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Here there be dragons
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative After a 10-month selection cycle, six local dragon boat athletes have paddled their way to top spots on the 18U and 24U National Dragon Boat teams. They will compete at the 17th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to be part of Smith’s research team for U.S. relations
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Premier Danielle Smith announced Friday that her government is launching a research initiative to better understand and respond to United States policy shifts that impact the province. The New North America Initiative, led by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, is a partnership between researchers from across Alberta, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Gas man cometh
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A household name in Canadian comedy will be right here in Lethbridge next week for two very special events. Brent Butt, stand-up comedy icon and the visionary behind Corner Gas, the most successful sitcom in Canadian history, is making his first stop at the Yates Memorial Theatre this ... Read More »
1 responseCamping reservations up in provincial parks
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With camping season here, many Canadians are sticking around to enjoy the beautiful scenery this province has to offer, instead of heading down to the United States during the trading war and economic upheaval caused by tariffs. Even though is early into the camping season, in a statement obtained by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local bikers don their fanciest duds to take part in Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Sunday, a group of seven motorcycle enthusiasts dressed in their Sunday best joined other riders worldwide for the 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR); a global motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs on behalf of the Movember Foundation. ... Read More »
1 responseHatrix’s bare-bones production of ‘Our Town’ relies on story
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Richard Amery For The Herald Local theatre company Hatrix Theatre takes a trip back to the turn of the century for their production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town,” happening May 22-31 on Thursday through Saturday each week at the McNally Community Centre. “It’s the most beautiful play ever written ,” said director Karolyn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta School of Ag another step closer to fruition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its meeting earlier this month, Cypress County council agreed in principle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hands-on experience key for student nurses
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter National Nurses Week wrapped-up on May 18, after honouring the contributions of nurses and recognizing their vital role in healthcare. The theme of this year was “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.” Nursing care has evolved with technological advances in simulations, and the education and training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next week a perfect time to thank a local paramedic
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Next week marks National Paramedic Services Week and Alberta Health Services is encouraging everyone to take this opportunity to thank paramedics across the province. Anne MacDonald, acting senior program officer for EMS with Alberta Health Services, says next week is not only about recognizing the team of paramedics that work across ... Read More »
1 responseHowever you do it, running is still cheaper than therapy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter I heard on the radio recently that the number of Canadians participating in marathons is on the rise. Many marathons, including those in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal, have seen record or near-record numbers of participants in recent years. For example, the BMO Vancouver Marathon has grown from ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) approved Northback’s applications for a coal exploration program, a deep drill permit and a temporary diversion licence for the Grassy Mountain Site on Thursday, despite many protests against the proposed mine. In June of 2021, Northback, then known as Benga Mining Ltd, ... Read More »
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