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Take a bite your of Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A traditional food staple from Whoop-Up Days is getting a makeover to offer a more convenient way to enjoy it, while still holding on to the old ways of supporting local charities. Whoop-Up Days attendees who have come to love Jumbo Ears, not only as a treat that brings back memories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale candy parade, like the town, is on the grow
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Coaldale Candy Parade has been running for over 50 years and was back better than ever on the weekend, featuring bagpipes, horses, antiques tractors, vehicles of all sizes and (of course) kilos and kilos of candy tossed to eager kids and spectators lining the parade route. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of C seeking cattle producers
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers Researchers at the University of Calgaryâs Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are looking to conduct interviews with cattle producers to gain a better understanding of which veterinary services are valued most, and how accessible those services are. The Alberta Beef Producers says Dr. John Remant and doctor of veterinary medicine student Reillee Duperron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature at the heart of new exhibits at SAAG
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two new interactive exhibits at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) are bound to unleash your inner voyager and take you on a journey through forests and rivers of both southern Alberta and British Columbia. âForest Documentsâ by Leila Sujir is a multimedia exhibit that combines both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thrill of the thrift draws shoppers to Sally Ann sale
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shop âtil you dropâŚor until the bags reach bursting point. On Friday morning, hundreds of bargain hunters and thrifters did just that, packing the lower level of the Salvation Army Church on 13th Street South for the Salvation Army Lethbridge Thrift Storeâs first garage sale; which featured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ponies up $7.5M for caregivers
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The government of Alberta says it is working to better care for the mental wellbeing of those who care for others, with a $7.5-million investment for continuing care workers. âContinuing care staff show up day after day to support Albertans in some of their most vulnerable ... Read More »
1 responseHip-hop culture is alive and growing in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Recently at the Slice Bar and Grill, a lineup of nine hip hop artists from near and far performed at the Monsters Gathering showcase, organized by local promoter Ronnie DeGagnes who performs himself under the names âUrbanVoyceâ and also âDJ Braveman.â Through his company, High Level Promotions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A night to remember for downtown biz
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Downtown businesses were celebrated in style at the Downtown Awards Night held in Festival Square on Thursday. The evening consisted of a plated three-course meal from local restaurants, including Lighthouse, Prime Catering and a collaboration between Round Table Board Gamerie and Cookie Crimes. Sarah Amies, executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electronic Music Fest back after two years
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative After a two-year hiatus, the Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) âReunionâ will power up again at Galt Gardens on Saturday at 4 p.m. The highly-anticipated relaunch will feature high-level talent from both near and far, in a free, family-friendly evening of electronic dance music (EDM) put on by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No timeline yet on repairs to bridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge is still awaiting final estimates after a semi truck hauling construction equipment collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday morning. According to a news release from the Lethbridge Police Service, a semi-truck with a flatbed trailer loaded with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday is the perfect day to be negative – O negative
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Calling all O- blood donors! Itâs your time to shine! Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is hosting a special event at Lethbridgeâs Exhibition & Trade Centre on Aug. 13 between noon and 4 p.m., specifically to collect O- whole blood. According to CBS, any patient can receive O- blood regardless of their own blood type, so itâs ... Read More »
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