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Nenshi talking to the feds at Stampede
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Newly elected to the Alberta legislature as the MLA for Edmonton Strathcona, NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is now fighting for his constituents and party members from his own seat. But with the legislature out of session for the summer, the party leader will be waging his battle against UCP policies across ... Read More »
2 responsesYouth donate allowances to heart campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2025
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Two young boys are learning the meaning of philanthropy by donating their allowance to the Bringing Hearts Home campaign. The nephews of Sayeh Zielke, cardiologist and chair of the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, Samuel and Matthias saved up $30 each for a total of $60. The donation was presented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMA releases inaugural health care report card
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Medical Association on Friday released its inaugural report card on the state of health care in the province and it suggests that access is a serious concern. AMA president Dr. Shelley Duggan said the report provides an overview of what patients are experiencing across the health care system. Data ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province has budget surplus
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Nearly eight months after the Alberta government predicted a budget surplus of $4.6 billion at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year, that figure has risen substantially. The province now says the budget surplus was $8.3 billion due largely to higher than anticipated resource revenue as well as corporate and personal ... Read More »
3 responsesLPS IS HERE TO STAY
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As the appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service marked the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing, local officials and the National Police Federation weighed in on the matter Thursday. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says that as public safety in our city is ... Read More »
5 responsesDealing with encampments is a complex issue with many moving parts
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For most of us, camping is a leisure activity to reconnect with nature in the summer. But for many of Lethbridge’s unhoused population, it’s their only option to have a place they can call their own. The City of Lethbridge created an encampment strategy back in 2023, ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince names chief for policing agency
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The creation of a new provincial police agency moved a step forward on Wednesday with the appointment of a chief for the Independent Agency Policy Service. The agency, created as a Crown corporation, will be renamed the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service with its headquarters in Calgary. Sat Parhar, Former deputy chief ... Read More »
9 responsesReservoir levels up somewhat after recent rains
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The level of the Waterton Reservoir has increased 21 per cent since  early June but at 76 per cent capacity is still below normal,  according to the province’s latest reservoir storage summary table. As of Wednesday, the Oldman Reservoir was at 66 per cent capacity,  down four per cent since June 4. It ... Read More »
1 responseFarmer’s Market also a boon for downtown businesses
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the Farmers’ Market back in Festival Square, businesses within the area share a common response, they are happy with the increase in foot traffic and what that does to their business. Heather Just, owner of Meadow Lane Candy and Gifts says that when the Farmers’ Market is running, they are ... Read More »
2 responsesDowntown Farmer’s Market settles back in at Festival Square
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Downtown Farmers’ Market has returned to Festival Square to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and within the first hour of opening foot traffic had already increased in the area. Paul Kingsmith, director event development with the Lethbridge & District Exhibition said that to partner with the Downtown BRZ to endorse the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistani immigrant taking full advantage of southern Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada is known for its beautiful scenery, which can often be taken for granted by locals who have experienced it their entire lives. But one local refugee is hoping to help people see Canada through a different lens. Many Lethbridge residents recognize Ahmed Mustafa from his regular ... Read More »
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