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Polytech magazine wins awards
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a tremendous year for Wider Horizons. The campus magazine produced by Lethbridge Polytechnic took home several industry awards for its publications in 2024 and 2025. Wider Horizons was awarded a silver award from the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) circle of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Competitive cornhole gets a toehold in city
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It looks like the cornhole setup you’d see in a backyard game or campground, except for the small digital screens set up on stands behind each platform which not only keeps score but tracks each player’s stats which they can access via a phone app. Welcome to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renewable energy projects are money in the bank for counties
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new analysis from the Pembina Institute shows counties across Alberta brought in a record number of tax revenue from renewable energy projects—but they’re also missing out on more. According to a media release, Alberta municipalities brought in $70 million from renewable energy projects this year compared ... Read More »
1 responseHoliday Bus will bring cheer to the streets and those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Christmas Hope Campaign is getting a busload of help for the second year in a row from the city of Lethbridge through the Holiday Bus, which will be collecting non-perishable food items and unwrapped new toys. Joseph Bompiani, operations manager with Lethbridge Transit, said the Holiday Bus was a huge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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