July 12th, 2025

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Commitment is what takes you to the summit

By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2025

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Since Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of the 8,849-metre-high (29,031 ft.) Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, climbing the world’s highest peak has been a goal for untold numbers of mountaineers. In 2025 alone, 786 people reached the table-top summit of Everest. On the ... Read More »

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Nicholas Sheran School honoured for inclusivity

By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2025

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nicolas Sharan Elementary School was honoured with the Betty Grigg Inclusive Education Award at the Inclusion Lethbridge Gala held last month. The award is named after Grigg, who was a pioneer in creating an inclusive environment within schools for children with developmental disabilities. The award has been ... Read More »

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Dill pickle soup takes home gold at Seniors Week Soup Cook Off

By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the end, there could only be one winner from nine soups, prepared by cooks from each of the Green Acres Foundation lodges and entered the first 2025 Soup Cook Off; part of a Seniors Week barbecue hosted at the Blue Sky Lodge on the North Side; ... Read More »

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Live Well Showcase packed with info, activity for seniors

By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is hosting Day 2 of the 12th Annual Live Well Showcase as part of Seniors Week today.  With an anticipated attendance of 2,000 participants, the two-day event features 70 vendors and includes presentations designed to educate and empower Lethbridge senior on ... Read More »

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Annual picnic a tasty part of Nord-Bridge’s Seniors Week

By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This week marks Seniors Week and to celebrate, Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre has plenty of activities to keep members engaged, entertained and fed.  After a successful and fun jam session and darts tournament on Monday, and a Toonie Pancake Breakfast and a discussion about travel on Tuesday at Nord-Bridge, members had the ... Read More »

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Local environmentalist concerned about water levels in river itself, not just the reservoir

By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2025

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lori Goater peers out from her kitchen table to the dwindling Oldman River, which should be flowing with ample water, has slowly been getting smaller which can be easily noticed during times of drought such as the last couple of years. Goater, who has a master’s degree ... Read More »

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Annie Effect collecting gifts for local kids

By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Christmas campaign will once again receive a special early donation through the third annual Annie Effect event.  The Olsen family, who continue to honour the memory of their baby girl Annie Rae Olsen by helping other families, will be collecting items to be donated for ... Read More »

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Tate proves he has the skills

By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A local cabinet maker in the making will be representing Canada in the World Skills competition next year after winning first place in Skills Canada last week in Regina.  Tate McGarry, who competed at the high school level in the cabinetmaking category last year and brought home a gold medal in ... Read More »

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Water conservation key to environment strategy

By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2025

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The role of infrastructure and water-wise design in helping Lethbridge adapt to climate change was the focus of a special session of the  Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on Tuesday, part of a two-day wellness event the LSCO is hosting. Environment Lethbridge executive director Kathleen Sheppard and the organization’s urban ... Read More »

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Major bust nets $500K

By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service recently seized nearly $500,000 worth of drugs and charged two people with trafficking offences. Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon told members of the media on Tuesday that after an investigation into drug trafficking that recently concluded, large quantities of various illegal drugs were seized.  “We seized approximately 3.6 kilograms ... Read More »

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New website looking for your health care stories

By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2025

Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Albertans have a new online platform to share their lived experiences directly with the provincial health care system. Care Opinion initially launched 20 years ago in the United Kingdom to give citizens there an equal opportunity to tell stories regarding their personal health care – good or ... Read More »

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