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By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow to talk to chamber members, community leaders and stakeholders and hear from them about economic development.  Minister Schow provided the opportunity for  those in attendance to ask questions and share with him about their organizations ... Read More »

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald  The Government of Alberta has rejected the recommendations of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, for the first time in history.  Rob Miyashiro, MLA for Lethbridge East says the last time boundaries were changed was when the NDP were in power and they ended up losing four seats. ... Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald  After almost 50 years within the non-profit sector, Diana Sim is retiring but will continue to serve the community in different ways.  Ending her non-profit career as the executive director of the Martha Retreat Centre, Sim has helped hundreds if not thousands of community members find volunteer opportunities that suit ... Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It was an unlikely destination, but Luke Cozens is making the most of his time with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Cozens started the season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and was dealt to the Tigers on Jan. 7, just ahead of the WHL trade deadline in exchange for defenceman Kyle Heger.  Speaking ... Read More »

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald   When & Where: June 20, 5 p.m., VisitLethbridge.com Arena (2510 Scenic Dr. S.) The bounce of a basketball hasn’t echoed through Lethbridge at the professional level in decades—but this summer, that sound returns with intent, energy and a touch of spectacle. For one night, the Calgary Surge will transform ... Read More »

Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to be well represented at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Slovakia later this month. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt was named an assistant coach for Team Canada while Ryan Aasman will serve as a video coach for the Canadian squad. Both have previously gotten experience with Hockey ... Read More »

Joe Manio’s recent column following EPIC Day captured something many of us recognize when we spend time with young people exploring their future—there is an energy that comes from learning by doing, from trying, failing, adjusting, and trying again. It’s a powerful reminder that preparation for life after high school is about more than academics ... Read More »

MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald There’s a certain kind of energy that comes from young people figuring things out in real time. I witnessed plenty of it Wednesday inside EXCITE Lethbridge, attending my second EPIC Day—this one marking the event’s 15th year.  The room carried a familiar energy: high school students moving with purpose from station ... Read More »

AT THE LEGISLATURE- Rob Miyashiro On April 14 I delivered a Members Statement about the UCP government’s troubling behaviour on electoral boundaries and whether the process is fair. Since that statement, the government has taken additional actions that have raised serious concerns for people who understand election laws and how our Legislature is supposed to ... Read More »

Dear editor, The influences of social media on the modern world are having a devastating effect on the wellbeing and mindset of those who frequent these platforms. When I was much younger than today, we seemed to be much more content because there were no such influences controlling our lives. Social media’s influence has formed ... Read More »

Dear editor,  Danielle Smith’s Government set the rules for the independent Boundary Commission by asking for 89 ridings. They could have asked for 91 up front.  They did not.  They could have given the job of determining the appropriate number of ridings to the independent Commission (like they do in BC).  They did not. The ... Read More »

Dear editor: Professor Robert McDonald, Neuro scientist from the University of Lethbridge, is against switching to daylight savings time year-round. I agree with his comments. When I worked as a shift engineer for Eldo rado Nuclear Limited in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, my coworker and I had  to work 12-hour shifts for three months without days ... Read More »