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Mayor’s barbecue back for Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2024
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge It’s almost time for Whoop-Up Days! With a direct tie-in to Lethbridge’s biggest festival, I’m happy to announce the return of the Mayor’s Community Barbecue for a third year. It will take place on Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Lethbridge City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local journalism needs local support to survive
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor They’re calling it my farewell tour and I’m at a loss for words. Well, I’m not because you’ve all seen how long these columns can get, let’s be real about that. But I’m surprised and humbled and flattered that so many people have been reaching out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A common sense approach to community progress
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2024
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East Positive developments are happening in our province and our community that we can all be proud of. While much focus often falls on the broader national and international scenes, several initiatives within Alberta and Lethbridge deserve attention. Today, I am thrilled to share some ... Read More »
8 responsesIs Fish and Wildlife management headed to dark times?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LORNE FITCH As a retired Alberta biologist (and a hunter and angler) I am witnessing the political dismantling of the science-based approach to fish and wildlife management. This should concern all of us whether we hunt, fish or appreciate wildlife in other ways. It took a concerted effort to drag ourselves out of the biodiversity ... Read More »
4 responsesOlympic achievements deserve to be celebrated
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing editor They started out with an opening ceremony unlike any other and have gone strong for two weeks with athletic achievements worthy of gold medals. And silver and bronze. The Paris Olympics have been a spectacle for fans of sport and have given countries around the world ... Read More »
1 responseIn celebration of Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative MP for Lethbridge On Monday our province will celebrate Alberta Heritage Day. This special day gives us the opportunity to reflect on our history and culture with gratefulness and pride. From being a leader in energy production to functioning as an agricultural powerhouse, Alberta has much to be ... Read More »
15 responsesCouncillor Schmidt-Rempel may have made a good case for a work expectation review
By Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor She may not have won her colleagues’ support at their final meeting until Sept. 17 but councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel may in the long run have the support of future council hopefuls in her efforts to have a discussion about workload and expectations. The work of council ... Read More »
6 responsesThe Whitelaw clan has finally met for the first time in person
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor When cousin Lorraine Whitelaw Speers and husband Roy wake up at their campground in Taber this morning, ready to rock it up for the second night of Cornstock, they might want to get their hands on a copy of today’s Herald. And this column is why. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council has been busy with a number of items
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2024
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge July is already off to a hot start – in temperature form and with all the activities taking place in our community. I want to start this month’s column by reminding our residents of the City resources available to help residents stay cool and safe. City ... Read More »
1 responseSummer’s heat is long overdue
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Don’t complain about the heat to me. Just don’t. After a spring that never seemed to end, southern Alberta is finally getting a taste of summer. With daytime temperatures in the 30s – we’re supposed to get a high of 38 in coming days – we’re ... Read More »
1 responseWhen is a grizzly hunt not actually a hunt in Alberta?
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2024
LORNE FITCH “Curiouser and curiouser!” said Alice, and many of us pondering the Ministry of Forestry and Silly Stuff’s contention that the latest plan to shoot grizzly bears isn’t a hunt. No, in the double-speak we have become accustomed to it is “protection of life and property from problem wildlife.” According to Todd Loewen, the ... Read More »
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