservative MP Rachael Harder. Devon Hargreaves, who formerly ran for a seat in the Alberta legislature is now running as the federal Liberal candidate for our city. […]Read More
Close to 30 Hindu societies across the province, including many in southern Alberta want their religion included in Alberta’s proposed new Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum at an earlier stage. The Alberta government says the draft K-6 curriculum is the first curriculum in Alberta to include direct detailed knowledge about the Hindu religion. […]Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Marketing and Media, Jenelle Wensley is disappointed that her’s and other businesses in the city were not given an opportunity to […]Read More
A stressful chapter for an Alberta couple has come to an end. The Crown has dropped charges against David and Collet Stephan. Shortly after the death of their 19-month-old son Ezekiel in 2012, years of battling in court to prove their innocence ensued when they were charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life […]Read More
Adding to the list of names vying for a seat on City Council is Jenn Prosser. She is the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group which is a non-profit organization that advocates for social and environmental justice. One of her key priorities is to make child care more affordable. Prosser adds that […]Read More
Many businesses in Alberta are really looking forward to fully re-opening to customers when the province enters Stage 3 of their Open for Summer plan. Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Vos says that businesses are going to need to go through an adjustment stage once they fully re-open. Vos adds that business owners will […]Read More
A Calgary pastor had the lug nuts from a wheel of his truck loosened by someone trying to cause harm to him and his ministry. Pastor Artur Pawlowski says this is the same truck that is used to deliver food to the homeless. Pastor Pawlowski is one of three Alberta pastors who were arrested and […]Read More
The Blackfoot Confederacy flag was raised Monday morning at Lethbridge City Hall to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day. A ceremony at the city centre consisted of speeches from dignitaries, and traditional dancing. Indigenous Relations Coordinator for the City, Pamela Beebe, describes the meaning of the flag and why it is important that it be raised. […]Read More
Indigenous life has been dark lately as the Residential School history of Canada has reared its ugly face. A monument was recently dedicated in Cardston. This was not only to honour the children who didn’t make it home, but also to remember the victims of a brutal massacre. Former Cardston High School teacher Kara Baldwin […]Read More
The easing of what has seemed like endless restrictions and rules is a cause for celebration. Getting out to dance is much-needed for our physical and mental health, and children on the Blood Tribe First Nation got that opportunity Thursday morning. The children’s dance competition is one of nine events that are part of the […]Read More
A new name has come forward for a trustee position with the Holy Spirit School Division. Roisin Gibb was raised in the division throughout her scholastic endeavours. She says she is running for a seat because it is important to have parents of students sitting at the board table. Gibb adds that if elected, she […]Read More
Three Indigenous men from northern Alberta are walking to Ottawa to bring attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, as well as the many remains of residential school children found at former Indian Residential Schools across Canada. They arrived at Siksika Nation Monday evening, and are making their way towards Medicine Hat.Read More
The pandemic has made many things, including classrooms go virtual. So, how do students at a high school dance academy get to show off their moves? They screen it at a movie theatre. Mass gatherings at live shows may be just around the corner for Albertans, but not in time for students at the LCI […]Read More
A 42-year-old woman is dead following an incident on the Oldman River Monday evening. Fire and EMS crews responded to a 911 call reporting a person had entered the water and went under near Popson Park. According to witnesses, the Lethbridge woman whose name is not being released, had floated away from the group and […]Read More
Target Hunger is a city-wide food drive that aims to help restock the shelves at both the Interfaith Food Bank and the Lethbridge Food Bank. On Saturday, you may have noticed many yellow bags for Target Hunger placed outside peoples’ doorsteps for volunteers to to collect. This year, the food drive exceeded the organizers’ expectations.Read More
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