Featured Story

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 7th, 1945, Nazi Germany officially signed the articles of unconditional surrender, with hostilities officially ceasing at 11:01 p.m. Central European Time on May 8, 1945. VE day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the formal end of the Second World War in Europe, and on ... Read More »

Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   A Lethbridge real estate agent is turning a life-changing cardiac arrest into a fundraising event for the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH). It was April 15, 2020 when Amin Iqbal suddenly collapsed outside of one of his downtown properties. The building had been broken into a weekprior ... Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald For five decades, Glenn Coulter has strived to make Lethbridge a better, more vibrant community through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East. And he’s not finished yet. Coulter was surprised on Tuesday night by club members when they honoured him for his long-time service to the club and community during their meeting at ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes head scout Garry Carson spoke to media upon completion of the WHL Prospects Draft and U.S. Priority Draft on Thursday about important future pieces both on offence and defence  the team was able to draft. “We really were  fortunate to get a couple quality d-men (defencemen) early, (a) ... Read More »

Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL “Everything will be different this year, every aspect of the team will change. New coaches, new players, a new fresh approach. The team will have a different personality. “ So said Calgary Stampeder Coach and GM Dave Dickenson while  preparing for the 2025 CFL campaign. No wonder a major overhaul ... Read More »

By Justin Seward While the Lethbridge Hurricanes weren’t picking in the first round of the WHL draft on Wednesday, the club was busy on another front. Lethbridge participated in the Expansion Draft for the Penticton Vees who are set to kick off their inaugural season this fall. Forward Cameron Norrie was selected by the Vees ... Read More »

Doug Firby Troy Media Disappointment and frustration can lead people to do foolish things. Conservatives in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, in particular, are profoundly disappointed that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party of Canada was defeated by a coalition of progressive voters in the federal election. In their anger, many have lashed out and called for regional ... Read More »

Maureen McCall Troy Media A surprising twist in Canada’s pipeline debate emerged on Jan. 21, when Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called for a revival of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Unexpectedly, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, voiced support, warning that if Canada doesn’t act, Donald Trump will. Yet just ... Read More »

Rachael Thomas Lethbridge Member of Parliament To the people of Lethbridge— thank you. Whether you voted for me or not, I’m honoured to represent you in our nation’s capital and my door is always open to you. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve this community—a place I love, and people I am ... Read More »

Editor, So, here we are post federal election and the “dreaded” Liberals have been elected for a 4th term. I say “dreaded” jokingly because I voted Liberal.  Those who voted Conservative in our province are disappointed and our premier is demanding respect from the Liberal government or else. But how do we garner respect when ... Read More »

Editor, Danielle Smith has lowered the threshold for referendums in Alberta. I believe you should read Jean Chretien’s book “Straight from the Heart.” He concludes his book by stating, “I feel strongly that we did not build our institutions, our traditions, our history, our national pride, in short this great country Canada, to become the ... Read More »

Editor, I have been talking with fellow citizens, and we are concerned about how the Premier is leading Alberta. First, she destroyed the Health Care system by authorizing unprofessional doctors; now she wants to separate the province from the country.  She has her war against the Liberals, but she must understand that Alberta belongs to ... Read More »