Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many Lethbridge Polytechnic programs offer real-life experiences to prepare students for the work force. In the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program students are engaged in a research project working alongside mentors in the field. Zane Johnson, a fourth year Criminal Justice student, has been working on his
Read More »LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is thanking the community for helping them reach and surpass their goal during this year’s Care from the Heart Day. With an original goal of $400,000 to celebrate their 30th annual Care from the Heart Day last week, the CHR Foundation called on the community for help during ... Read More »
16 hours agoLETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Select People Solutions and Teamworks Career Centre recently announced the results of the Meals on Wheels 23 Days of Christmas Campaign they partnered with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Cuppers Coffee during the 2024 holidays. Meals on Wheels Lethbridge is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1970, providing hot ... Read More »
16 hours agoLETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tired of winter yet? Well, you won’t have to wait long for the weather to take a 180-degree turn. After a late start, winter will take a break in coming days as southern Alberta emerges from the deep freeze to temperatures that will be downright balmy. The extreme cold that had Lethbridge experiencing ... Read More »
16 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team ended their regular season with a 10-10 record after sweeping the University of Winnipeg Wesmen on home court over the weekend. The Horns opened with a dominant 70-47 win on Friday night. Courtney McKee led U of L’s attack with 25 points, ... Read More »
21 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak volleyball and basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons with mixed results against Briercrest over the weekend. The Kodiak men’s volleyball team swept the Clippers on home court after three match and four match wins respectively to end their regular season with a 17-2 record. Ethan ... Read More »
21 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks are breathing confidence ahead of the ACAC championship that begins tomorrow at Lakeland College. The Kodiaks are going into championship after finishing the regular season with a 17-2 record , with a second place finish in the South Division and ending the regular season on a ... Read More »
21 hours agoAlberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam & Board Of Directors – As the Government of Alberta prepares to introduce Budget 2025 on February 27, Premier Danielle Smith & Finance Minister Nate Horner have been saying that Albertans face numerous economic and social challenges in the foreseeable future. Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), the association representing 260 municipalities of all sizes ... Read More »
2 days agoGerry Chidiac – TROY MEDIA Martin Niemöller was a Lutheran pastor who initially supported the Nazi rise to power. As he watched what was happening around him, he began to openly oppose the regime. As a result, he spent years in Dachau and other concentration camps. After his liberation, he made numerous speeches about his experience ... Read More »
5 days agoLEAVE IT TO BEEBER – Al Beeber So what about that Calgary Motorcycle and Powersports Show I wrote about recently? Two weeks ago this weekend, the crew made our first pilgrimage to the showcase of all things two- and three-wheeled since 2019. After a hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic, the show was revived in 2024 ... Read More »
5 days agoDear Editor, Clearly Energy Minister Brian Jean does not operate from a position of ethics and integrity. Following is a review of facts and time line of the now infamous Grassy Mountain: 1976 –The Lougheed-led provincial government, after consultation with various parties, including constituents/stakeholders, imposed a moratorium on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes. January ... Read More »
19 hours agoDear Editor, Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem is about the American hero Paul Revere who, on April 18th, 1775, rode through the night to warn soldiers that “the British are coming, the British are coming.” Our modern-day Paul Revere has manifested into ... Read More »
19 hours agoDear Editor, A letter to Premier Danielle Smith: Here in the extreme upper headwaters of the Crowsnest River, on the downstream, downwind side of Grassy Mountain, the devastating impacts of protracted drought, water shortages, hurricane-force winds, sandblasting dust storms, and dry lake beds dominate discussion. The mid-winter dust storms, widespread, are most apparent here within ... Read More »
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