Local News
Union files complaint against Town of Coaldale
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Employees of the Town of Coaldale have submitted an unfair labour practice complaint against the town. The employees, who are represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) have been locked out by the town since Sept. 6. In an interview with the Herald, AUPE Legal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L students dive into field of biochemistry
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Biochemistry is considered a very challenging subject due to its complex, interdisciplinary subject matter that combines advanced biology and chemistry, a heavy workload, and rigorous lab components. Success requires strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and a solid foundation in mathematics. The competitive environment and the sheer ... Read More »
1 responseU of L, Co-op reach 25-year naming agreement for Sport & Wellness centre
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald A major building on the University of Lethbridge campus will have a new name. The University’s Centre for Sports & Wellness will now be known as the Co-op Centre for Sport & Wellness thanks to a new 25-year, $4.25 million partnership between the University, South Country and Federated Co-op. “This is one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student lunch program continues despite strike
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Food Bank continues to help families of school-age children during the teacher’s strike through its Mindful Munchies Program, by providing a nutritious lunch and snack that kids would otherwise have eaten at school. Valerie Lazicki, executive director of the Lethbridge Food Bank Society, says instead of delivering the lunches ... Read More »
2 responsesParking lot mayhem nets attempted murder charge
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a Calgary man with attempted murder after multiple pedestrians were struck and injured by a vehicle on Friday in the Visitlethbridge.com arena parking lot. Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon, in charge of the Criminal Investigation Section, told media Tuesday that on Oct. 10 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groups ask feds to put advertising money into local media
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The federal government is being called upon to adopt a “Buy Canadian” advertising policy. Several Canadian media associations are asking Ottawa to set aside a minimum 25 per cent of the federal advertising budget to support news  media in this country. Those associations include the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association and News Media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Post-secondary report offers new funding framework
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s expert panel on post-secondary institution funding has delivered its final report to the minister of education. The report includes 11 recommendations to modernize and strengthen the post-secondary system within the province. Some notable experts on the panel include chairman Jack Mintz, who also serves as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested after pedestrians struck in city parking lot
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald A 47-year-old man from Calgary is facing charges in connection with an incident where multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena parking lot. On Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lethbridge police and EMS responded to numerous 911 calls reporting that a vehicle had struck multiple pedestrians and narrowly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County launches new portal for residents
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge County is taking a step towards making payments more convenient for their residents. The county launched the new MyCounty online platform earlier this week. The new platform allows residents to access a variety of services online rather than having to make a phone call or an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vending machine focuses on self care
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BROCKET – The Piikani Nation is the latest recipient of Our Healthbox, a free vending machine that provides free HIV self-tests, Naloxone anti-overdose kits as well as other harm reduction and sexual health products. Our Healthbox currently serves 17 communities across the country and was created in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beebs is ready for Halloween season
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2025
Al Beeber Love It To Beeber Spoiler alert: Christmas stuff is filling stores already. Yes, it’s that time of year – and maybe has been for a few weeks – that even before Thanksgiving and Halloween have come and gone, we consumers are being reminded it’s soon time to stock up on gift bags, paper, ... Read More »
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