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Skies will stay dry after rainy July
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
After a wet July in which 81.1 millimetres of rain fell upon Lethbridge, the skies have dried up. In August, the city only saw 12 mm of precipitation and 10 days into September, zero amounts of measurable rain have been recorded. Some moisture could be coming soon, however, with a chance of minimal amounts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horner, ATA ramping up strike rhetoric
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Both sides in the provincial teachers strike fired shots across the bough on Tuesday as tensions over strike negotiations continue to rise. Finance Minister Nate Horner issued a statement referring to a document provided to teachers across the province by the ATA, called “Talking Points.” He complained about false accusations towards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Brandt’s a star in more ways than one
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada, with more than 4,500 incidents being reported between 2013 and 2023. Paul Brandt, an Alberta country singer known for his hits Alberta Bound, Convoy and My Heart Has a History, has been working in the anti-trafficking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coulee Fest a hit with young and old alike
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic’s annual Coulee Fest community-wide celebration and summer send-off was back and better than ever; gathering students, alumni, faculty and the Lethbridge community for a day of free family-friendly fun and connection at the polytechnic campus Saturday. Coulee Fest originated in 2017 to celebrate what was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk About is about advocacy
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Disability self-advocates, families and allies walked shoulder-to-shoulder from City Hall to Galt Gardens Friday, during the 15th Annual Citizen Walk About to raise their voices for inclusion and disability rights in Southern Alberta. This year’s theme was ““Rising from the ashes, stronger than ever, together!” The long-time ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale lockout continues; town hiring temp workers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town of Coaldale and members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) don’t appear to be any closer to a deal that will end the lockout after its first week. Union members have been locked out since Saturday and have been picketing in the town ... Read More »
2 responsesNew elementary officially opens
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The West Coulee Station Elementary School celebrated its official grand opening Friday morning with an assembly in the brand-new school’s gymnasium. Students wore blue t-shirts showcasing the school logo and sat in the middle of the gymnasium floor while surrounded by their teachers on each side of the group and family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Silver foxes help kick off Terry Fox Run weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors from across the Green Acres Foundation’s lodges gathered at Henderson Lake’s Henderson Lake Horseshoe Picnic Shelter for the 3rd Annual Terry Fox Silver Fox fundraiser Friday. The event for senior residents to raise money for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. A Silver Fox Walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future on agenda at Alberta Next panel discussion
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many passionate questions and comments were directed to Premier Danielle Smith at Thursday night’s Alberta Next Town Hall held at the Agri-Food Hub, with topics covering a variety of issues on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa. There were six different videos presented to the registration-only audience, each including ... Read More »
10 responsesSuspect in assault on senior turns himself in; charges pending
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald An 80-year-old city man is in critical condition after being assaulted while trying to recover a stolen bicycle on Wednesday. An unidentified 34-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated assault after the incident in North Lethbridge. Police say the senior’s bike had been stolen from outside a business and when the ... Read More »
3 responsesGearing up for a great autumn
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Al Beeber Leave It To Beeber Shorter days and cooler nights are here – autumn is quickly creeping up on us after what seems to have been an exceptionally short summer. With the unseasonal rains that gave us much-needed water in July, this year seems to have skipped from spring to fall in the blink ... Read More »
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