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Lethbridge Symphony raising money for documentary
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For more than six decades, the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra has been a pillar of classical music in the community. To celebrate the 65 year anniversary, the Lethbridge Symphony has partnered with Bailey and Soda Films to produce Prairie Visions, a documentary film detailing classical music and cultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stockings of Hope a great way to give
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. After getting acquainted with his new role as city councillor, Ryan Wolfe is sharing a little bit about his life and what he is bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale, AUPE reach agreement
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers After more than two-months, locked-out workers with the Town of Coaldale will back on the job Nov. 17. More than 40 town workers, represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, (AUPE) have been locked-out since Sept. 6 and will now return to their jobs following a vote on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals reflect on anniversary of the day the guns went silent
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Legion members, veterans, first responders, dignitaries, youth and hundreds of community members paid their respects to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at the Remembrance Day Parade and service held at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre, formally the Argi-Food Hub. This year marks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfe says he’ll approach council as a ‘normal Joe’
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. After getting acquainted with his new role as city councillor, Ryan Wolfe is sharing a little bit about his life and what he is bringing ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge 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 »
5 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 »
5 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 »
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