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U of L marks 50 years of Indigenous Studies
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge has kicked off its Indigenous Awareness Week with a blessing over the coals by Francis First Charger, elder in residence for Iikaisskini Indigenous services. This year marks 50 years of Indigenous studies at Lethbridge University, which was the first Department of Indigenous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CNOY exceeds fundraising goal for Streets Alive Mission
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald With temperatures hovering between -2°C and -3°C under passing clouds, and a steady 19 km/h wind pushing the wind chill closer to -7°C or -8°C, nearly 200 people and one family dog gathered at Festival Square in downtown Lethbridge Saturday and chose to step into the cold. Walkers of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces $59 million investment for expanded services
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Premier Danielle Smith was at the Chinook Regional Hospital Monday, to announce the provincial budget investment of $59 million over three years into expanding cardiac services and intensive care capacity in Southern Alberta. The announcement was made alongside Minister of Treasury board and finance Nate Horner, Minister of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zielke, Neudorf spoke about the allocation’s meaning for CRH
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lead physician of the Cardiac Sciences for Alberta Health Services South Zone Dr. Sayeh Zielke and MLA for Lethbridge-East Nathan Neudorf spoke about what the Budget 2026 allocation for the Chinook Regional Hospital means for the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign on Monday. After Premier Danielle Smith announced an investment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026 supports communities and investing in business and industry.
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dan Williams says Budget 2026 reflects the difficult but responsible choices required in times of real challenge. “By maintaining essential funding and delivering on our commitments, we continue to support communities today while building for the future,” says Williams. Budget 2026 supports communities by investing $7.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta separation debate takes center stage at weekly SACPA forum
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald A question that once lingered on Alberta’s political fringe is edging closer to the mainstream — and at Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) forum, former MLA Tom Sindlinger made it clear Albertans should think carefully before answering it. Should Alberta separate from Canada — and, for some ... Read More »
1 responseBudget 2026 is focused on growing a highly skilled workforce
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall, says a strong economy starts with a strong post-secondary system and Budget 2026 invests in the programs, training spaces and campus infrastructure needed to prepare Alberta’s students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. “We are growing capacity in high-demand fields, supporting apprenticeships and ... Read More »
1 responseCost of living impacts every Albertan
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- LETHBRIDGE WEST NDP MLA ROB MIYASHIRO The Alberta Legislature has returned for the Spring Session, and as I write this, the government is preparing to release the provincial budget. We already know it will be the second consecutive budget with a huge deficit. Rather than accepting responsibility for this, the Premier used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget focused on supporting the wellness of Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Jason Nixon says Budget 2026 reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to quality assisted living, disability supports and essential health services. “By increasing investments and expanding essential programs, we’re building a province where every individual is supported and empowered to ... Read More »
1 responseChallenges , pajamas and the power of a library card
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald As school library debates continue, Lethbridge Public Library leans into Freedom to Read Week with cozy — and quietly defiant — programming. Every February, librarians across Canada mark Freedom to Read Week — a national campaign that defends intellectual freedom and pushes back against censorship. This year, it feels especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026 focused on strengthening education and improving health care
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Demand for classrooms, health care and social supports continues to increase. Budget 2026 responds with targeted investments to strengthen services and support Albertans at every stage of life. President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner said Budget 2026 focuses on what matters most to Albertan families including ... Read More »
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