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Parents asked to keep an eye on kids online during summer months
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With summer break just around the corner and children having more time in their hands to spend it online, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)’s Internet Child Exploitation unit is warning parents of the emerging online trend of “deepfakes” involving artificial intelligence. Mike Tucker, spokesperson for ALERT, says they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon Boat Fest has rich history
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The annual Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival has a rich history, and Race Director Karen Johnson spoke about it at the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs (SACPA) at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) Thursday. “The biggest changes are that we now have nationally-trained officials, nationally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expo will highlight collectors and celebs
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo is back for its second year and bigger than ever, featuring more celebrity guests, Q/A panels, autograph opportunities, and numerous family-friendly events and activities. The convention kicks-off tonight and will run through Sunday at the Agri-food & Trade Hub. “The goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local cops bust major trafficking operation
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A two-year investigation into organized crime in southwestern Alberta wrapped up this week with nine arrests and more than $2.5 million in assets seized along with a large amount of cocain. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) with the help of Lethbridge Police Service, Taber Police Service and the RCMP, ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta sovereignty group brings message to city
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta sovereignty organization held a sold-out meeting of 375 people in Lethbridge this week to discuss what a possible independent Alberta could look like. Mitch Sylvestre, chief executive officer of the Alberta Prosperity Project, says he’s noticed since the last election an uprise in Albertans who ... Read More »
1 responseCity transit outlines updated bus routes for riders
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Updated transit routes aimed at improving connections to growing neighbourhoods in Lethbridge will come into effect on June 25. And the $240,000 cost of the changes will have no impact on the transit department’s budget, which has experienced a surplus for the last two years so costs are being covered by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn of senior scammers
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Financial scams are everywhere these days, both online and offline, and seniors are a lucrative target for fraudsters. Bilked older adults, robbed of their savings and financial security, are often left with no way to recoup their losses. Worldwide, people age 60 and over lost a combined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watch gets Blackfoot name
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Watch, a volunteer extension of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), received a Blackfoot Society name Wednesday. Its new name, Kiayipookaa Kana’kamotsi or Kiaayopokaa Kanakasin, translates to Bear Child Society. They also received an honour song to accompany their name. The official spelling is currently in discussion as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New supports in place for former military personnel
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government on Tuesday announced new employment supports for former military and public safety personnel living in the province. Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, said the government is investing $1.2 million into the Forces@WORK program operated by Prospect Human Services, a non-profit organization founded in 1980 which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s new Super Quantum Hub offers cutting-edge opportunities
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2025
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Economic Development Lethbridge, in partnership with SuperQ Quantum Inc. are positioning Lethbridge at the forefront of quantum innovation with the introduction of the Lethbridge Super Quantum Hub located at Tecconnect. Muhammad Ali Khan, founder and CEO of SuperQ Quantum Inc. says this is a first-in-Canada regional model, and just like ChatGPT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local nurse earns singular honour
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A local nurse is the sole Canadian being inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nursing by the Emergency Nurses Association this year. Dawn Peta, a clinical instructor with the rural south zone, a certified emergency nurse and a registered nurse, joins four other inductees for 2025. Of all the 215 emergency ... Read More »
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