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CANstruction Lethbridge returned to Centre Village Mall to support local food banks
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald CANstruction Lethbridge has returned for their 12th year to help restock the shelves of local food banks with much needed canned food, while displaying the creativity, engineering, and community spirit showcased in the structures on display at the Centre Village Mall. CANstruction organizing board chair Darryl Schalk said the event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peaceful protest held for murdered Indigenous woman
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald A young Indigenous woman, who was murdered in September of 2024, was described by her father as a firecracker who also very empathetic with a big heart. Charmayne Briggs Scout says she remembers the day she found out her sister Ginnean Briggs Scout was killed as if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RHAY Logistics delivering Amazon packages out of new distribution hub
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A new 20,000 square foot facility has opened just outside of Lethbridge City limits, east of the Churchill Industrial Park, where delivery service partner ,RHAY Logistics, will help Amazon customers receive their packages faster. The facility represents a newer business model for Amazon in Canada, operated in partnership with independent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring forward, stuck in time
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
Morning Joe- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every March we participate in an unwanted archaic ritual. Clocks leap forward, sleep schedules implode and coffee sales spike. “Spring Forward” arrives like a bureaucratic prank…leaving parents negotiating with overtired children, shift workers recalculating paycheques and the rest of us wondering why we’re still pretending this charade makes sense. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!When MPs jump ship, Canadians lose
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
FROM THE HILL- MP RACHAEL THOMAS What makes a Member of Parliament cross the floor? Conflict, power, prestige, a new title, or perhaps significant international opportunities. While factors like ambition certainly play a role, I believe we’re missing a fundamental piece of the puzzle. When politicians cross the floor to join the government, they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS gains seven new officers after cadet graduation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Police Service have welcomed new officers to their families. Eight officers graduated from the Lethbridge Polytechnic Police Cadet Training program Thursday, with seven of them joining the Lethbridge Police Service and one joining the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Down in the Valley exhibit unveiled
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Visitors stepping into a new exhibition at the Galt Museum & Archives may find themselves following the curves of a river across the floor. A floor decal winds through the gallery like the Oldman River itself, guiding visitors from display to display. Along the way markers introduce words from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare holds petition and empowers uni student
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Friends of Medicare says they believe the implementation of Bill 11 will introduce an American style two-tier healthcare system to Alberta and are currently gathering signatures for a petition to table at the legislature during the spring session. Chris Galloway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRH campaign receives half a million dollar donation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Bringing Hearts Home Campaign received a $500,000 donation from Witdouck Farms, a fourth-generation southern Alberta producers Thursday. Crystal Elliott, CEO of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Crystal Elliott said the agricultural community understands generational responsibility. “The Witdouck family’s leadership reflects the strength and heart of southern Alberta. Their generosity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Latin Grammy” teaches students about different Latin American music genres
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald West Coulee Station Elementary School hosted their inaugural “Latin Grammy” ceremony Wednesday night to celebrate Latin American music, giving students an opportunity to not only improve their Spanish skills, but also to learn about the various music genres involved in Latin American culture. Students from all grades showcased their talents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division, ATA react to Budget 2026
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After having some time to review the Budget 2026 allocation for education, the Lethbridge School Division and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have shared their thoughts on the matter. The Lethbridge School Division said they welcome the Government of Alberta’s announcement that $10.8 billion will be invested in education for the ... Read More »
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