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Kettle campaign sets sights on $220,000 holiday goal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Salvation Army’s 127th Christmas Kettle campaign has kicked off and members of the Lethbridge Masons are ready to continue their longstanding tradition of manning the kettle located at Park Place Mall. Lt. Zach Marshall, community ministries officer with Salvation Army told the Herald Wednesday that their Christmas Kettle Campaign is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AB health card changes spark concern
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP government is proposing a set of changes to the Alberta health card under Bill 11, sweeping health-care legislation tabled Monday. Amendments to the Health Insurance Premiums Act will add a new requirement for Alberta residents to regularly renew their health card in order to ... Read More »
3 responses12-year-old still in custody on attempted murder charge
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his seven-year-old brother will remain in custody after his matters were adjourned Wednesday. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been in custody since his arrest in August. His charges stem from an incident that took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HSAA members vote to accept province’s contract offer
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) members have ratified a new collective agreement with Alberta Health Services and other provincial health agencies, with 66.8 per cent of members voting in favour of the agreement. After a 20-month bargaining process, a total of 15,724 members cast their ballots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!They’ve got their ducks in a row
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Life is ducky once again for pet ducks Chasey and Chicken after running “afowl” of the law. The pair were in danger of being evicted from their home on the corner of 12 Street and 6 Avenue North where they live with retirees Laurel and Mitch VanDyk. ... Read More »
3 responsesProvince looking for feedback on budget
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities in 2026 as the province opened a public consultations website on Friday. Until Jan. 15, 2026 residents can participate in the survey, which collects financial implications on previous budget decisions comparable to personal situations, and asks Albertans how much they support or oppose several ... Read More »
1 responseCity police crack down on window tinting
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Services will be conducting a targeted enforcement project over the next two months on window tinting and is reminding motorists and local auto dealers that tinting the front windshield or front driver and passenger side windows is illegal. Sgt. Tony Ramotowski with the Traffic Response Unit, said Tuesday that ... Read More »
7 responsesAg students to receive SMRID scholarships
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) announced $30,000 in funding to recipients of the 2025-26 Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarships. Each year, the SMRID awards up to 15 annual scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to students from across the District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving Machine, Shoebox make holiday giving easy
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In almost every Christmas movie, the antagonist often learns the true meaning of Christmas is often helping others and spreading joy. Right here in Lethbridge, there are many ways to give back and bring holiday cheer for those in the community who are less fortunate. While many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind motorists to slow down on icy streets
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While it may have come later than normal, Southern Alberta received its first blanket of snow—which then melted and froze—and Lethbridge Police are reminding drivers adjust their driving for the conditions. Sgt. Tony Ramatowski, of the traffic response for LPS, says with the added snow and ice, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief Mehdizadeh earns CMHA workplace award
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region awarded Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh the 2025 Workplace Wellness Award during their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday. The award recognizes and celebrates people or organizations who are setting the standard for organizational wellbeing by prioritizing employee health and well-being through effective ... Read More »
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