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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada is known for its beautiful scenery, which can often be taken for granted by locals who have experienced it their entire lives. But one local refugee is hoping to help people see Canada through a different lens. Many Lethbridge residents recognize Ahmed Mustafa from his regular ... Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new memoir set in Lethbridge looks to tell the story of Ruth Irene Buchanan, a longtime humour columnist and the former editor of the Lethbridge Magazine. The book was released in March and is available on Amazon. In an interview with the Herald, Buchanan says the ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As one of the most recognized and beloved toy brands in the world, LEGO has come a long way since the 93-year-old company introduced the now iconic interlocking plastic brick system in 1958.  Some 67 years later, LEGO has survived, adapted, innovated and evolved, adding specialized kits, ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald After playing five games in the Helena tournament this past weekend, the Lethbridge Elks turned right around and played a doubleheader against the Bozeman Bucks in American Legion ‘AA’ baseball conference action on Monday at Spitz Stadium, in which they lost 8-4 and 6-0 respectively. “I think you gotta give ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Okotoks Dawgs thrashed the Lethbridge Bulls for the third time in less than a week, as they blanked them 11-0 Monday night during Western Canadian Baseball League action at Spitz Stadium. The Dawgs opened the scoring when Zane Skanski hit a two-out RBI single to score  Aden Munoz in ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge football playing sisters are set to suit up for Football Alberta provincial female teams next month. Alaxis Pierson made the Football Alberta U18 provincial female team that will compete at a national championship tournament in Calgary later in July, while sister Taya made the inaugural U16 Team Alberta female ... Read More »

Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui For the Herald Will the church die? I say “no.”  But it will be much smaller with committed people. On December 7th,1941, without declaration of war, the Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. Navy Base in Pearl Harbor and decimated the U.S. Pacific Fleet. As a countermeasure, in February 1942 the Canadian Parliament invoked the ... Read More »

Rob Miyashiro Lethbridge West MLA As we approach Canada Day, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be Canadian—especially in a time when unity is being tested by forces of division.  Recently I had a long conversation with a constituent who had lived in a country that separated from the U.S.S.R. He ... Read More »

Blaine Hyggen Lethbridge Mayor Next week is Canada Day and plans are all set for a big July 1 party! The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) have partnered to host the community celebration of Canada’s 158th birthday. There also events at Galt Gardens. The main entertainment stage and food truck alley (with more ... Read More »

Editor, On June 11, Premier Danielle Smith and several ministers held a town hall in the Fort Macleod Community Hall, the topic, coal mines and our water. During that event, Brian Jean can be seen literally shouting over objecting constituents instead of interacting like an intelligent person might. Feb 8, 2021, Brian Jean wrote an ... Read More »

Editor, An open letter to Danielle Smith: I am not going to disagree with your decision to charge for certain vaccines but I have a better idea. Treat vaccines like automobile insurance. You have the choice not to carry collision insurance on your car (unless financed). You back into a fire hydrant and do not ... Read More »

Editor, I was appalled at Danielle Smith’s presentation at the Fort Macleod Town Hall the other week. She just doesn’t get it. She implied that the Northbank Mine must go ahead as otherwise if rejected, it would deter all future mining in the province.  She stated that the future prosperity of Alberta included mines extracting ... Read More »