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Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, runs the “Kids and Kops” program which provides children on the waitlist for a Big Brother or Big Sister with a week-long introduction to policing. The annual program aims to offer positive interactions with police officers, showcase different ... Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Alberta’ s 40,000 health care aides will become regulated under a professional college starting on Feb. 2 of next year. The provincial government made the announcement on Wednesday with Minister of Primary and Preventative Heatlh Services Adriana LaGrange calling the regulation “a major step forward in strengthening Alberta’s health care system.” ... Read More »

Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave its unanimous support to the establishment of a 24-hour child care and respite facility in West Lethbridge. After a public hearing, council voted to support Bylaw 6491 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 2401 Westside Dr. W. which will allow applicant  Carolyn Agyapong of Agyapa ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls edged the Energy City Cactus Rats 6-5 to split their two-game series   on Friday night during Western Canadian Baseball League at Spitz Stadium. The Cactus Rats won the opener of the series 11-6 on Thursday night. The Cactus Rats got on the board in the top of ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Six Lethbridge Bulls will make their way up the highway for the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game next weekend in Okotoks to represent the West Division All-Star team . For pitchers, the Bulls will be sending local Levi Abbott, Medicine Hat product Brett Getz and Australian Maxim Mrakovcic. Abbott ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald   The Energy City Cactus Rats broke a 5-5 tie in the ninth innings by scoring six runs to knock off the Lethbridge Bulls 11-6 on Thursday night at Spitz Stadium. Bernie Socarras scored on a two-out double by Jack Kalisky to open the scoring for the Bulls in the ... Read More »

AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East As we celebrate Canada’s birthday this July, it’s a time to reflect not only on our shared history but also on the strength and resilience that each province brings to our great nation. Alberta has always punched above its weight—and today, more than ever, ... Read More »

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Back in 2002 on the May long weekend, I had life-changing spinal surgery at Foothills Hospital in Calgary where a neurosurgeon named Dr. Rick Hu and his team removed four bulging discs from my neck and replaced the space between the vertebrae with bone from my left ... Read More »

FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas Member of Parliament for Lethbridge When Canadians think of Parliament, the focus is often on the governing party or the Prime Minister. Yet, one of the most important – and often overlooked – pillars of our democracy is the Loyal Opposition. The term Loyal Opposition originated in the United Kingdom. ... Read More »

Editor:  I am writing this because I am disappointed with the actions of the drivers on Whoop-Up Drive (Sunday) tonight. A young lady hit a deer on the east-bound lane which I then ran over. I had no time to react.  She pulled off to the side of the road and put her hazard lights ... Read More »

Editor: I’ve actually got no real problem with the panelists that our illustrious Lady Premier has named to the Alberta Next Panel. But, as a card carrying United Conservative Party member, what I have a problem with is that the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat has sought to exclude New Democratic MLAs from the panel. They ... Read More »

Editor: We have known Fr. Ian Gagne for the past nine-and one-half years since he came to St. Ambrose church in Coaldale, Alberta. We took him and his parents to Chef’s Hat restaurant for dinner when he first arrived and to get to know them better. Lisa, the owner, was generous with her hospitality and ... Read More »