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Coaldale lockout continues; town hiring temp workers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town of Coaldale and members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) don’t appear to be any closer to a deal that will end the lockout after its first week. Union members have been locked out since Saturday and have been picketing in the town ... Read More »
1 responseNew elementary officially opens
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The West Coulee Station Elementary School celebrated its official grand opening Friday morning with an assembly in the brand-new school’s gymnasium. Students wore blue t-shirts showcasing the school logo and sat in the middle of the gymnasium floor while surrounded by their teachers on each side of the group and family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Silver foxes help kick off Terry Fox Run weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors from across the Green Acres Foundation’s lodges gathered at Henderson Lake’s Henderson Lake Horseshoe Picnic Shelter for the 3rd Annual Terry Fox Silver Fox fundraiser Friday. The event for senior residents to raise money for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. A Silver Fox Walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future on agenda at Alberta Next panel discussion
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many passionate questions and comments were directed to Premier Danielle Smith at Thursday night’s Alberta Next Town Hall held at the Agri-Food Hub, with topics covering a variety of issues on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa. There were six different videos presented to the registration-only audience, each including ... Read More »
7 responsesSuspect in assault on senior turns himself in; charges pending
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald An 80-year-old city man is in critical condition after being assaulted while trying to recover a stolen bicycle on Wednesday. An unidentified 34-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated assault after the incident in North Lethbridge. Police say the senior’s bike had been stolen from outside a business and when the ... Read More »
3 responsesGearing up for a great autumn
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Al Beeber Leave It To Beeber Shorter days and cooler nights are here – autumn is quickly creeping up on us after what seems to have been an exceptionally short summer. With the unseasonal rains that gave us much-needed water in July, this year seems to have skipped from spring to fall in the blink ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSCO hosting open house for 50th anniversary
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a community Open House on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to explore the centre, connect with LSCO clubs and groups, and discover the many programs and services available for older adults and the wider community. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents have little info to go on in event of teachers strike
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) announced Wednesday it intends to take job action on Oct. 6 if a deal is not reached with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), parents across the city were notified. At different times. The Lethbridge School Division, which had created a page within its website ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honouring comrades
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Following a Fallen Firefighter Memorial parade, members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, family members, dignitaries, and community members gathered at Southminster United Church for a memorial ceremony Thursday morning to honour firefighters who have died. Neil Laboske, honour guard lead and paramedic-firefighter with LFES told reporters that the ceremony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New murder mystery set right here in city
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dark scenes and laugh-out-loud moments set against the backdrop of some of Lethbridge’s most prominent landmarks is the latest work of local author Scott Charlton Paul. The fictional murder mystery novel, A Murder of Prose, follows the insatiable curiosity of reference librarian Samuel Rigondeaux and the keen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Return of the PCs: Alberta Party changes name with former UCPers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A name from Alberta’s political past has been resurrected – at least somewhat – thanks to a pair of ousted former UCP caucus members. In late August, members of the provincial Alberta Party voted 94 per cent in favour of changing its name to the Alberta Progressive ... Read More »
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