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Pakistani immigrant taking full advantage of southern Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada is known for its beautiful scenery, which can often be taken for granted by locals who have experienced it their entire lives. But one local refugee is hoping to help people see Canada through a different lens. Many Lethbridge residents recognize Ahmed Mustafa from his regular ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author keeps things light in her new memoir
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new memoir set in Lethbridge looks to tell the story of Ruth Irene Buchanan, a longtime humour columnist and the former editor of the Lethbridge Magazine. The book was released in March and is available on Amazon. In an interview with the Herald, Buchanan says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building fun one block at a time
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As one of the most recognized and beloved toy brands in the world, LEGO has come a long way since the 93-year-old company introduced the now iconic interlocking plastic brick system in 1958. Some 67 years later, LEGO has survived, adapted, innovated and evolved, adding specialized kits, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breakfast with a side of cultural knowledge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For many years, Lethbridge residents have celebrated Canada day in true Canadian fashion: a breakfast and giving back to the Interfaith Food Bank. Each year the food bank hosts a breakfast that includes a breakfast sandwich, fruit and coffee, as well as entertainment for kids and adults ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakespeare classic with a modern twist
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society is inviting members of the community and beyond, to take a trip to the Kingdom of Navarre through their performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost beginning on Thursday at Galt Gardens. Director Dawn McCaugherty says this is one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays when he was a beginner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Ed looking into aggression and complexity in the classroom
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta Education is launching an action team to address classroom complexity and aggression. Minister of Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides, announced Monday that“More students than ever are enrolling in our schools, all with unique needs, unique backgrounds and unique experiences. This growth puts added pressure on our classrooms and on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge puts injunction on Bill 26
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted an injunction preventing the Government of Alberta from creating legislation that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The request came from Egale Canada and Skipping Stone, two not-for-profits that support 2SLGBTQ+ and trans people as well as five gender-diverse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Understanding addicts the first key to helping them recover, says expert
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter People dealing with addiction need a lot of care and support, and sometimes that includes a shove in the right direction, says an expert in the subject. Chasen Miko, interim operations manager for Fresh Start Recovery, spoke to the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs Thursday about ... Read More »
1 responseWalking tours offer a variety of ways to explore history
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2025
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Historical Society in partnership with local historian Belinda Crowson, are offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the city’s history through a new set of walking tours. The Hidden History Walking Tours will begin July 3 and will be offered Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local group eager to help people learn how to knit, spin or crochet
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalsim Initiative Reporter International Knit in Public Day was June 14, and to mark the occasion a group of Lethbridge fibre artists staged an event called YQL Fibre Fun on the opening day of the Lethbridge Farmers Market. The event at the Agri-food Hub highlighted the art of knitting and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running for her brother
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A caring sister with indirect ties to our city is running across Alberta to raise funds to end Multiple Sclerosis in support of her brother, and will be going through Lethbridge on Tuesday.  Erin Bodnar will run a total of 345 kilometres in seven days to raise awareness and funds ... Read More »
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