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Eating up at Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There is absolutely nothing that beats fair food and several trucks on the midway are offering delicious specials to curb your appetite during your time at Whoop-Up days. I tried them all so you don’t have too, but nothing’s stopping you if you want to try them ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi questions UCP transparency policy
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Naheed Nenshi says Albertans deserve a transparent government, not one that muddies the waters on important issues such as MLA expenses. On Aug. 1, a policy that had been in place since 2012 was quietly altered, removing the requirement for government officials to proactively disclose their taxpayer-funded expenses by publicly posting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local crowd cheers NDP’s unity message
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Can Albertans work “better together” as part of Canada? A huge audience in the community room of Casa on Monday apparently felt so. A standing room only crowd turned out for the first Better Together town hall being hosted by the Alberta NDP in communities across the province. They heard party leader Naheed Nenshi, as well as Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro and Calgary-Mountainview MLA Kathleen Ganley discuss numerous topics relating to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Referendum petition gets huge turnout
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Should we stay or should we go? That is the question – well, officially the question is “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?” The Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative started gathering petition signatures in Lethbridge this week to find those who’s answer is “yes.” ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi brings unity message to town hall
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Provincial NDP leader Naheed Nenshi wants residents to make Alberta “better together” for all. The NDP’s Better Together town hall tour hit Casa on Monday night. Joining Nenshi, who is part of today’s Whoop-Up Days Parade, were Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro and Kathleen Ganley, the MLA for  Calgary-Mountain View. The purpose of the tour is to share ways of standing up ... Read More »
3 responsesMake smart choices during Whoop-Up Days, police ask
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service wants to educate the public about some ways to keep the community safe this week during Whoop-Up Days. Sgt. Ryan Darroch with the Downtown Police Unit says members of LPS will be at the Whoop-Up Days fair grounds to respond to calls for service or any negative behaviour. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breakfast a good time to talk to constituents
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald In anticipation of Whoop-Up Days, Member of Parliament Rachel Thomas hosted her ninth annual pancake breakfast Monday to give members of the community an opportunity to not only fill their bellies but also voice any concerns they may have. “This is a great opportunity to have the community out to be ... Read More »
3 responsesNorth county celebrates Jamboree and Harvest Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Picture Butte residents and visitors from the surrounding comminities braved the hot summer weather late Saturday morning to watch the Jamboree Days Parade there, on a day full of activities including a pancake breakfast, Kids Day in the Park, beer garden and a time capsule opening. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuff the Bus to help school kids
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Back-to-school shopping is an exciting time for most parents of students, but with the cost of living rising each year, many parents are unable to afford new school supplies. MyCityCare has partnered with Ready Set Go and the YMCA for the Stuff the Bus Campaign which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L grad wins Miss Universe Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge’s own Jaime VandenBerg was crowned Miss Universe Canada on Saturday, August 9, in Windsor Ontario, after besting four other finalists. Vandenburg moves on to represent Canada in November at the Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand VandenBerg’s win came after over a week of intense competition that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctors voice concerns about vaccine rollout
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Medical Association is expressing concerns about the provincial government’s new pre-order system for COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Pre-ordering started on Aug. 11 for COVID and influenza vaccines at government website https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/s/booking The province says COVID vaccines will only be available through public health clinics for eligible Albertans and a fee ... Read More »
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