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LPS gains seven new officers after cadet graduation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Police Service have welcomed new officers to their families. Eight officers graduated from the Lethbridge Polytechnic Police Cadet Training program Thursday, with seven of them joining the Lethbridge Police Service and one joining the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Down in the Valley exhibit unveiled
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Visitors stepping into a new exhibition at the Galt Museum & Archives may find themselves following the curves of a river across the floor. A floor decal winds through the gallery like the Oldman River itself, guiding visitors from display to display. Along the way markers introduce words from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare holds petition and empowers uni student
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Friends of Medicare says they believe the implementation of Bill 11 will introduce an American style two-tier healthcare system to Alberta and are currently gathering signatures for a petition to table at the legislature during the spring session. Chris Galloway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRH campaign receives half a million dollar donation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Bringing Hearts Home Campaign received a $500,000 donation from Witdouck Farms, a fourth-generation southern Alberta producers Thursday. Crystal Elliott, CEO of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Crystal Elliott said the agricultural community understands generational responsibility. “The Witdouck family’s leadership reflects the strength and heart of southern Alberta. Their generosity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Latin Grammy” teaches students about different Latin American music genres
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald West Coulee Station Elementary School hosted their inaugural “Latin Grammy” ceremony Wednesday night to celebrate Latin American music, giving students an opportunity to not only improve their Spanish skills, but also to learn about the various music genres involved in Latin American culture. Students from all grades showcased their talents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division, ATA react to Budget 2026
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After having some time to review the Budget 2026 allocation for education, the Lethbridge School Division and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have shared their thoughts on the matter. The Lethbridge School Division said they welcome the Government of Alberta’s announcement that $10.8 billion will be invested in education for the ... Read More »
2 responsesSticks, hoops, Tricksters and simple truths
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald What if the key to navigating today’s tangled political debates, cultural tensions and information overload isn’t found in another policy paper, but in a childhood story about dogs smelling each other’s butts? At the University of Lethbridge’s February PUBlic Professor Series lecture, Dr. Don G. McIntyre made exactly that case. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Shirt Day theme and shirt logo revealed
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With Green Shirt Day quickly approaching, Toby and Bernadine Boulet released this year’s shirt logo during a ceremony at City Hall Tuesday morning, a day after what would have been their son Logan’s 29th birthday. Green Shirt Day on April 7 is a day to honour and celebrate organ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local male charged with impaired driving in connection with pedestrian collision
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged 56-year-old Joseph Cameron Brewster, with impaired driving causing bodily harm, following a pedestrian collision that resulted in life-threatening injuries of a 78-year-old male. On March 2 just before 4 p.m., police responded to a report of a pedestrian collision at the intersection of 13 Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young 4-H speakers find their voice at District contest
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald On a Saturday morning at Lethbridge Polytechnic, while others were easing into their weekend, a group of young people stepped up to face a fear many adults never outgrow: public speaking. One by one, they approached the front of their assigned classrooms, laptops in hand and notes ready. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students stranded after Tribe terminates bus agreement
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Over 1,200 students from the Blood Reserve are missing school after the Blood Tribe Chief and Council, Finance committee and Senior management unexpectedly terminated the Administration of Student Transportation Services Agreement with the Blood Reserve Bus Co-op on March 2. This agreement provided $6.1 million dollars in ... Read More »
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