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Somber ceremony marks 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 7th, 1945, Nazi Germany officially signed the articles of unconditional surrender, with hostilities officially ceasing at 11:01 p.m. Central European Time on May 8, 1945. VE day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the formal end of the Second World War in Europe, and on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardiac golf tourney has personal meaning for Amin
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Lethbridge real estate agent is turning a life-changing cardiac arrest into a fundraising event for the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH). It was April 15, 2020 when Amin Iqbal suddenly collapsed outside of one of his downtown properties. The building had been broken into a weekprior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge East Rotary honours Glenn Coulter on 50 years of service
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald For five decades, Glenn Coulter has strived to make Lethbridge a better, more vibrant community through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East. And he’s not finished yet. Coulter was surprised on Tuesday night by club members when they honoured him for his long-time service to the club and community during their meeting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What not to give Mom this Mother’s Day
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Mother’s Day is upon us on Sunday, which means florists will be busy today and tomorrow making special bouquets and other stores will be selling gift cards by the dozens. Ah, gift cards, the present that says so much, specifically a lack of creativity and effort. But some really love them – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP, UNA and more blast UCP health care bill
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some of the heaviest hitters in health care advocacy joint forces Thursday to attack Bill 55: the Health Status Amendment Act, saying it will have detrimental impacts on all Albertans seeking care in hospitals. Bill 55 will allow private hospitals to charge patient fees as well as ... Read More »
1 responseCity looking at taking over event planning
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The groundwork is being laid to create a municipally-controlled non-profit corporation to consolidate event management in Lethbridge. The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council today will be given updates on the third phase of the third-party review of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. Presentations will be made to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Touring Buddhists teach mindfulness at local temple
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Most people associate a “tour” with personal travel, famous bands, or even Broadway musicals and not seven Buddhist monks and nuns touring Canada, promoting mindfulness and self-care. As part of the 2025 Monastic Tour of Western Canada, the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (BTSA) and Spirit Yoga ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EMS asks public to part of the solution
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and Lethbridge Police Service are joining forces to improve safety, ease traffic congestion, and support efficient emergency response, by reminding residents what to do following a minor motor vehicle collision. During a press conference Wednesday, LFES Platoon Chief of Platoon A, Shawn Folk, said that many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police begin campaign to crack down on dangerous driving
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service traffic enforcement project is back for its fourth year, to target high-risk driving, vehicle noise and other illegal behaviours. Sergeant Tony Ramotowski told media Wednesday that the project has already yielded some results and will continue until September. During the first day of the initiative for 2025, ... Read More »
4 responsesChiefs back NDP Bill 50 amendments to allow vote
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta NDP have amended Bill 50, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, to allow Indigenous citizens living on reserve to vote in local elections. On-reserve Indigenous people are still unable to vote in municipal elections in Alberta. Meanwhile provinces such as British Columbia have extended the ... Read More »
5 responsesFriends mourn passing of local musical fixture Herb Hicks
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge’s art and music community is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent members, Herb Hicks. According to an obituary from Martin Brothers Funeral Services, he died peacefully on May 3 at Chinook Regional Hospital with his daughter and son-in-law at his side. He would ... Read More »
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