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UCP gov’t approach to vaccination is dangerous
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Editor, An open letter to Adriana LaGrange: I am writing to let you know of my deep disappointment in your recent decision to restrict the availability of COVID vaccines for Albertans in the autumn of 2025 by charging the cost to individuals. This is an extremely dangerous, unprecedented, and ill-advised step to take, and I ... Read More »
2 responsesFarmers say rain amount was perfect
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local farmers are celebrating the rain that southern Alberta received over the weekend. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Lethbridge received 73.4 millimetres of precipitation over the course of Friday and Saturday. Lethbridge has received a total of 96.9 mm of precipitation so far this month, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City crews out in force to deal with branches, clogged drains
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After a weekend filled with rain and wind, the City of Lethbridge is sharing some highlights of what it did to make sure the city kept running smoothly. Leanne Lammertsen, water and wastewater operations manager with the City of Lethbridge, told media Monday that the city began to prepare for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You can only make peace with yourself
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald I occasionally while socializing hear people my age or older talk about the so-called “good old days,” when the world wasn’t consumed by conflict, and political powder kegs in one country or another weren’t about to explode. I actually don’t remember those days because it seems to me the world in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Indigenous Peoples Day a huge hit despite rain
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite torrential rains which cancelled or postponed multiple outdoor events during the Summer Solstice Saturday, organizers of the second National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration weren’t going to let inclement weather rain or their parade, relocating the celebration at the last minute from the original venue at Galt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five-day films a journey for local Indigenous
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In only five days, a group of Indigenous filmmakers not only learned how to make documentary style film, but also put together their own short films. Empowered Filmmaker was founded by Farhan Umedaly in 2017 as a way to help amplify Indigenous voices, especially in their own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous Peoples Day offers culture and entertainment
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge will be hosting a feast along with various types of entertainment and vendors at the Agri-Food Hub today from noon until 7 p.m. to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The day was created in 1996, when then-governor general of Canada, Romeo LeBlanc, proclaimed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A place to call home
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge has a brand-new affordable housing development, which is the first of its kind, providing not only shelter, but also a place to build community. The Aboriginal Housing Society held a grand opening for Iinii’toyis (Buffalo Lodge) on Friday, a day which was described as a “monumental ... Read More »
1 responseCity has tips for dealing with stormy forecast
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Lethbridge Herald Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Lethbridge, calling for heavy precipitation amounts of between 50 mm to 100 mm, as well as strong winds throughout the weekend. In response, the City of Lethbridge is sharing some tips on how residents can prepare for it. Â Through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Encampment stats improving but the problem is far from solved
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Negative perceptions of encampments by members of the public has dropped substantially from 2022, according to a report submitted to  the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city  council on Thursday. But those perceptions still exist as the SPC heard from a resident and  business operator following a multi-pronged ... Read More »
11 responsesFood Bank thanks volunteers with, well, food
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Not even a downpour was enough to stop the Lethbridge Food Bank staff from showing their appreciation to the volunteers who help operations run smoothly. Denille Tizzard, program and event co-ordinator with the Lethbridge Food Bank, says without the help of volunteers, the food bank would not be able to operate. ... Read More »
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