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Cornerstone marks 30 years with a month of giving back
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Cornerstone Funeral Home is celebrating three decades of serving families in the community with 30 days of giving. A hundred days before their grand opening on Nov. 5, 1995, founders Ralph and Faith Zentner, alongside with then Mayor David Carpenter, put shovels in the ground to mark the beginning of construction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New council officially meets for first time
By Lethbridge Herald on November 4th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the first council meeting following the municipal election late last month, a re-elected member of council was critical of the provincial government for Bill 20, saying it cost an extra $300,000 of tax-payer money for Lethbridge alone to comply with the province’s new rules. Councillor Rajko ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rocky Horror Picture Show already a Galt tradition
By Lethbridge Herald on November 4th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS) continues to be screened 50 years after its 1975 premiere, holding the record for the longest-running theatrical release in film history; despite initially being both a critical and box office failure. Screenings, especially around Halloween, continue to be a global cult ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major development coming to west side
By Lethbridge Herald on November 4th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A multi-developer project with a price tag of more than $300 million is set to bring the first hotel to the west side of the city, along with more businesses and more residential opportunities for families and older adults. Matthew Sherwood, President of Sherwood Developments says that as a local ... Read More »
2 responsesA primer on poppies
By Lethbridge Herald on November 4th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Royal Canadian Legion distributes approximately 18 million poppies annually prior to Remembrance Day. This is part of the larger Poppy Campaign which also includes distributing 70,000 wreaths, crosses and sprays, and raising funds for veterans, ex-service members, and their families. For about two weeks prior to ... Read More »
1 responseNew SAAG exhibits focus on photos
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local News Initiative Reporter A pair of new exhibits will shine a light on the medium of photography at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Image Metabolisms by Nancy Valladares and Other Suns by David M.C. Miller will open today and run until Jan. 10, 2026. In an interview with the Herald, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Understanding overdose is key to preventing it
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In 2023, Lethbridge had the highest rate of opioid-related deaths in the province, but in only two years, it has dropped to one of the lowest. Many experts in the field, such as P.J. Fox, health and safety advisor for the Blood Tribe Department of Health, believe ... Read More »
1 responseNikka Yuko putting on one monster of a birthday bash
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The King of Monsters, Godzilla (or Gojira, as he is called in Japan) is turning 71 and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens is throwing him a birthday bash at the Bunka Centre starting at 6 p.m. today, complete with popcorn, cake and a screening of his latest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall time change is time to think about fire safety
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As clocks “fall back” this weekend, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to check and maintain their smoke alarms and prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal with LFES said the time change serves as a reminder for people to check their smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recent high winds prompt fire ban in river valley
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As wind speeds remain relatively high, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has placed a fire ban on the river valley, but it may be lifted with frost in the horizon. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal with LFES said he is aware of the disappointment this cause many residents, but the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare criticize plan for private screenings
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friends of Medicare are criticizing the province’s planned to new measure reforms designed to enhance access to private, elective medical screenings and diagnostic services. Under the new regulations, if a privately purchased test reveals a significant condition, the cost will be reimbursed by the province. The ... Read More »
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