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Lethbridge opens first Indigenous Court
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Indigenous Court officially opened in Lethbridge on Monday the will incorporate traditional Indigenous ways in the court system, focusing on restorative justice for both victims and offenders. This will be the fourth Indigenous Court in the province, with the first one opening in Calgary in 2019, ... Read More »
3 responsesProvince looking to raise speed limit to 120
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial government is inviting residents to share thoughts on speed limit increases on select highways. Starting Friday, Albertans can take an online survey regarding speed limits on divided highways. The survey will run until Dec. 12 and asks how Albertans view raising the speed limit ... Read More »
3 responsesA portrait of kindness
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Help-Portrait Day is back for its 13th season to help families capture their holiday season memories when they would not be able to otherwise. On Dec. 6, a group of professional photographers will be offering free, high-quality family portraits to people in Lethbridge who, for a variety of reasons, might not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Songs of Silence evoke remembrance
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Music plays a key role in Remembrance Day ceremonies by creating an emotional atmosphere, connecting generations and marking specific moments with symbolic tunes like “The Last Post” and the “Rouse.” It evokes powerful feelings that words cannot express, provides a communal experience and serves as a way to remember sacrifices and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Indigenous veteran recalls time in U.S. Marines
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous peoples of North America have a long history of strong warrior traditions, which were prevalent in precolonial societies and continued into later centuries. These traditions were shaped by factors such as personal prestige for bravery, the need to protect communities and political alliances. Canadian First Nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woods Homes kicks off annual campaign to help at-risk youth through the holidays
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local organization is looking for help around the holiday season. Woods Homes is a mental health centre that supports youth all over the province. Kelsey DesRoche, program supervisor for the Lethbridge Opportunity Hub for Wood’s Homes, says the organization helps various young people in the city. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classroom complexity committee a good step: ATA
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association and Opposition NDP responded differently to Friday’s announcement by the UCP government that a class six and complexity cabinet committee had been struck. Jason Schilling, president of the ATA said teachers have been sounding the alarm about what’s happening in their classrooms with overcrowding, rising complexity and ... Read More »
3 responsesWhoop-Up Drive repairs finally close to finish line
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A fully functional and open Whoop-Up Drive bridge is almost a reality after months of planning for major repairs under the bridge, which will begin next week. After a flatbed trailer carrying heavy equipment hit the bottom of the bridge on Aug. 6, damaging four of six steel girders, two of ... Read More »
2 responsesSoup kitchen crusades against food waste
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Food waste is a significant issue in Canada with over 58% of the food supply being wasted or lost annually, amounting to 11 million tonnes; which has major environmental, economic, and social consequences including high costs for households and businesses, a contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. “Globally, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital in dire need of stuffed animals for young patients
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chinook Regional Hospital pediatric and emergency departments have run out of stuffed animals that provide comfort and stress relief to hospitalized children. Provided annually by toy drives such as the Lethbridge Hurricane’s Teddy Bear Toss and the Southern Alberta Bikers’ Teddy Bear Ride, their stuffie stockpile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health care fears come to the fore at town halls
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Albertans are concerned about the constant changes in the healthcare system, says Friends of Medicare, whose latest set of town halls have seen hundreds of worried citizens. Friends of Medicare are holding town halls in communities across the province, traveling with Paul Parks, an emergency physician from ... Read More »
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