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Fair food showcases the diversity – and tenacity – of vendors
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The diversity of Lethbridge is being showcased at Whoop-Up Days through a variety of food vendors, with some sharing not only their heritage through their cooking, but also a positive message of resilience. Deborah Gordon, director of client services with Lethbridge and District Exhibition, says Whoop-up Days attendees can expect to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lumberjacks bring their skills to Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This year Whoop-Up Days attendees can experience a free Extreme Lumberjacks show where they can learn about what happens in some lumberjack events. Chase Gundersen, head lumberjack with the show, said attendees can expect to see a variety of techniques and skills showcased. âItâs a demonstration of new and old logging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drivers need to smarten up on Whoop-Up, say city police
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With construction happening on Whoop-Up Drive, delays due to collisions have left westside residents stranded sometimes for hours at a time. Many may be wondering if negative driving behaviour on local roads have any consequences. The answer is yes, says the Lethbridge Police Service. Locals have turned to social media to ... Read More »
2 responsesA transformative gift
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating a transformative $2.8-million gift from the estate of farmers Joe and Laverna Hranac, the second-largest donation in the institutionâs history. The gift will support the Lethbridge Polytechnicâs Research Farm, enabling the continuation and expansion of applied agriculture and innovation. The Hranacsâ donation also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Little Whoop-Up snack has big impact
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Jumbo Bites were a success on Whoop-Up Days opening day, according to the Lethbridge Longhorns Baseball Academy, with only a few comments about the changes, but overall, a positive experience for everyone involved. Jaxon Filipenko, pitching coach said Wednesday the partnership with Jumbo Bites is a great fundraiser for them, not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physical books making a comeback in the digital age
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Literacy is more than just the ability to read. The words âliteracyâ and âbooksâ are inseparable. Today, there are many options for both purchasing and reading books; including physical copies, ebooks, and audiobooks. You can buy new or used books from traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores like Chapters, online ... Read More »
1 responseSiksikaitsitapi princess trio crowned
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three girls will be travelling around southern Alberta representing the the Blackfoot confederacy as they were crowned as Siksikaitsitapi Princesses on Wednesday. Sheila Penney Fox, director of the pageant, says in the crown, the girls find confidence within themselves. âThey are able to carry the crown, attending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmersâ union calls for border bill to be scrapped
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The National Farmerâs Union (NFU) is wanting to put a stop to Bill C-2 which is currently in Parliament. The bill calls for sweeping changes to Canadaâs immigration and trade policies, some of which extend into the agriculture industry. Known as the Strong Borders Act, C-2 completed ... Read More »
1 responseCouple wants answers on Waterton burial plots
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A couple says Waterton Lakes National Park takes ââtil death do us partâ quite literally, with its burial plot regulations allowing only one of them to be buried in the parkâs cemetery. Stephanie Ouellette was raised in Waterton. It was where she went to school, got her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayorâs BBQ still draws the crowds
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Mayor Blaine Hyggen had the opportunity to mingle with members of the community Tuesday afternoon after taking part of the Whoop-Up Days parade, during his fourth annual Mayorâs Barbecue outside of City Hall. âI donât get out as much as I would like to, so being able to come out here ... Read More »
1 responseAUPE on the march
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald More than 20,000 Alberta government workers who are members of the Alberta Union of Public Employees could go on strike in early September if they havenât been reached a tentative agreement with the province. Enhanced mediation is underway and the union has served the government a hard deadline of Aug. 29 ... Read More »
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