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New SAAG exhibits focus on photos
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local News Initiative Reporter A pair of new exhibits will shine a light on the medium of photography at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Image Metabolisms by Nancy Valladares and Other Suns by David M.C. Miller will open today and run until Jan. 10, 2026. In an interview with the Herald, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Understanding overdose is key to preventing it
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In 2023, Lethbridge had the highest rate of opioid-related deaths in the province, but in only two years, it has dropped to one of the lowest. Many experts in the field, such as P.J. Fox, health and safety advisor for the Blood Tribe Department of Health, believe ... Read More »
1 responseNikka Yuko putting on one monster of a birthday bash
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The King of Monsters, Godzilla (or Gojira, as he is called in Japan) is turning 71 and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens is throwing him a birthday bash at the Bunka Centre starting at 6 p.m. today, complete with popcorn, cake and a screening of his latest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall time change is time to think about fire safety
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As clocks “fall back” this weekend, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to check and maintain their smoke alarms and prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal with LFES said the time change serves as a reminder for people to check their smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recent high winds prompt fire ban in river valley
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As wind speeds remain relatively high, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has placed a fire ban on the river valley, but it may be lifted with frost in the horizon. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal with LFES said he is aware of the disappointment this cause many residents, but the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare criticize plan for private screenings
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friends of Medicare are criticizing the province’s planned to new measure reforms designed to enhance access to private, elective medical screenings and diagnostic services. Under the new regulations, if a privately purchased test reveals a significant condition, the cost will be reimbursed by the province. The ... Read More »
2 responses‘It’s new, it’s fast and it’s here now’: Polytech joins AI worforce program
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic is looking to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI). The institution has joined the inaugural consortium for the AI Workforce Readiness (AIWR) program which is a national initiative that is being led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII). Brad Donaldson, the ... Read More »
1 responseSinging their hearts out for Care From The Heart
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Saturday, a group of talented local singers will harmonize from the heart and for hearts in southern Alberta…that is, singing to raise funds for the Bringing Hearts Home campaign to improve cardiac care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. “On The Horizon: A musical journey in support of Bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halloween safety should be top of mind tonight
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Tonight, many children and families will be out and about trick or treating and Lethbridge Police Service, along with Alberta Motor Association, is urging everyone to be safe. Community engagement officer, Cst. Dana Holland said Thursday there are multiple ways for everyone to enjoy the festive holiday safely. “Biggest thing for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede royalty
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Calgary Stampede has announced a 20-year-old Kainai Nation member has been crowned as the 2026 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess. Ever since she was little, Raegan First Rider (Isspiitaapoyi-Stands Tall, With Pride) has wanted to be a princess, so being crowned as the Calgary Stampede First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who says Halloween has to be outdoors?
By Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s that time of the year again, for the ritual where parents of young trick-or-treaters face the occupational hazards of weather, traffic and other conditions as they accompany their children in their nocturnal house-to-house quest for candy. If the pickings are slim in their own neighborhood, that ... Read More »
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