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New school, program some of 2025 highlights for LSD
By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge School Division had many reasons to celebrate in 2025, beginning with the opening of their West Coulee Station Elementary School which is now the home of their Spanish bilingual program. Board Chair Christine Light said it was fantastic to welcome politicians, families, and stakeholders to celebrate the grand opening ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor What a difference a year makes. As I write this (Tuesday), I’m finishing my final shift as editor of the Lethbridge Herald and wondering where the last year has gone. I took over the job just before Christmas 2024, and am finishing up my stint on New Year’s Eve 2025. Long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seminar to focus on dealing with retail theft
By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Initiative Reporter All retaill businesses deal with theft at some point or another, especially those in the downtown core, which not only has a negative impact on business owners, but also the experience for their customers. The Downtown Policing Unit will be hosting its second annual Cooperative Policing Seminar next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSCO looking ahead to the next half-century
By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Celebrating over 50 years of service in 2025, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) has become one of Canada’s largest seniors’ organizations; hosting community events and offering resources supporting independence and involvement well-beyond just its membership. Its programs help Lethbridge seniors maintain social ties, develop new skills, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit School Division saw positive changes in 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald For the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division 2025 was a year of growth, and that brought boundary changes and the beginning of construction of a new elementary school in West Lethbridge. Board Chair Linda Ellefson shared some of the highlights and challenges the division experienced throughout the year, and said the ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With 2025 nearly in the rear view mirror, Lethbridge County is looking to grow on the positives in 2026. In an interview with the Herald, Reeve Tory Campbell says he was pleased with the progress made throughout the year. “I think we saw a year of just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion a key part of 2025 focus, says mayor
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With 2025 coming to an end, Mayor Blaine Hyggen recounts some highlights and lessons learned throughout the year, not only as a mayor but also as part of council. “It’s been a very busy year, and different than most years as we had an election in the middle of it,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall law being used exactly as UCP wrote it, says expert
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While many are saying the actions – or lack thereof – of those behind the recall petition against Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf are unethical and antithetical to democracy, there’s little that can be done about it from a legal standpoint it due to gaping holes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerrhan powers through to win Iron Man Fancy Dance
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Blackfoot man has recently won an Iron Man Fancy Dance challenge in Siksika and now possibly holds a new record, after dancing for 38 songs, which lasted over an hour and 10 minutes. Jerrhan First Charger has been dancing since he could walk, beginning with hoop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corruption, confusion, contagion
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers It has been a historic year of upheaval for health care in Alberta. The system-wide overhaul the province dubbed a ‘health-care refocusing’ was announced in 2023 and began in 2024, but 2025 was the year organizational changes came to fruition. Between the changing face of health care in the province, ... Read More »
1 responseI want to ride my bicycle!
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cycling in snow and icy conditions demands different skills than warm-weather riding, including careful braking, visibility planning, and equipment designed for traction. Bicycling advocates say with proper infrastructure and education, winter biking can be a safe option even during colder months. Biking in places with real winters–snow, ... Read More »
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