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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ‘Tis the season for giving and in a time of economic challenges for many people, there are many ways to give back that don’t include money. One way to give back is by volunteering your time at events such as Volunteer Lethbridge’s wrapping station. For almost two ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Phase one of the upgrades set to take place at the Henderson Ice Centre is now complete and includes four brand-new dressing rooms, each with a private bathroom and shower facilities.  Jace Adams, Facilities Project Manager said Thursday they finished on time, within budget and without disruption to operations. “Some of ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the Christmas Holidays just around the corner, the Interfaith Food Bank is in dire need of donations, and to make it easier for people to donate, they have extended their hours of operation.  Danielle McIntyre, executive director said because some members of the community work during their operational hours, they ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes edged the Wenatchee Wild 2-1  during the 29th annual  Canadian Tire Toque and Teddy Toss Game on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. Kaden Longley broke in on a partial breakaway and  scored a shorthanded goal 15:38 into the first period  to allow fans to unleash the stuffed ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s basketball dealt with adversity  through the first semester but found many players stepped up and made an impact in games. Heggie had praise for players like Kade Lund for stepping up. “He’s had to step in and play heavier minutes and (had) heavier responsibilities on ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are ready for the excitement of watching stuffed bears be unleashed onto the ice once one of their players scores the first goal during the annual Canadian Tire Toque and Teddy Toss game tonight against the Wenatchee Wild. “It gives you a home opener vibe which is ... Read More »

Chris Spearman For the Herald Imagine for a moment there is a Canadian oil exploration company named “Southfront Resources” with unlimited cash and is eager to drill for oil in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. To gain local support, they add a koala and a kangaroo to their corporate logo and begin ... Read More »

Lennie Kaplan Troy Media Alberta is heading for a fiscal cliff, and no amount of oil revenue will save it this time. The province is facing ballooning deficits, rising debt and an addiction to resource revenues that rise and fall with global markets. As Budget 2026 consultations begin, the government is gambling on oil prices ... Read More »

Jody Jollimore For the Herald It’s been nearly a decade since Canada signed on to a bold strategy at the World Health Assembly to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health concern by 2030. Although an international commitment, this wasn’t just about helping others abroad; it was a coordinated strategy by each country to follow a ... Read More »

Editor, Every Albertan in Alberta liked the Charter a lot,  But our Premier in Edmonton—well, she did NOT!  She HATED the Charter, all those freedoms and rights, Though no one knows why—maybe her shoes were too tight? Chances are (and this reason is most likely of all), Her problem was her own heart, which was ... Read More »

Editor, A recent letter published in the Herald claimed the UCP government was “destroying our public health car system”, that medical professionals were being lured to “unneeded” and “unwanted” private health care facilities, and that perhaps a solution is to “lay down in front of bulldozers trying to build more private health care facilities at ... Read More »

Editor: As the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission consulted on the design of new ridings for the next provincial election, they clearly heard a diversity of views about Lethbridge ridings.  At one end of this range of perspectives are those who feel strongly that the existing boundaries should be preserved.  That’s fair; what isn’t legitimate, though, ... Read More »