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No summer break for research students
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald While most students leave campus behind in the summer, some make the decision to stay during the summer to gain some valuable skills and connections. The research assistant positions at Lethbridge Polytechnic are paid positions, with students spending time in the field collecting and processing data, collaborating with stakeholders and learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torch run an opportunity to dunk a cop for a good cause
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will be locked up and dunked on Sept. 5 and 6 at Rona+ to raise funds for Special Olympics Alberta as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). This is the second year Rona+ has hosted the LETR Free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting a head start
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Going to university after high school can be stressful, even before students start their classes. For first-year students – many away from home for the first time, especially from small communities with populations less than the 8,000 at the University of Lethbridge – it can be overwhelming, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beebs has his eyes on the skies
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald I’m an early riser – a really early riser by some standards. Six out of seven days a week, I’m up in the morning by 4:15 at the latest to have a coffee, catch up on my fantasy baseball/football/hockey pool (depending on the season) and sit on the deck – weather ... Read More »
1 responseE-scooters are useful and fun but they can also be dangerous, say experts
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The advent of e-scooters has drastically changed micromobility (personal transportation through a range of small, lightweight vehicles). E-scooters have allowed young people who can’t get their drivers licenses to get around quickly without breaking a sweat. This mobility, however, comes at a price. Alberta has seen a ... Read More »
2 responsesNenshi says clawback of AISH is theft from disabled
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta opposition leader Naheed Nenshi is accusing the UCP of stealing from disabled Albertans with their recent policy to claw back the federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDP). Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced it would be giving an extra $200 to people with disabilities through ... Read More »
1 responseShot to the budget
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A substantial decline in natural resources revenue is a contributing factor to a projected increase in the provincial deficit for 2025-26. A first-quarter economic update provided by the government on Thursday morning projects the 2025-26 deficit will hit $6.5 billion, which is up $1.3 billion from the 2025 budget forecast. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder’s ready to roll
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After a successful first year in 2024, Thunder in the Bridge is looking to take the next step in 2025. The concert is scheduled to take place in the parking lot of the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Sept. 5-6 Sacha Johnson, events co-ordinator for the VisitLethbridge.com Arena, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS to reward young people with a free Froster drink coupon
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Receiving a ticket from a police officer is not something adults want to deal with, but the Lethbridge Police Service has partnered with Circle K for an initiative that will see young people being positively ticketed for good behaviour and acts of service or kindness. Operation Freeze is a Canada-wide program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta budget update slammed by both sides
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Alberta NDP accused the UCP government of “financial incompetence” after the province released its economic update Thursday. Shadow Minister of Finance Court Ellingson said in a statement that “this UCP government continues to show that they don’t know what they’re doing and that they’re really bad with money — we only have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A gold rush for dog owners
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Going to the dogs is not a bad thing, especially on National Dog Day, which was Tuesday. Celebrated annually on August 26, its purpose is to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs, celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives, and highlight the importance of dog rescues ... Read More »
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