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City seeks members for new transit committee
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is inviting members of the community to join the Transit Advisory Committee to help them shape the future of public transit. Darwin Juell, general manager of Transit and Transportation, says applications are now open for the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). It will bring back a similar committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dairy cow gives birth to triplets at local colony
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was something of a miracle of life on the Riverside Colony on Monday afternoon, or at the very least a serious beating of the odds. A Holstein heifer gave birth to three calves recently at the Riverside Hutterite Colony about 30 minutes south of Fort Macleod. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veronica’s finding her unique voice
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local singer-songwriter has released her first single which shares her experience of turning 20, something which seemed like a daunting milestone in her life. Veronica Raine has always had a passion for writing and sharing stories, and eventually went from essays and short stories to music. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City firefighters unveil new sprinkler trailer to help in wildfires
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has purchased a new Wildland Sprinkler Trailer to invest in the City of Lethbridge’s wildfire response capabilities. The equipment is valued at $137,000 and it enhances the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services’ fire suppression efforts, particularly in vulnerable river valley areas. Chris Jorgensen, qualified officer with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fun pastime or serious sport, disc golf popularity is growing
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Disc golf is popular because it is an accessible, affordable, and inclusive fun outdoor activity that appeals to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Its key factors include low cost with free courses and inexpensive discs, physical and mental benefits from exercise and concentration, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytechnic research team focusing on greenhouse tech
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic is sharing his love and understanding of plants with a team of researchers to study light optimization for greenhouses. Seyed Hashemi said the project measures lighting on cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers, and even though it is on track to finish in late-2026, preliminary results are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beef producers raise $230K for cardiac care
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Alberta’s beef producers have answered the call to help bring advance cardiac care to southern Alberta. The Taste of Alberta & Live Auction, held during the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, raised $232,270 in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. “We are proud to support causes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation seeks new projects to fund
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Fall 2025 Grants Cycle is now accepting applications to both the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. After awarding $299,571 to organizations in the spring, the fund has another $270,000 available this fall to support the important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traffic changes start Wednesday in Fleetwood area
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is making changes to the traffic flow in the Fleetwood neighbourhood of South Lethbridge to improve the safety of students, families, and residents who use the area. Beginning on Wednesday, 11 Street South and 12 Street South between 9 Avenue South and 10 Avenue South will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearby parks make CPAWS national list of hidden gems
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The end of summer is rapidly approaching, and for a final taste of the outdoors there are provincial parks within a one- to two-hour drive from Lethbridge which are less busy than national parks like nearby Waterton. Two of them – Castle and Writing on Stone Provincial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools team up for Whoop-Up breakfast
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge joined forces once again to offer a free pancake breakfast, games and entertainment for the community on Friday. For the third year in a row, staff members, mascots and volunteers from both institutions gathered at Casa’s Rotary Square to provide a free breakfast for ... Read More »
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