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TikTok trend of RCMP ‘chases’ has real risks

By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025

Christopher J. Schneider For the Herald A trend on TikTok has Canadians “challenging” RCMP officers to fake foot pursuits. In one 18-second video, we see a woman knock on a police cruiser window and begin to run. A fully uniformed RCMP officer exits the vehicle and gives chase across an empty parking lot. In another ... Read More »

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Nuclear power vital to future of clean energy

By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025

Hossam Kishawy & Salam Ali Quoi Media The latest report from the World Meteorological Association paints a grim picture of the unrelenting pace of climate change. Continually rising greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to record-setting temperatures, warming oceans and rising sea levels – threatening ecosystems, lives and economic prosperity. The future of our country and ... Read More »

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Canada is falling behind on Alzheimer’s

By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025

Andrew Frank & Catherine Pearson Quoi Media Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious and relentless loss of memory and thinking, accompanied by a gradual yet devastating deterioration in ability to function independently. It’s a terrifying diagnosis for patients and families alike. Dementia is defined as a loss of memory or thinking, which takes away daily independence. ... Read More »

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We’re raising kids who can’t tell truth from clickbait

By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025

Gerry Chidiac Troy Media In a world drowning in information and misinformation, critical thinking isn’t optional—it’s essential. Trust in the mainstream media has plummeted from over 70 per cent in the 1970s to less than 32 per cent in 2024, according to Gallup. While older generations still rely on cable news, younger people increasingly turn ... Read More »

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Parents guide a child’s academic success

By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025

Michael Zwaagstra Troy Media With a new school year just around the corner, it’s up to parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers. Obviously, everyone wants their kids to have a smooth transition back to school. For those who are attending a school ... Read More »

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Let’s align on health care, not just trade

By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025

Kathleen Barnard and Louise Binder Quoi Media We can borrow a line from Charles Dickens to describe our current sate of politics in this country: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ The ‘worst of times’ describes well the international trade turmoil caused by U.S. President Trump’s fluctuating tariffs and ... Read More »

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What’s really behind Alberta ‘independence?’

By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025

Catherine Mardon For the Herald I was born in the United States, but I realized recently that I rarely think like an American anymore. I certainly don’t think like a MAGA American. My two decades as a Canadian have changed my thoughts on many issues. I never thought I’d live without a firearm in my ... Read More »

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Time to check measles vaccination status

By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025

Dr. Sunil Sookram For the Herald Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. In recent months, measles has been spreading in Alberta, across Canada and around the world. While measles can be serious for anyone, it’s especially dangerous during ... Read More »

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Safe driving will help everyone on Whoop-Up

By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2025

Blaine Hyggen Lethbridge Mayor I want to begin this month by addressing the many, many calls, texts and emails I have received since the Whoop-Up Drive incident on August 6. As our experts continue to analyze, monitor and plan next steps, on behalf of Lethbridge City Council, I want to thank our residents for their ... Read More »

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Everyday delays are quietly killing productivity

By Lethbridge Herald on August 15th, 2025

Perry Kincaide Troy Media Canada’s productivity is declining—but not only for the reasons economists usually cite. The real drag on our economy isn’t just tax policy, innovation gaps or labour shortages. It’s something far more ordinary yet universally experienced: the staggering amount of time Canadians waste every day just waiting. Every year, the average Canadian ... Read More »

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Lowering selenium standards is denying science

By Lethbridge Herald on August 14th, 2025

Lorne Fitch For the Herald A friend of mine had failing grades in university. He said it wasn’t that his grades were poor, it was the impossibly high standards he was expected to meet. It would seem coal mining companies feel similarly aggrieved over water quality standards for selenium released by ripping mountains apart. Selenium ... Read More »

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