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In the swing of things
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Swing Bridge Dance Community is keeping swing dancing alive and well. While not as mainstream as it was during its golden era in the early part of the 20th century, swing dancing maintains a strong and active presence today, thriving through dedicated communities, social media, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime Severity Index stats show numbers dropping
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local journalism Initiative Reporter In good news for the City of Lethbridge, the overall Crime Severity Index (CSI) number for the 2024 reporting period went down 18.5 per cent from the year before, the largest single drop since 2000. While Lethbridge has historically had a high CSI in recent years, it ... Read More »
5 responsesFiesta Extravanganza back bigger and better to celebrate Filipino culture
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2025 Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza (LFE), also known as the Festival of Smiles, returned for a bigger and better second year. Hosted by the Filipino Fiesta Society of Lethbridge (FIESLA), the cityâs largest celebration of Filipino culture took place at Henderson Lake Park on Saturday and Sunday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk and Roll is here to stay
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Kyle and Brittani Knowles finish their shifts at the Lethbridge Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC), they turn their attention to another very personal call: raising awareness for muscular dystrophy (MD). In support of this cause, colleagues, family and friends joined the Knowles family at Legacy Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New theatre troupeâs production of âNewsiesâ hits all the right notes
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The renowned musical based on the true events of the newsboysâ strike of 1899 took the stage in Lethbridge for 10 days, capturing audiences of all ages. âNewsies the Broadway Musical,â based on the 1992 Disney film, came to the big stage at the Yates Memorial Theatre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former hotel site helping unhoused transition to new homes
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of the biggest challenges for people living in encampments is finding long-term housing and the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA) has taken steps to help make the transition easier. On April 1, 2025 LHA purchased the Superlodge Hotel to use under the Innkeepers Act as a temporary ... Read More »
1 responseI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream research
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge Polytechnic researcher is using ice cream to spark conversations about food sustainability, health and innovation. Rajpreet Goraya, a research scientist with the Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is currently conducting research on new, long-term storage options for sugar beets while maintaining sucrose integrity, to provide producers with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ringing up locals for new survey on services
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has launched a community satisfaction survey to gather feedback from residents and guide ongoing efforts to improve programs and services. Â Tara Grindle, communications and engagement manager, told reporters Monday that the survey will only take approximately 10 minutes to complete over the phone and those who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rehabilitation work starting on bridge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive will begin next week and construction will continue until the end of September, weather permitting. Lane closures in each direction and detours will create traffic delays on Whoop-Up Drive and adjoining commuter routes. Motorists are advised to expect a longer commute time. Two lanes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Powwow builds communities
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter While it may have looked dreary outside it didnât affect members of the Cardston, Moses Lake and the Blood Tribe as they gathered in a spirit of community and held a powwow for the first time in five years. Paula Brown, councillor for the Town of Cardston, says with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roller derby members competing in Australia
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter Two members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild (LRDG) will be dawned in red and white as they compete at the world stage in Austrailia later this month. LRDG will be sending Caroline Reimer, known in the derby world as Coach Meow, as the head coach for Team Canada ... Read More »
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