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It’s time we talked about the Roasts and Toasts
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Whenever I speak with Herald readers about the paper, at some point the discussion usually turns to the Roasts and Toasts section of our Reader Forum page. Love it or hate it, there’s no arguing with the fact that it’s very well read. But after almost a year as the Herald’s ... Read More »
1 responseWestside gravel road would improve emergency vehicle response time
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new gravel road which would result in quicker response times from fire crews for those living in Copperwood is one step closer to being approved, after the first Economic and Finance Special Policy Committee (SPC) voted unanimously in favour during its first meeting of the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let there be light at Vox Musica concert
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Vox Musica Choral Society is ready to take the stage to delight those in attendance with “Light Eternal,” at Southminster United Church. The evening will centre on two choral works on light, one contemporary and one over 300 years old. Vox Musica, will once again collaborate with the Tutti Corda String ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province will offer virtual treatment for addiction
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Recovery Alberta has announced those seeking treatment for substance abuse will be able to access care through the comfort of their own home the moment they’re ready to receive help. A new program called Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (VRAAM) treats people for substances beyond opioids, allowing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA head blasts UCP over trans-gender legislation
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association is condemning the repeated use of the notwithstanding clause by the Alberta government. After the provincial government made the decision to use the notwithstanding clause with the introduction of Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, during the Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, ATA president Jason ... Read More »
1 responseWorld-renowned violinist giving free concert in city
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Generation Rising invites the Lethbridge community for a Christmas concert Friday with award-winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens that promises music to inspire and stories to uplift and bring joy in keeping with the spirit of the season. Siemens is bringing the joy of Christmas to communities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech magazine wins awards
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a tremendous year for Wider Horizons. The campus magazine produced by Lethbridge Polytechnic took home several industry awards for its publications in 2024 and 2025. Wider Horizons was awarded a silver award from the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) circle of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Competitive cornhole gets a toehold in city
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It looks like the cornhole setup you’d see in a backyard game or campground, except for the small digital screens set up on stands behind each platform which not only keeps score but tracks each player’s stats which they can access via a phone app. Welcome to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renewable energy projects are money in the bank for counties
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new analysis from the Pembina Institute shows counties across Alberta brought in a record number of tax revenue from renewable energy projects—but they’re also missing out on more. According to a media release, Alberta municipalities brought in $70 million from renewable energy projects this year compared ... Read More »
2 responsesHoliday Bus will bring cheer to the streets and those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Christmas Hope Campaign is getting a busload of help for the second year in a row from the city of Lethbridge through the Holiday Bus, which will be collecting non-perishable food items and unwrapped new toys. Joseph Bompiani, operations manager with Lethbridge Transit, said the Holiday Bus was a huge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TSB looking into rough landing of small plane at Lethbridge Airport
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The crash landing of a small aircraft at the Lethbridge Airport last Thursday is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Just after 2:15 p.m., Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a call of a small aircraft crash. A twin-propeller Cessna 441 Conquest had ... Read More »
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