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Coal petition hits the brakes for now
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The citizen’s petition to stop any new coal mines from opening on the Eastern Slopes, organized by country singer Corb Lund, has been cancelled due to the implementation of Bill 14. Lund says he was informed of the cancellation of his petition on Friday morning, just five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag Society and Excite team up for Aggie Days
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society in partnership with Excite Lethbridge will be bringing Aggie Days back to Lethbridge on March 25 and 26, 2026 at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Cody McIntosh, newly appointed LDAS director said it is exciting to be bringing Aggie Days back as the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council asks minister to close overdose unit
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter City council has decided Lethbridge is in a position to close the local Temporary Overdose Prevention Unit (OPS) and has sent a letter to the provincial government in hopes of keeping the funding currently being used to operate the facility to put towards other programs. City council ... Read More »
1 responseSongs of the season raise thousands for food bank
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Vox Musica hosted the first Carol Festival in Lethbridge after several years residents went without one, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the Lethbridge Food Bank. More than two hundred singers took turns on the stage of the Southminster United Church Friday night to sign Christmas carols to an almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Number of flu cases on the rise in south zone
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers As influenza season comes into full swing over the holidays, Albertans are encouraged to keep themselves safe and get immunized.The latest data available from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard is updated to include information as recent as Dec. 6. In the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, there were 1,527 confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA files complaint to Labour Board
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association is taking the next steps to protect teachers’ rights. ATA president Jason Schilling said during a press conference Friday morning they are taking another step to stand up for teachers and the students and families they serve. “Today we’re filing a Labour Board Relations complaint for unfair ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf recall mystery deepens
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s a second “mystery man” in the Nathan Neudorf recall campaign to join absentee organizer Ryan Tanner, according to two city women who came forward with their story this week. Lucretia Apperloo and Barb Phillips both sent emails to recallneudorf@gmail.com after Elections Alberta announced that a notice of Recall ... Read More »
15 responsesLocal Indigenous artist’s work shaped by experiences and Blackfoot culture
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local Blackfoot artist is keeping the stories he has learned from his elders and using them to inspire his art. Kiit’okii, a multimedia painter from Piikani Nation, says he has fond memories of gathering around the camps and listening to the stories of his ancestors. “When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle Mountain Resort kicks off 60th season
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers Castle Mountain Resort is opening for its landmark 60th season today. Skiers and snowboarders attending on opening day will have access to Green Chair and Buckaroo Carpet, and snowmaking efforts are well underway to open Huckleberry Chair as soon as possible. This season, Castle Mountain will be opening its first ever high-speed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service expansion, tax hike in County budget
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The budget is officially in for Lethbridge County. Tory Campbell, the reeve for Lethbridge County says the time around budget deliberations is always difficult. “I think every time we go through the budget cycle, it’s just an opportunity to try and strike a balance. We see increasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donations still needed to help stuff the bus
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Christmas Hope Campaign is asking residents for help during the final push before the holidays, and on Saturday there will be an opportunity do just that by stuffing the Lethbridge Transit Holiday Bus. On Saturday night between 5 and 9 p.m. the Holiday Bus will be parked in front of ... Read More »
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