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Thomas introduces sex offender bill
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas has introduced a private member’s bill calling for the government to end sentence reductions for sexual predators. Bill C-246, introduced on Tuesday, calls for the Criminal Code to be amended requiring courts to impose consecutive sentences on people convicted of sexual offences.If passed, the bill would see those convicted not receive reduced sentences. “For over a ... Read More »
4 responsesWorld-class exhibitors coming to card show
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trading card enthusiasts from across will make their way to the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre this weekend for the Southern Alberta Trading Card Show. Don Bowles, owner of The Vault Sports Cards and Collectibles in Lethbridge and is one of the organizers of the event, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith lays out new priorities for education
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald In a mandate letter sent by Premier Danielle Smith to Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides on Monday, the premier highlights some his accomplishments while also asking for his commitment to complete various tasks. Some of the highlighted accomplishments include: the establishment of policies for preserving choice for children and ... Read More »
3 responsesMobile screening units for breast cancer get an upgrade
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In Alberta, one in seven women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial because it dramatically improves survival rates and allows for less aggressive and more effective treatments. Breast cancer screening is now being performed in two brand-new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5-year-old still missing in Crowsnest Pass
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Reporter The search continues for Darius Macdougall. The five-year-old was last seen on Sunday morning walking with his family approximately 2.5 miles south of the Island Lake Campground. Cpl. Gina Slaney, a public information officer with the Alberta RCMP, says the police are being very thorough when it comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province vows not to enforce gun buyback
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government will not be co-operating with the federal government on its new firearms buyback program. The province stated on Tuesday afternoon it won’t be enforcing what it calls a “gun grab,” saying it’s not an enforcement priority in Alberta. The federal government will begin a buyback of assault-style firearms ... Read More »
1 responseAnd the race is on
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the 2025 municipal election just around the corner, the City of Lethbridge is sharing information about the voting process, candidates and a projected timeline for results. Bonnie Hilford, City Clerk and Returning Officer, says the City has an official candidate list after the 24-hour period for candidates to be able ... Read More »
1 responseCochlear implants an exciting option for hearing loss
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Although hearing loss is often associated with aging, unaddressed or improperly treated hearing loss in children can cause significant, long-lasting effects on their speech and language development, social-emotional well-being, academic performance, and future educational and employment opportunities. The first line of treatment for hearing loss is hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truth and Reconciliation week an opportunity to learn
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sept. 22 is widely known as the first day of fall, it is also the anniversary of Treaty 7 and the kick-off for Truth and Reconciliation Week. Truth and Reconciliation Day has been observed as a federal statutory holiday, with many provinces such as British Columbia, Manitoba, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coalhurt opens town’s first off-leash dog park
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Although the “dog days of Summer” officially ended Sunday with the last day of summer, on the first day of fall Monday, the Town of Coalhurst officially cut the ribbon on a new off-leash dog park on the northeast corner of town. The enclosed four-acre park’s features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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