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It’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 »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous mom has personal stake in missing and murdered women cause
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A woman whose daughter’s body was found dismembered is walking thousands of kilometres to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. According to Statistics Canada, between 2009-2021 Indigenous women represented between five to seven per cent of all homicide victims, while only representing two-three per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree for the show
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival will return Sunday for its 31st year, with a new location to give more people an opportunity to view the trees and take on other Christmas activities as well. The decorating process and the creation of the displays began Friday morning to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation helps kickstart Angel Tree campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Family Services 33rd annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign officially launched on Friday, and their three-year presenting sponsor Avonlea Homes, presented them with a substantial financial donation. During the launch of the campaign at one of their show homes, Ron Tyslau from Avonlea Homes, presented the Angel Tree Campaign with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual health care filling a void in Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for Community Wellbeing grant money
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has announced that they are now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Community Wellbeing call for proposals. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community social development said Thursday that this is an opportunity for community groups, non-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations if they are working towards non-profit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doria looking to represent diverse community on council
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Newcomer Rufa Doria enters her new role on Lethbridge city council with a variety of skills and backgrounds, and says she’s honoured to represent the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAAG Holiday Market is back
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the holidays right around the corner, ‘tis the season for Christmas markets galore leading up to Christmas Eve; including the annual Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Holiday Market happening today and Saturday. “Shoppers have the chance to get artwork, handmade items all from local vendors and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas comes early to Casa this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AACL) is bringing Christmas at Casa back for its 13th season today and tomorrow, to provide residents an opportunity to do some holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and artists. Will Big Bull, manager of engagement with the AACL said the event kicks off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minimum wage not a living wage in city
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter United Way is raising the alarm about the cost of living in Alberta. United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta collaborated with the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN) to calculate a living wage for Lethbridge and several other communities in the province. According to ALWN, the living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albertans must stand up because our rights are on the line
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Jason Schilling For the Herald When you hear the phrase notwithstanding clause, do your eyes glaze over? Well, they shouldn’t, because these two simple words can have a profound impact on your rights and mine, and we all need to understand them with absolute clarity. The notwithstanding clause is the legal switch our provincial government ... Read More »
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