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LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is expanding its nurse practitioner program to expand Albertans’ access to primary health care. The province considers nurse practitioners to be a key part of the solution to the problem Albertans are facing getting primary health care. Jennifer Mador, president of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, expects more than ... Read More »

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and community organizations are reaching out for donations to help underprivileged children and families that require a little bit of holiday support. The Salvation Army has started its annual Toys for Tots initiative. This year, says Zachary Marshall, Community Ministries Officer, “we’re hoping to assist 500 children, ... Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Eligible voters in the Lethbridge West constituency will be going to the polls on Dec. 18. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure has confirmed a writ was issued Wednesday to fill the vacancy in Electoral Division 72 – Lethbridge West created when NDP MLA Shannon Phillips resigned her seat on July 1. “Appointments ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Catholic Central Cougars varsity boys volleyball team join the  provincial-host LCI teams as the local contingent at the 4A championships in Lethbridge over the next three days. The Cougars are the fourth seed going in and will be in the top pool after winning the South Zone championship last ... Read More »

  By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The LCI Rams varsity boys volleyball team will look to their strength of playing together as a team and take what they learned from last year’s provincial  heading into hosting the 4A provincials this weekend. “Just playing together as a team, learning to be consistent in every time you ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald I should have known better.       You never put your money on Goliath.   David will do it to you every time. When that happens, it is usually seen as an upset.  That wasn’t the case thousands of years ago when  the giant got stoned, nor was it ... 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: Premier Danielle Smith plans to challenge the federal government’s greenhouse gas emissions cap in court (The Herald, Nov. 5).  She claims that federal Environment and Climate Change Minister, Steven Guilbeault, has a ‘deranged vendetta’ against Alberta. Nothing could be further from the truth. Canada is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ... 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 »