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Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Precipitation last month In Alberta was limited with most of the  province getting less than 25 per cent of normal amounts. In southern Alberta, the lack of rain contributed to the expansion of abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions, according to the latest report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Banff, Edmonton, ... Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new survey released by United Way Centraide Canada is bringing attention to the rate of financial insecurity across the country. United Way in partnership with Leger conducted their first ever National Financial Anxiety Survey which asked Canadians several questions United Way operates 211, which is a ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is hosting their annual craft and bake sale today and they are inviting members of the community to stop by and support local vendors.  Ashley Kern, program co-ordinator, said the event is free and it is open to all community members. Attendees are not required to be members.  ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Down 6-1 over halfway through the second period, the Lethbridge Hurricanes overcame the big deficit to knock off the Calgary Hitmen 7-6 in  overtime for their first home ice win of the season on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. Kai Anderson scored the overtime winner with 21 seconds left in ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s volleyball team’s success will come from understanding their culture and  by having collective efforts this season. “Our  biggest thing is really just as a collective working on skill development and really getting guys to understand our culture again because we do have a relatively new ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Second-year Lethbridge Hurricanes defenceman Carsen Adair has been thrusted into a leadership role as an 18-year-old and is relishing the opportunity to help this team along. Adair is the only active Canes defencemen that has played the most games with the club on the backend out  of all the current ... Read More »

Bean Gill Quoi Media Alberta’s new disability program isn’t about empowerment — it’s about stripping support from the people who need it most I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, ... Read More »

Al Beeber Leave It To Beeber On the Thanksgiving weekend, while attacking the vines, shrubs and roses with a rented hedge trimmer before the onset of wintry weather, I spent time thinking about the meaning of the holiday. I also tried not to get distracted lest I hit my leg with the trimmer as I ... Read More »

David McIntyre For the Herald While window shopping in The Pass I felt the pain of fractured glass Saw reflecting scenes of senseless loss Quests for wealth that ignored their cost I learned of a revered and treasured tree’s recent death before I knew its life was on the line. The tree, huge for its ... Read More »

Editor, I have been a fan of the popular reality show “Survivor” for many years. The participants are encouraged to “outwit, outlast and outplay” their opponents to win the million dollars.  I can’t help thinking that Premier Smith is using the this same strategy in governing Alberta. She wants to outwit Albertans with her Alberta ... Read More »

Editor, Attention Premier Danielle Smith: I’ve worked in the oilfield, and am a proud conservative. I first voted for Premier Peter Lougheed, you may have heard of him. Were he alive today and in politics, he’s what you would refer to as a “Liberal” or “leftist”. Your mentor and American Idol Donald Trump received both ... Read More »

Editor, Today is a good day to say a hard “NO” to Premier Smith regarding pipeline expansion. Her petulance and bullying are wearying. Talk of carbon capture doesn’t solve anything.  When you sweep dust under the rug, it’s still there! We have so many sources of natural carbon capture from native grasslands and peatlands to ... Read More »