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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors centres such as the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) are as important now as they’ve ever been in providing a vital community hub for older adults, fostering social connections, promoting health and wellness and offering essential support services.  These centres remain crucial in addressing the evolving ... Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local journalism Initiative Reporter It was a tremendous recognition for the Perry family farm.  During the first ever PepsiCo Global Farmer Awards in Purchase, New York, the Perrys were given the company’s Farmer of the Year award. The awards had six different categories, including sustainability, next-gen farming, leadership and advisory, heritage ... Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A confidential draft legislation obtained by the Globe and Mail outlines plans by the Alberta Government to bring two-tier health care to Alberta by allowing physicians to simultaneously work in the private and public sectors. Chris Gallaway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, says Albertans only have ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald High-end talent will be on display at the  CHL USA Prospects Challenge in Calgary and Lethbridge  next week and a player to watch from the WHL is Kamloops Blazers forward JP Hurlbert, as he and Team CHL will play the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) Under-18 team. The ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes were doubled up 6-3 by the Vancouver Giants in their sixth game of a seven-game road trip on Wednesday night at the Langley Events Centre. The Giants came out hot as they found themselves up 3-0 in the first 5:49 of the game. Marek Howell’s shot from ... Read More »

Graham Kelly Inside the CFL Early in the third quarter of the 112th Grey Cup after Saskatchewan scored a touchdown to go up 22-7 and the Alouettes went two and out, I made a note to myself, “They should be able to cruise home now.” Yeah, right. Who was I kidding? It’s just not part ... Read More »

Editor, “In the National Interest.” Those words now remove environmental regulations in Canada when referring to “fast tracking major projects” like pipelines, mines, transmission lines and LNG. Does that sound like a good idea? No one likes bureaucracy, but regulations, good regulations are absolutely necessary for a myriad of reasons. Flint Michigan for example. The ... Read More »

Chris Schneider, Ania Theuer & Stacey Hannem For the Herald In October 2024, Lethbridge hosted the first Annual First Responders Suicide Awareness Conference. Suicide is tragic and the underlying conditions that lead to it are multi-faceted. The public has learned of two recent suicides of on-duty Manitoba Mounties, one in September and the other in ... Read More »

Chris Spearman For the Herald As I write this update on the status of the coal mining issue, the Chinook winds are gusting at 102 kph.  I’m reminded of the recent Alberta government science report on wind blown coal dust, just one of four Alberta government research studies that document the harm done by active ... Read More »

Editor, I read Ken Moore’s letter about synchronized traffic lights with interest. I agree, it would be wonderful if the light was green for us all the way down.  An issue that I and some of my friends have with traffic lights, is that some of them, on the green light, the walk countdown to ... Read More »

Editor: Climate scientists continue warning that animal agriculture is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, yet national climate plans still tiptoe around reducing meat consumption.  We cannot meaningfully address climate change while ignoring one of its largest contributors. Relying on “efficient production” or “methane-reducing additives” will not solve a systemic problem.  We must confront ... Read More »

Editor, A friend of mine from Coaldale sent me a post by Rick Welin Recordist on Facebook entitled “Canadians Against Pierre Poilievre.” In it was the Finkelstein Formula for political candidates.  Aurthur Finkelstein was a Republican consultant from New York. He had helped the likes of Ronald Reagan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Stephen Harper and Donald Trump ... Read More »