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Local Indigenous artist’s work shaped by experiences and Blackfoot culture
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local Blackfoot artist is keeping the stories he has learned from his elders and using them to inspire his art. Kiit’okii, a multimedia painter from Piikani Nation, says he has fond memories of gathering around the camps and listening to the stories of his ancestors. “When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle Mountain Resort kicks off 60th season
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers Castle Mountain Resort is opening for its landmark 60th season today. Skiers and snowboarders attending on opening day will have access to Green Chair and Buckaroo Carpet, and snowmaking efforts are well underway to open Huckleberry Chair as soon as possible. This season, Castle Mountain will be opening its first ever high-speed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service expansion, tax hike in County budget
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The budget is officially in for Lethbridge County. Tory Campbell, the reeve for Lethbridge County says the time around budget deliberations is always difficult. “I think every time we go through the budget cycle, it’s just an opportunity to try and strike a balance. We see increasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donations still needed to help stuff the bus
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Christmas Hope Campaign is asking residents for help during the final push before the holidays, and on Saturday there will be an opportunity do just that by stuffing the Lethbridge Transit Holiday Bus. On Saturday night between 5 and 9 p.m. the Holiday Bus will be parked in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All aboard! The Holiday Train is coming to town
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
AlejandraPulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Lethbridge on Saturday with the Bare Naked Ladies to raise funds, awareness, and donations for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Emily Beilby, executive administrator of the Lethbridge Food Bank says they are expecting a large crowd and hopefully just as many donations. “Every couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City couple still stealing Christmas 30 years later
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christmas decorations can take on a life of their own: start with one simple homemade wooden Grinch poking out of a chimney placed atop a roof in 1995, add at least one new decoration continually every year and the next thing you know Lethbridge has its very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to host double-header
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) will be hosting a double-header at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization today. At noon the topic will be “We won’t cancel us: How can we discuss gender and sexuality across the Liberal-Conservative divide?” The evening presentation will be: “Elbows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘High School Musical’ show a family affair for WCHS
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winston Churchill High School (WCHS) students performing in a musical about the lives of high school students, so it shouldn’t be a stretch for them to get into character. However, this isn’t just any musical but the stage version of Disney’s massively successful High School Musical (HSM). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday hampers get boost from Smile Cookie donation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Interfaith Food Bank has received a significant donation from the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign proceeds just in time to help with their Christmas food hampers. With an original goal of $40,000 the campaign raised just over $47,000 which translates into over $23,000 for the Interfaith Food Bank as the proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A guilty plea has been entered for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his seven-year-old brother, and he will remain in custody awaiting sentencing. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been in custody since his arrest in August. The matter appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up speed limit permanantly drops to 70 kh/h
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The speed on Whoop-Up Drive has been permanently changed to 70 km/h to improve road safety and reduce the risk of serious collisions. Darwin Juell, general manager of transportation and transit said the change of speed has been in the works for the last few years. “We are keeping the speed ... Read More »
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