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LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With temperatures quickly falling many find themselves in need of warm socks and to be able to help those in need the Sock It To ‘Em campaign is once again collecting socks across the city and beyond. Campaign founder Gail Petrie told the Herald Tuesday that even though the campaign started 23 years ... Read More »

The potential resurrection of Crowsnest Pass coal mining should never pit the environment against the economy, said a community member and retired professor in the lead-up to a Nov. 25 vote of electors. Herald Kane said he too often sees economic advantages like corporate investment, high-paying jobs and diversification of the municipal taxbase lined up ... Read More »

With the snowfall early Tuesday morning, the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone got into the holiday spirit by setting up their 18-foot Christmas tree. The BRZ will be hosting its third annual Christmas tree lighting on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. Along with the tree lighting, there will be cookie decorating for the first 200 kids, ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Both of U of L’s basketball teams swept the University of Brandon Bobcats over the weekend on the road. The Horn men’s team moved to 4-0 with both of their wins. The men began the weekend by thumping the Bobcats 102-69 on Friday. Jack-Henry Fox-Grey led the way for the ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The LCI Clippers varsity girls volleyball team are gearing up to hosts the province’s best during the 4A high school provincials this weekend. The Clippers are coming in riding the high of winning the South Zone banner over the weekend. “I think it’s very beneficial for us,” said Derek Usman, ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Lethbridge Hurricanes top line of Logan Wormald, Miguel Marques and Brayden Edwards are clicking early on this season. The trio are producing at a high rate as between the three of them they have a total of 78 points through 18 games. ... 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 »

OUR OPINION With the union representing postal workers (CUPW) going on strike Friday, it’s time that some serious changes be introduced at Canada Post.  The Crown Corp. has lost more than $3 Billion between 2018-2023 and the corporation is expected to lose more in 2024 than it did last year  (-$748 million).  With many local, ... Read More »

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor As I write this column early on Remembrance Day in the silence of an empty newsroom with lights off to protect my eyes which are still sensitive from last year’s cataract surgeries, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Year-end is approaching which means figuring out the top ... Read More »

Editor: You do realize that striking for more money only puts all Canadians further back cost wise?  Where do you people get off holding the rest of Canada for ransom ? Even if you get your raise your asking for after so many days you will not make up for the money that’s lost due ... Read More »

Editor:  I wrote on May 21 the time of the dictators was just a shot away. And now it is actually here.  Donald Trump’s sweep of all four components of the active parts of the US government will be complete in a few days when the Republicans gain control of the Congress. On November 5 ... Read More »

Editor:  Re: Al Beeber’s column. Your column, in which you stated that some people “refuse” to wear a poppy, may have some truth but how dare you to paint all the rest of us non-poppy wearers with the same brush! You have no idea.  Wearing a poppy for three or four days may make you ... Read More »