Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association has received a $15,000 grant Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Community Priorities Fund Grant to purchase new glassless mirrors for dance groups using the Multicultural Centre. This is one of 36 projects and initiatives the Community Foundation is supporting with grants totalling $528,795 through
Read More »Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Regular readers might remember my column in the Nov. 28 Herald, where I talked, in part, about how I believed the recall efforts across the province were “A Mickey Mouse attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election…Most of them have very little depth and don’t offer anything ... Read More »
2 hours agoAlejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic continues to climb the ranks among Canada’s top research colleges, rising one spot from 2024 and ranking ninth this year. According to a report by Research Infosource inc. the polytechnic reached ninth among the top 50 institutions in the country. Andrew Dunlop, associate vice-president, research said it is ... Read More »
2 hours agoAlexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nearly two weeks after a recall petition for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf was approved by Elections Alberta, speculation is swirling about the campaign and a total lack of action by its organizer. Many residents in the riding, along with other Albertans, are concerned about the legitimacy ... Read More »
2 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes varsity girls volleyball program celebrated one of their own on Monday as one of their players officially signed the dotted line to play at the post-secondary level next season. Outside hitter Bobbi Whipple will join the Avalanche Women’s Volleyball program at the Cranbrook-based College of the Rockies ... Read More »
12 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes ended this past weekend with a splash on the trade front as they shipped 20-year-old captain Logan Wormald to the Spokane Chiefs for four draft picks on Sunday. Wormald was drafted 45th overall in the 2020 WHL Draft by the Canes and had 243 points (99 goals,144 ... Read More »
12 hours agoNathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes couldn’t finish a three game in four night stretch on the right foot with a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Hitmen at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Saturday night. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt says he wasn’t pleased with the effort. “(It’s) disappointing. We haven’t been good in back ... Read More »
2 days agoChristopher J. Nicol For the Herald Before May, 2015, many public sector collective bargaining units in Alberta included language in their agreements precluding strike and lockout. In 2015, however, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled on an appeal by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) against the Government of Saskatchewan. It was held by ... Read More »
2 hours agoRachael Harder member of Parliament for Lethbridge Christmas began with the greatest gift ever given—a baby who would save humanity. When He was born, wise men traveled great distances to honour Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Since that day, Christians around the world have fostered a spirit of generosity and kindness to commemorate His ... Read More »
3 days agoChris Spearman For the Herald Imagine for a moment there is a Canadian oil exploration company named “Southfront Resources” with unlimited cash and is eager to drill for oil in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. To gain local support, they add a koala and a kangaroo to their corporate logo and begin ... Read More »
5 days agoEditor, I am writing to express my strong concern regarding the recent recall efforts targeting five UPC caucus members, which I believe are entirely justifiable. My own experience with our MLA, Nathan Neudorf, mirrors the frustrations voiced by the petitioners. I recently contacted Mr. Neudorf’s office regarding an important community issue and, disappointingly, received no ... Read More »
3 days agoEditor, Did Ryan Tanner (Nov. 26) ever attempt to contact Nathan Neudorf’s constituency office, or visit in person, before filing a recall petition? I myself made a point of visiting to ask. I was told Ryan Tanner’s name is not recognized. As far as they know, he had not been in touch, and did not ... Read More »
3 days agoEditor, Every Albertan in Alberta liked the Charter a lot, But our Premier in Edmonton—well, she did NOT! She HATED the Charter, all those freedoms and rights, Though no one knows why—maybe her shoes were too tight? Chances are (and this reason is most likely of all), Her problem was her own heart, which was ... Read More »
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