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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 »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen hopes to see lights of compassion, generosity
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Monday during the launch of the Christmas Hope Campaign, Mayor Blaine Hyggen lit up the Christmas tree that will be bringing the holiday spirit to City Hall. “The holidays are filled with laughter, joy and time spent with loved ones,” said Hyggen. “Yet we also recognize that this time of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope campaign back to bring hope for the holidays
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This year marks the nineteenth year of the Christmas Hope Campaign, and multiple organizations coming together to bring joy during the holiday season to members of the community that need a helping hand. This year, seven local organizations have partnered to support low-income families to make sure everyone has a chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smile cookie a sweet deal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is taking place this week and the Interfaith Food Bank will be receiving half the proceeds while the other half goes to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. From Monday to Sunday, all locations within the city will be selling white chocolate sugar cookies with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International powwow draws crowd of thousands
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The inaugural Omahk’sitapiimiks Paskaani Interagency Celebration wrapped-up Sunday at Excite Lethbridge after three days of celebrating community, children, youth and families from the communities of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The three-day powwow, hosted by Siksika Nation Family Services, Piikani Family Services and Montana’s Blackfeet Nation gathered hundreds of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness is the key to newcomer experience
By Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The biggest challenges for an immigrant landing anywhere are almost universally language barriers, finding employment and affordable housing, cultural adjustment, and social isolation, all of which can be compounded by discrimination and legal hurdles. Newcomers to Alberta deserve a warm welcome and Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) Immigrant ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s time again to get a Glow on
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Glow Lethbridge is back for its third year to kick off the holiday season, this time with a fairy tale theme at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Paul Kingsmith, director of event development for Excite Lethbridge shared that the lights are on, the bouncy castles are inflated, Santa and Mrs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous mom has personal stake in missing and murdered women cause
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A woman whose daughter’s body was found dismembered is walking thousands of kilometres to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. According to Statistics Canada, between 2009-2021 Indigenous women represented between five to seven per cent of all homicide victims, while only representing two-three per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree for the show
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival will return Sunday for its 31st year, with a new location to give more people an opportunity to view the trees and take on other Christmas activities as well. The decorating process and the creation of the displays began Friday morning to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation helps kickstart Angel Tree campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Family Services 33rd annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign officially launched on Friday, and their three-year presenting sponsor Avonlea Homes, presented them with a substantial financial donation. During the launch of the campaign at one of their show homes, Ron Tyslau from Avonlea Homes, presented the Angel Tree Campaign with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual health care filling a void in Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as ... Read More »
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