Local News
A night to remember for downtown biz
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Downtown businesses were celebrated in style at the Downtown Awards Night held in Festival Square on Thursday. The evening consisted of a plated three-course meal from local restaurants, including Lighthouse, Prime Catering and a collaboration between Round Table Board Gamerie and Cookie Crimes. Sarah Amies, executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electronic Music Fest back after two years
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative After a two-year hiatus, the Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) “Reunion” will power up again at Galt Gardens on Saturday at 4 p.m. The highly-anticipated relaunch will feature high-level talent from both near and far, in a free, family-friendly evening of electronic dance music (EDM) put on by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No timeline yet on repairs to bridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge is still awaiting final estimates after a semi truck hauling construction equipment collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday morning. According to a news release from the Lethbridge Police Service, a semi-truck with a flatbed trailer loaded with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday is the perfect day to be negative – O negative
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Calling all O- blood donors! It’s your time to shine! Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is hosting a special event at Lethbridge’s Exhibition & Trade Centre on Aug. 13 between noon and 4 p.m., specifically to collect O- whole blood. According to CBS, any patient can receive O- blood regardless of their own blood type, so it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ignoring science on mining, says MLA
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A recent report by provincial government scientists examining the impact of selenium and other elements after coal mine reclamation has Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro worried about the Oldman watershed and other bodies of water. Miyashiro said Wednesday he has serious fears about the potential impacts of mining on Grassy Mountain, ... Read More »
1 response‘Tis the season for Taber corn
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The return of Taber corn in August is an annual and eagerly anticipated late-summer event. But unlike baseball, football or hockey, its season is relatively short. The corn stands found throughout Lethbridge and the region will be open 6 days a week (weather permitting) until the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memories of Dad and the last, best fishing trip ever
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Seven years ago this morning – about the time this column is posted online – Dad and I were on our way home to Alberta after a brief fishing trip on Rainy Lake. By 8 a.m. we were – if memory serves me – pulling into a truck stop on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full stream ahead
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clean safe drinking water is something many, if not most, people take for granted. Residents turn on the taps and expect the water to flow immediately and consistently. When the taps don’t work, however, or when the water flowing is not clean and safe, everyone notices immediately. ... Read More »
1 responseWhoop-Up parade kings?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald There’s a new marshal coming to town for Whoop-Up Days. Or rather a  family of marshals. The Morris family, owners of  the Gas King company were revealed as  the 2025 Whoop-Up Days parade marshals on Wednesday. The parade theme  – Hometown Heroes – is reflected in the Morris family who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale Summer Fest celebrates community spirit
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Coaldale’s annual Summer Fest is honouring both national values and local character this weekend. Three days of music, food, family fun and hometown pride is happening Aug. 8 – 10 all around town, under the theme of “Proudly Canadian – Locally Driven”. “The festival is a celebration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province cracking down on predatory tow trucks
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government has introduced new rules to help protect citizens involved in collisions by cracking down on predatory tow trucking practices. Effective tomorrow, August 8, these rules will include a 200-metre exclusion radius around collision scenes, prohibiting tow truck drivers or anyone directing tow trucks from ... Read More »
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