Category Archives: What’s Happening
Impactful individuals recognized by Peigan Board of Education
BROCKET, AB - The Peigan Board of Education has launched its first-ever Poster Campaign. The initiative aims to recognize and honour people from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with d...
Feb 05, 2020 Honoured members after they received their poster as part of the inaugural poster campaign (Photo courtesy Tawnya Plain Eagle)
$11-million supportive housing project announced for Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may be a case of deja vu, but the Government of Alberta is pumping $11-million in partnership with the federal government into supportive housing.The previous NDP government made a...
Jan 30, 2020 Local and provincial government officials announce the $11-million supportive housing project. (Lethbridge News Now)
Friendship Bench installed at Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has unveiled a new bench on its campus.But the yellow bench located in the Andrews Building has a special meaning, promoting the message "yellow is for hello". The ...
Jan 30, 2020 (L to R) Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College President and CEO; Sam Fiorella, Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench founder; Dr. Samantha Lenci, Lethbridge College Provost and Vice President Academic; Dr. Jeanine Webber, Dean of the Centre for Justice and Human Services (Photo courtesy Paul Kingsmith, Lethbridge College)
Coaldale investing heavily in infrastructure while not raising residential property taxes
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale has laid out its plans for the next few years.Back in December 2019, council approved the 2020/2022 Operating Budget, while voting to adopt the 2020-2024 Capital Pl...
Jan 29, 2020 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge residents featured in LGBTQ2+ show focused on conversion therapy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three Lethbridge residents have shared their stories in a locally-produced docu-series focused on the LGBTQ2+ community in southern Alberta.The three-part Telus Originals series, Smal...
Jan 29, 2020 Small Town Queer can be seen on YouTube as well as Telus Optik TV (Photo provided by Tiffani Lee)
MLA Neudorf & Health Minister discuss new "goal for healthcare" in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A series of changes could be on their way to Alberta's healthcare system. Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf recently commented on his Facebook page about his goal for healthcare in t...
Jan 27, 2020 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf. (Supplied by United Conservative Party)
Diamonds and Denim - A musical night out
LETHBRIDGE -- Have you ever experienced Boot Scootin' Boogie accompanied by a string ensemble? Here's your chance! Join the Lethbridge Symphony as they present Love Notes - February 8 in the Sandman S...
Jan 27, 2020 Diamonds and Denim credit to LSO
Veteran comedian Debra DiGiovanni set to make Lethbridge laugh with the Snowed In Comedy Tour
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Debra DiGiovanni is bringing decades of experience to Lethbridge.The Canadian comedian is one of four featured on the Snowed In Comedy Tour's stop in Lethbridge on Friday, January 31....
Jan 26, 2020 Debra DiGiovanni (second from left) with Pete Zedlacher, Dan Quinn and Paul Myrehaug. On DiGiovanni's left is Damonde Tschritter, a tour member participating in dates outside of the Lethbridge stop (Photo: Rob Porter with RMS Media)
Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Next month, residents will be able to take an ice-cold dip to help a great cause.The annual Polar Plunge is all set to go on February 1 in Lethbridge. Participants will take a dip in ...
Jan 25, 2020 Constable Chris Nguyen with the Taber Police Service taking part in the 2019 Polar Plunge (Photo: Jake Bradley Photography)
Solar & wind energy a "huge economic opportunity" in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of researchers, government officials, and industry representatives believes renewable energy is becoming more viable in the region and presents a great opportunity for economi...
Jan 24, 2020 Dr. James Byrne presenting on the benefits of renewable energy at the Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)