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LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Glow Lethbridge has officially opened its doors to the community with multiple activities under one roof that offers something for everyone. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement with Lethbridge District and Exhibition, spoke to media Thursday during a sneak peek night prior to opening the doors to the public Friday night. “We are ... Read More »

The Wilson Hutterite Colony, although self-sufficient, supports small and local businesses in the Lethbridge community. Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session hosted at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, had audiences sit in front of Mr. Henry Wurz, who is the colony’s German teacher, Ms. Claire Wurz, a member of the colony, ... Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The long-awaited third party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition will be addressed next week when city council meets in its capacity as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC will meet twice – Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in council chambers for discussions and presentations on the review. Council ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team dropped a nail-biting 65-59 game to the Mount Royal University on Friday night at 1st Choice Savings Centre. The Horns had a 51-46 lead going into the fourth quarter before the Cougars went on a 19-8 run to win the game. “There’s ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The LCI Clippers varsity girls volleyball team will play in one semi-final this morning for the right to play in the 4A provincial championship gold medal match later this afternoon on home court. The Clippers knocked off Western Canada Redhawks in the quarterfinals with a match score of 3-1 in ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes lost their third consecutive game after being doubled up 6-3 by the Portland Winterhawks on Friday night in their second of a three game road trip to the U.S. Division. Brayden Edwards had two goals while Leo Braillard had a goal for the Canes in the loss. ... Read More »

GUEST OPINION DAVID MCINTYRE As hyperventilating and antagonistic Albertans throw elbows and verbal punches in the hallways, a pulsing crowd pushes its way into the boxing arena in advance of the advertised bout.  The feature fight: an insane and improbable slugfest between a heavyweight, Australian money, and its ability to knockout the abused—battered and neglected—Oldman.  ... Read More »

GUEST OPINION Dan O’Donnell I’ve been trying to increase the number of kilometres I walk every day. Most workdays, according to Google, I walk about 800 metres to and from the parking lot at the university and another 800 with the dog in the morning and evening — so about 3.2 km in total. On ... Read More »

FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge Earlier this week, my colleagues on city council and I discussed the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources. I want to begin by reminding our residents that we have already have an approved four-year operating budget (approved ... Read More »

Editor: Now that a by-election has been called for Lethbridge West, the voters in the constituency will have an opportunity to state their views on issues that matter to them. If you are a pensioner or are nearing pensionable age, are you happy with Danielle Smith and the UCP’s plans to compel you to join ... Read More »

Editor: The Auditor General of Alberta released a report earlier this year: Surface Water Management, Environment and Protected Areas. The report didn’t make much of a splash in the news. Are most Albertans too busy to pay attention to the dire state of Alberta’s surface water? The audit was conducted to see if the Government ... Read More »

Editor:  During a recent trip to the Chinook  Regional Hospital I needed to make use of a bedpan, and discovered some changes have been made which I want to address. Previous bedpans, which were blue in colour, were smaller, more comfortable and after use, the contents were flushed down the toilet and the pan was ... Read More »