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Number of flu cases on the rise in south zone
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers As influenza season comes into full swing over the holidays, Albertans are encouraged to keep themselves safe and get immunized.The latest data available from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard is updated to include information as recent as Dec. 6. In the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, there were 1,527 confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA files complaint to Labour Board
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association is taking the next steps to protect teachers’ rights. ATA president Jason Schilling said during a press conference Friday morning they are taking another step to stand up for teachers and the students and families they serve. “Today we’re filing a Labour Board Relations complaint for unfair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf recall mystery deepens
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s a second “mystery man” in the Nathan Neudorf recall campaign to join absentee organizer Ryan Tanner, according to two city women who came forward with their story this week. Lucretia Apperloo and Barb Phillips both sent emails to recallneudorf@gmail.com after Elections Alberta announced that a notice of Recall ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal Indigenous artist’s work shaped by experiences and Blackfoot culture
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local Blackfoot artist is keeping the stories he has learned from his elders and using them to inspire his art. Kiit’okii, a multimedia painter from Piikani Nation, says he has fond memories of gathering around the camps and listening to the stories of his ancestors. “When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle Mountain Resort kicks off 60th season
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers Castle Mountain Resort is opening for its landmark 60th season today. Skiers and snowboarders attending on opening day will have access to Green Chair and Buckaroo Carpet, and snowmaking efforts are well underway to open Huckleberry Chair as soon as possible. This season, Castle Mountain will be opening its first ever high-speed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service expansion, tax hike in County budget
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The budget is officially in for Lethbridge County. Tory Campbell, the reeve for Lethbridge County says the time around budget deliberations is always difficult. “I think every time we go through the budget cycle, it’s just an opportunity to try and strike a balance. We see increasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donations still needed to help stuff the bus
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Christmas Hope Campaign is asking residents for help during the final push before the holidays, and on Saturday there will be an opportunity do just that by stuffing the Lethbridge Transit Holiday Bus. On Saturday night between 5 and 9 p.m. the Holiday Bus will be parked in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All aboard! The Holiday Train is coming to town
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
AlejandraPulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Lethbridge on Saturday with the Bare Naked Ladies to raise funds, awareness, and donations for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Emily Beilby, executive administrator of the Lethbridge Food Bank says they are expecting a large crowd and hopefully just as many donations. “Every couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City couple still stealing Christmas 30 years later
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christmas decorations can take on a life of their own: start with one simple homemade wooden Grinch poking out of a chimney placed atop a roof in 1995, add at least one new decoration continually every year and the next thing you know Lethbridge has its very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to host double-header
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) will be hosting a double-header at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization today. At noon the topic will be “We won’t cancel us: How can we discuss gender and sexuality across the Liberal-Conservative divide?” The evening presentation will be: “Elbows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘High School Musical’ show a family affair for WCHS
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winston Churchill High School (WCHS) students performing in a musical about the lives of high school students, so it shouldn’t be a stretch for them to get into character. However, this isn’t just any musical but the stage version of Disney’s massively successful High School Musical (HSM). ... Read More »
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