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Support your local lifeguard
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lifeguards are a mandatory presence at all public pools, especially during the busy summer months, to ensure the safety of swimmers. They prevent accidents, respond to emergencies, and maintain order in and around the pool area. Most of them are young, under 24 years of age, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers getting red tape reduced
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government is eliminating nearly 30 per cent of regulations for agricultural marketing boards and commissions. The province said on Thursday that it is cutting 28.5 per cent of the regulations, including 20 redundancy rules which it says overlap with existing requirements. The motivation is to streamline rules and provide ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge offers high return on investment
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Are you an optimist or a pessimist? In the uncertainty of the world we live in, being pessimistic and disillusioned would be easy. Especially when it comes to financial matters. A July 14 blog by MNP Ltd. states that almost half of this province’s residents are $200 – or less – from being financially insolvent each month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers cheer over July rain
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A year after July 2024 saw virtually no rain in the area, the skies opened up this year with Lethbridge alone getting about 81.1 millimetres. By comparison only 1.6 mm fell in the city last July. Rainfall totals can vary widely, with Farming Smarter executive director Ken Coles on Thursday saying he had 40 mm after the late-night storm on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pure Power Wrestling set to bring high-flying fun to Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Pure Power Wrestling and Lethbridge & District Exhibition are partnering once again to bring Hot Summer Night to Whoop-Up Days for the third year in a row. The event will take place at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. and will bring southern Alberta’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breakin’ the law
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists to obey the rules of the road and navigate construction zones safely and lawfully. Sgt. Tony Ramotowski, with the Traffic Response Unit, told reporters Wednesday that members of the TRU and Patrols continue to address speeding violations in construction zones along with other traffic offences, ... Read More »
3 responsesProvince looking for feedback on annual passes for watercraft
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat of invasive aquatic species. “Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers and streams, there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidates coming forward for election
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism initiative Reporter The municipal election is still a couple of months away from taking place in Lethbridge, but several candidates have already put their names forward to run for public office. In order to run for city council or a school board in Lethbridge, candidates must be at least ... Read More »
4 responsesBreaking traffic laws not worth the risks
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald My mind was blown while taking pictures at the intersection of Scenic Drive and 5 Avenue South on Wednesday morning. After a no U-turn sign was added alongside the northbound lane of Scenic Drive and posts were made by Lethbridge Police Service on social media to remind motorist to follow the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ancient art of blacksmithing still has a place in today’s world
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Blacksmithing is one of the oldest trades, with evidence of its practice dating back thousands of years. The ability to work with metal, particularly iron, revolutionized toolmaking and weaponry, playing a crucial role in the development of civilization. “Smithing” as an art and craft is still alive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Self-care necessary but often overlooked
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Personal wellness through self-care is often overlooked in our busy world, as the demands of work, technology, and daily responsibilities pull our focus outward. Yet without proactive intentional care for our physical, mental, and emotional health, we risk burnout and disconnection from the things that truly matter. ... Read More »
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