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The day the world turns Irish
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026
Morning Joe- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every March 17, a strange transformation happens across Canada. Otherwise sensible adults put on novelty shamrock glasses, beer turns suspiciously green, and people with names like “Dave from Red Deer” suddenly insist they are one-sixteenth Irish on their mother’s cousin’s side. Welcome to St. Patrick’s Day — the one ... Read More »
1 responsePolytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic will be offering a new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma beginning in the fall and will allow graduates to transfer to the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Kevin Smith, dean for the Centre for Business Arts and Sciences, says the Polytechnic is delighted to offer ... Read More »
1 responseNew children’s book is inspired by farm life north of the city
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge born author Ryan Uytdewilligen has written a book inspired by his early farm life in the Coaldale area and the pigs he took care of for his 4H club. “I grew up as an only child and it seemed evident that farming would be my future. My dad grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cost of rebuilding Alberta town’s only ice rinks after explosion in the millions
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026
Fakiha Baig THE CANADIAN PRESS A hockey-loving town in southern Alberta that lost its only two ice rinks in a Zamboni explosion says it will cost millions to rebuild. Derrin Thibault, Taber’s chief administrative officer, says council recently agreed to spend about $6 million to rebuild its large ice rink after the December blast shattered ... Read More »
1 responseEnergy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas Lethbridge celebrate 25th anniversary
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald There is still time to check out the Home, Garden & Leisure Show today and one area that might stand out due to its size is the Energy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas area. Owner of both Energy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas Lethbridge, Rudy Reger says it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hammering It Home: Brothers win BILD building contest
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald The sound of hammers striking nails echoed across the exhibition floor as students leaned over workbenches, measuring, sawing and sanding against the clock. At this year’s “Who Built It the Best” competition, the challenge was simple — but far from easy: build a small wooden crate using only hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors can now ride a new Go Friendly Shuttle
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre launched its new Go Friendly Shuttle Friday and highlighted a community partnership focused on improving transportation access for seniors. The new 2025 Ford Transit passenger van will support the Go Friendly Shuttle program, which provides door-to-door transportation for seniors to attend programs, services, and social activities at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers donate $10,000 to LFS
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Frank Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers showed their generosity towards Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) this week. Between the Foundation and the local trailer company, they were able to donate $10,000 to LFS, which will be put back into their Immigrant Services department. The Frank Flaman Foundation’s focus is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada must rethink U.S. Ties as global order fractures
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald The global political order that helped shape Canada’s prosperity after the Second World War is breaking down — and the result increasingly resembles a world run by “thugs,” according to retired University of Lethbridge sociologist Dr. Trevor Harrison. Speaking at this week’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) meeting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PTC Pending in Atoa Case
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge man Skye Atoa, accused with multiple sex related offences remains in custody waiting for a pre-trial conference for some of his charges. Atoa appeared in Lethbridge Court Thursday via CCTV along with his lawyer Richard Muenz regarding the charges that are still pending a trial date. As Atoa ... Read More »
1 responseDream big and bright – CCHS brings Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to life
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Catholic Central High School’s Fine Arts department students alongside a guest Children’s Chorus made up of students from St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary and St. Paul School are showcasing their latest production “Joseph and the Amazing Multicolour Dreamcoat” until March 21. Producer and co-vocal director Jessica Ens says it ... Read More »
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