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100×2= Party!
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Norma Firth and Hazel Dearing were born in September 1925, that same year F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby. Canada House – a symbol of Canada’s growing national identity and presence within the British Empire – was opened in London, and in Newfoundland, women over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Powwow an opportunity to learn
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The beat of drums, chiming of jingle dresses and the echo of traditional music will fill the Agri-Food Hub this coming weekend as the third annual Honouring Traditions Powwow is set to take place. This year’s event will be bigger than ever with a full week of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters speak out about on-the-job violence
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 237, is sounding the alarm on violence towards firefighters and paramedics while on duty. Brent Nunweiler, President of IAFF Local 237, said that to address this issue, IAFF Local 237 is joining the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in calling for stronger federal ... Read More »
1 responseProvince bans sexual images in school books
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The provincial government has revised its school library book ban to clarify what materials are to be removed to make sure children are not exposed to visual depictions of sexual acts. After the original ministerial order was answered by the Edmonton’s Public School Board with a list of over 200 titles ... Read More »
1 responseA ‘brand new’ day dawns at U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On the first day of instruction Monday, students at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) began a new semester with a new brand and logo, a project that has been in the works for almost a year. The new branding was announced during an unveiling event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saving even more lives
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services have joined forces to save even more lives than they already do, by taking part of the Canadian Blood Services’ national Sirens for Life campaign. On Monday, LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh and LFES Chief Greg Adair made their own contributions to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benefits of library membership go far beyond books
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Public libraries are invaluable community resources, serving as democratic spaces that offer free access to information, education, and social support, yet many take them for granted as mere book repositories rather than essential hubs for literacy, economic development, and cultural inclusion. “The library is a place to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rendezvous a chance to give your stuff a new home
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fall is on our doorstep and with it comes Reuse Rendezvous Round 2, which returns to Lethbridge today. Hosted by Environment Lethbridge, Reuse Rendezvous gives residents the opportunity to give away unwanted gently used items to their friends and neighbours. Participating in Reuse Rendezvous is easy: after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AISH changes will help, not harm: Nixon
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is working on creating a new disability benefit for those with permanent disabilities who are able to work, without being penalized for earning money. Jason Nixon, minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, along with Marika Giesen, acting assistant deputy minister of Employment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says UCP to blame for high unemployment rate in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi didn’t pull any punches during a news conference addressing unemployment Friday afternoon. A new labour force statistics report by the government of Alberta shows the province has the second highest unemployment rate in Canada at 8.4 per cent, only behind Newfoundland and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking people who want to make a difference
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The city of Lethbridge is seeking residents wanting to make a difference in their community by applying to be on one of city council’s boards, commissions and committees (BCCs). Ryan Westerson, legislative services manager, said the recruitment campaign is now open and will run until Oct. 24 “We are looking for ... Read More »
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