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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has announced that they are now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Community Wellbeing call for proposals.  Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community social development said Thursday that this is an opportunity for community groups, non-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations if they are working towards non-profit ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Newcomer Rufa Doria enters her new role on Lethbridge city council with a variety of skills and backgrounds, and says she’s honoured to represent the ... Read More »

Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Kai Anderson scored with 46 seconds to go in overtime to lift the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 5-4 win over the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night at Prospera Place. Owen Berge and Nathan Maloney assisted on the overtime winner. Easton Daneault scored his first of the season from Maloney halfway through ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Western Hockey League handed down disciplinary action on Friday  after two separate  investigations were completed that involved  breaches of the WHL Standards of Conduct. One suspension was given to  Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt. “The investigation found that Anholt breached the WHL Standards of Conduct through use of intimidating ... Read More »

Graham Kelly  Inside the CFL Most of Rider nation can remember the heart-breaking 13th Man moment in Saskatchewan sports history in 2009 when their beloved Roughriders lost the Grey Cup because of a too many men on the field call when the Als missed a field-goal. Given another attempt Montreal made it. The Als quarterback ... Read More »

Doug Firby Troy Media Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with China, which could once again open that market to our canola products. As tantalizing as that prospect is, our negotiators should not forget they don’t have to give away the farm to get this deal. Canola is Canada’s most valuable ... Read More »

By Trevor Harrison For the Herald Every year on Nov. 11 we remember those who died during the First World War and by extension those who have died in numerous wars since. By most estimates, that early conflict resulted in 11 million military and perhaps 13 million civilian deaths. Many millions more were injured.  Photos, ... Read More »

Peter Heffernan For the Herald In 1979, Progressive Conservatives (PCs) in the government of long-serving Peter Lougheed, introduced legislation creating a program called AISH, the first of its kind in Canada. Having shown the way of more equitable treatment of its disabled and among its most vulnerable fellow citizens, generous-spirited Albertans supported this and then ... Read More »

Editor, Lethbridge is often praised as a “green” city, with its many parks, beautiful trails, and expanding network of bike lanes. However, one area where the city could make significant progress toward sustainability and efficiency is in synchronizing its traffic lights. Anyone who has driven through downtown Lethbridge, say along 4 Avenue South, knows the ... Read More »

Editor, This letter responds to Doreen Barrie’s Oct. 29 column, “Albertans need to step up and protect our water.” Ms. Barrie’s article presents a narrow, one-sided view of this proposed project.  I live in the Crowsnest Pass and I voted yes—along with 72 per cent of our community—for developing metallurgical coal on Grassy Mountain. Does ... Read More »

Editor: There have been two news story headlines in the last coupe of weeks, and I find them to be at opposite ends as to what they are doing to us and our emotions. First, the Toronto Blue Jays made it to the seventh game of the World Series. Woohoo! I find this united us ... Read More »