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Coaldale Library earns pair of awards
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Coaldale Public Library has been awarded some hardware for a community initiative. Back in November 2024, the library launched the skating library which offers 100 pairs of free skates for all ages and skills levels. As a result, the library was awarded a Minister’s Award for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Politics, personal loss helped shape country artist’s music
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Saskatchewan based songwriter, producer, and label founder, Blake Berglund is coming to Lethbridge Dec. 6 along with Lachlan Neville, whom he has mentored and guided through his debut album, as part of their “Trouble with the Truth” tour. Known for his independent approach to country music, Berglund has built a career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City committee, policy on track to be upgraded soon
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two policies may be updated to make the City more film friendly and transition the Historic Places Advisory Committee into an Administrative Committee, after passing unanimously at the first Governance Standing Policy Committee (SPC) of the new city council term Thursday . The Parkland and Roadway Special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police point out dangers, damage of electric dirt bikes
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Services are warning residents of the damage unregulated electric dirt bikes are causing to the river valley and the safety risk that they pose for those walking the trails. Sergeant Ryan Darroch with the Downtown Policing Unit said Friday that in recent months, police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police point out dangers, damage of electric dirt bikes
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Services are warning residents of the damage unregulated electric dirt bikes are causing to the river valley and the safety risk that they pose for those walking the trails. Sergeant Ryan Darroch with the Downtown Policing Unit said Friday that in recent months, police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP recalls are the stink bomb no one wanted
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor In Thursday’s Herald, the daily poll question asked readers if they thought Albertans should ignore the current recall effort against 14 (for now) UCP MLAs and just wait until the next provincial election to have their say. As you can see on Page A6 today, a slim majority of respondents (57 ... Read More »
10 responsesExpert offers tips to keep your brain in shape
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Maintaining cognitive health—the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember—is essential throughout life, but it becomes especially important in older adulthood, when the risk of cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia increases. When you think about your brain health, keep three things in mind: use it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student nurses wrap up stint at St. Patrick School with health fair
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge nursing students organized a Wellness Fair Thursday at St. Patrick Fine Arts School to culminate their community health rotation after being at the school since September. Kathy Jones-Husch, principal at St. Patrick Fine Arts School, said having the nursing students at the school for their rotation was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kettle campaign sets sights on $220,000 holiday goal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Salvation Army’s 127th Christmas Kettle campaign has kicked off and members of the Lethbridge Masons are ready to continue their longstanding tradition of manning the kettle located at Park Place Mall. Lt. Zach Marshall, community ministries officer with Salvation Army told the Herald Wednesday that their Christmas Kettle Campaign is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AB health card changes spark concern
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP government is proposing a set of changes to the Alberta health card under Bill 11, sweeping health-care legislation tabled Monday. Amendments to the Health Insurance Premiums Act will add a new requirement for Alberta residents to regularly renew their health card in order to ... Read More »
4 responses12-year-old still in custody on attempted murder charge
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his seven-year-old brother will remain in custody after his matters were adjourned Wednesday. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been in custody since his arrest in August. His charges stem from an incident that took ... Read More »
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