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Province to study possible irrigation upgrade projects
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government is investigating the possibility of building a dam on the Belly River and making improvements to the Waterton and St.  Mary Headworks System. The province has hired WSP Canada to conduct the study which includes  a proposed reservoir five kilomentres northwest of Mountain View in Cardston County on the Belly River. ... Read More »
4 responsesDeadline is Monday for election candidates
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald Anyone wanting to run in the upcoming municipal election has until Monday at noon to file their nomination papers with the City Clerk. Those interested in becoming candidates for any of the various positions available must first file a notice of intent, then the nomination papers, financial information and contact information with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety first makes for a better autumn motorcycle experience
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Autumn is almost here, but for motorcycle enthusiasts that doesn’t mean it’s time to bring out the trickle chargers and stow away the gear yet. Southern Alberta’s climate can accommodate riding late into the year, so riders can be tempted to keep their machines on the road as long as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of fish taken out of Magrath pond
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Magrath is schooling its residents on the dangers of releasing fish into waterways after a major infestation of goldfish in the storm pond located at the entrance of the town. The Town was alerted by residents who saw goldfish in the pond, which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers, province appear closer to agreement
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Thursday the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) met in an Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) resolution conference and shortly after, multiple things took place. The Central Table Bargaining Committee chair, Peter MacKay, resigned effective immediately. He shared on his Facebook profile – Petermackayteacher that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The write stuff
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Public Library (LPL’s) 15th Word on the Street (WOTS) Festival kicks off today, an annual event celebrating literacy and literature with a lineup of authors, panel discussions, demonstrations, live music, activities, a marketplace, and food trucks. Literacy is defined as the ability to read, write, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSCO hosting open house for 50th anniversary today
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a community Open House today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to explore the centre, connect with LSCO clubs and groups, and discover the many programs and services available for older adults and the wider community. The event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for sports fans
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Al Beeber Leave It To Beeber It’s that time of year again when sports worlds collide. Autumn is not only joyous for the spectacular colours that emerge as leaves change colour, it’s also a season when other colours start appearing everywhere in the form of NFL, college football and hockey jerseys which mingle with the favourite hues of fans’ baseball teams. Soon hockey and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Picture this: K9 calendar has a brand new feature
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service has unleashed its 2026 K9 Calendar to support Ned’s Wish, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to giving retired police and military service dogs the care they deserve after years of service throughout their golden years. Cst. Steve Zwartbol of the LPS K9 Unit alongside PSD Aron, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One last Blast Off for Terry Fox
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After taking part of the Terry Fox Blast Off run for over 30 years, students and staff at Father Leonard Van Tighem ran together one last time to celebrate Terry’s legacy and raise funds for cancer research. With the school switching to a Junior High School in 2026 after 33 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City a new Hollywood North?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has partnered with Economic Development Lethbridge to launch Screen Lethbridge, a new initiative that aims to make the filming process clear, accessible and filmmaker friendly in order to attract production companies to the city. Screen Lethbridge supports everything from large-scale productions to grassroots filmmaking. It encourages short ... Read More »
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