Alberta Election
Fish were optional when it came to walleye opener fun
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald When the Victoria Day weekend rolled around a couple of weeks ago, I spent a lot of time reminiscing about the early days of the 1980s when I learned that the opening of the Ontario walleye season coincided with those three days off. Being an Albertan, I wasn’t familiar with the significance ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Kidney Walk kicks off Saturday at Henderson Lake
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative This year’s Kidney Walk is stepping up to help meet increased need within southern Alberta. “With increased requests for our short-term financial assistance in southern Alberta, our kidney patients need your support more than ever,” says Mike Brodie, manager community programs, southern Alberta branch of the Kidney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head of new local recovery society has lived experience
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Lethbridge woman has launched a non-profit that has a different approach to recovery, one that includes community and shows those who have graduated rehab programs that it’s possible to have fun without substances. Rebecca Barley created Sobriety and Healing Activity-based Recovery Program Society (SHARP) after noticing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There’ll be an extra Whoop-Up Day this year
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald If Whoop-Up Days is already good, an extra day can only make them better, right? The Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Thursday that Whoop-Up Days will be a little longer this year, as they have added an extra day of programming, known as Whoop-Up Wrap-Up on Sunday Aug. 24. The Wrap-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi ready for by-election
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is ready to finally fight for a seat in the Alberta legislature. On Thursday, Nenshi officially launched his campaign to seek election in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona, which was vacated by his predecessor, former Premier Rachel Notley. Nenshi, a former mayor of Calgary, was joined in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Incentive program to help lure biz to area
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A new development, expansion and retention incentive program will provide tax breaks for some local businesses that spend more than $2 million in the community. City council gave the program the thumbs-up at its meeting Tuesday. The pilot program, which will be reviewed in 18 months, will provide grants tied to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New map can help you plan summer outings
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald When looking for things to do, places to visit and adventures to embark upon this summer, many folks find themselves wondering if those opportunities exist in the city or if they have to travel elsewhere. What many may not know is that Lethbridge has a lot to offer, from fun activities ... Read More »
1 responseMajor gift for cancer centre
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Long-time Lethbridge residents Bruce and Edna Moffat have left a very generous legacy gift behind to help people attending the Jack Ady Cancer Centre for treatment, particularly in radiation therapy. With a $2.9-million legacy gift left behind specifically to enhance cancer care for patients and families across southern Alberta, the Moffats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West lineup has a little bit of everything
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald New West Theatre announced Wednesday that their new season will begin in August, run until February and include a concert series at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Kelly Reay, artistic director of New West Theatre, said the troupe is kicking off the season with its annual summer music comedy review. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SQUEEZE PLAY: Windy City Accordions ready for concert
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Windy City Accordions are inviting the community to join them for an afternoon of music during their “Here We Squeeze Again” concert, featuring a special guest for the first time ever. Cynthia Gietz, member of the WCA, says the group consists of nine accordionist who enjoy playing together and have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariffs and their threats changing by the minute, says head of EDL
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Canadian company in Lethbridge that manufactures goods to sell to the United States are most likely except from tariffs because they are under a free trade compliance agreement, says the CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge. But if any of the parts used to manufacture those goods are from anywhere else ... Read More »
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