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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A newly released book is showcasing a forgotten chapter in Canadian history as the author shares stories collected from Chinese Canadians across the country, and information found through in-depth research of various documents and photographs.  “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act,” written by Catherine Clement, includes a story ... Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A trio of AISH recipients in the city are saying new requirements by the province are inhumane and will end up costing the government in the long run. People who receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped have a requirement to apply for any and all supports ... Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government has appointed a chief executive officer of Assisted Living Alberta, the provincial continuing care agency. Gord Johnston, who has experience as a public servant and affordable housing executive, assumes the role on Aug. 1. Lethbridge physician Dr.Sayeh Zielke, who served as the interim CEO and chair of the ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls hung on to beat the Regina Red Sox 5-4 on Thursday night during Western Canadian Baseball League action at Spitz Stadium. Jack Kalisky drove in Brennan McTavish with a two-out single to open the scoring for the Bulls in the bottom of the first inning. Kalisky then ... Read More »

Graham Kelly Inside the CFL Having reached the one-third point in the 2025 CFL season, it’s time to evaluate what has transpired so far. When I made my predictions, I thought Saskatchewan would be the best team in the league, enough baling wire could be applied to Winnipeg’s aging fleet to finish second. I thought ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald It’s started out great, but it did not end well for the Lethbridge Jr. Bulls 14U team in their 16-13 loss to Team Quebec in their second game of the Junior Canadian Little League Championship at Spitz Stadium on Thursday Morning. Team Quebec got on the board first with a ... Read More »

Maxine Brown For the Herald Encampments in public spaces have become a visible and emotionally charged issue in Lethbridge. For many residents and business owners, seeing tents pop up near the downtown core or in parks is not just frustrating, it’s alarming. The immediate questions people ask are “Why here? Why is this happening in ... Read More »

Laura Syron Quoi Media A recent surge in misleading ads and AI-generated videos on social media and other online sites promoting bogus diabetes products, treatments and cures — often using fake endorsements, including from my organization Diabetes Canada — poses a serious health risk to people living with diabetes. So far this year, Diabetes Canada has heard ... Read More »

Lorne Fitch For the Herald The Alberta government would have us believe in impossible things, notably that it is possible to reduce red-tape while still boasting of the highest environmental stan dards. With their endlessly-repeated mantra of “responsible resource development” spewing out like hyperbolic exhaust from a rhetoric machine, language becomes ever more devoid of ... Read More »

Editor, A few years ago, I drove a young person to Calgary for a medical appointment. He was gradually losing his vision due to diabetic retinopathy, and he was on AISH – Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped. He had no support from his family. He lived in an “illegal” basement suite, advertised as such by the owner. ... Read More »

Editor, Pierre Poilevre is complaining aboutall the other candidates running against him in Battle River Crowfoot but I find it hard to sympathize.  I mean, here’s a guy who’s a nationally recognizable name, someone who’s been in politics since he was in short pants, the leader of the second ranked party in the whole country ... Read More »

Editor, I am writing this because I am disappointed with the actions of the drivers on Whoop-Up Drive Sunday night. A young lady hit a deer on the eastbound lane which I then ran over. I had no time to react. She pulled off to the side of the road and put her hazard lights on.  ... Read More »