March 3rd, 2025

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Celebration closes curtain on life of beloved director

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fran Rude had one more production to direct and this time she was centre stage. Rude, who died recently at the age of 86, was the focus of attention Saturday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization as family and friends celebrated her life. Rude organized her own celebration of life, a tearful yet ... Read More »

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NDP leadership hopeful discusses issues during stop in Lethbridge

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sarah Hoffman, former deputy premier with the New Democratic Party, has entered the race for the party’s leadership position and was in Lethbridge Monday to speak to party members. “I’m going to work my tail off,” promised Hoffman. “I’m an unapologetic New Democrat, I think that we need to apply those NDP values ... Read More »

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LINK Pathway gets additional funding

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

The MPE Link Pathway recreational project that will connect Coaldale to Lethbridge has received a major financial boost. During a ceremony Saturday at the Coaldale Civic Square atrium, MLA Grant Hunter, on behalf of Minister Tanya Fir and the Government of Alberta, presented the Link Pathway committee with a $1 million grant from the Community ... Read More »

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MP Rachael Thomas ready to launche new youth advisory board

By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

Member of Parliament for Lethbridge Rachael Thomas has launched the application process for her 2024/2025 Youth Advisory Board. This opportunity is open to all youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who live in the Lethbridge riding, which includes the County of Lethbridge, Coaldale, Picture Butte, Nobleford, Barons, and Coalhurst. Applicants do not need ... Read More »

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YQL Aviation Day set to take flight this spring

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 13th, 2024

The Lethbridge Airport and Careers: The Next Generation, announced on Monday an exciting partnership that will bring the first YQL Aviation Day to the city. Born out of a father’s love for his daughters, the event, which will take place on May 25, will highlight careers in aviation with a special emphasis on women in ... Read More »

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Education support workers stage rally

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

Education support workers from all over the province rallied along Mayor Magrath Drive in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Saturday to send a message about not being able to live off poverty wages they receive in Alberta. Education support workers include education assistants, administrative support, library workers, early learning assistants, custodial, maintenance, grounds workers, ... Read More »

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Offender to spend more time in jail for break-ins

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who broke into a couple of commercial businesses in 2021 and 2022, had hoped the equivalent of 303 days he has already spent in remand custody would satisfy the judge hearing his case and he would be released Monday. However, Joshua Alexander Drake is going to have to spend more ... Read More »

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Water treatment plant nearing capacity as City eyes drought conditions

By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2024

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the media had the opportunity to tour the water treatment plant Monday to learn about the process river water goes through before reaching residents.  The tour was led by general manager of water and wastewater with the City of Lethbridge, Doug Kaupp, who spoke to reporters after the ... Read More »

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Report into fatal plane crash at Claresholm Airport released

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com While an investigation into a fatal plane crash last summer at the Claresholm Industrial Airport has determined that the small Cessna 152 aircraft suddenly lost altitude and spun into the ground, it was unable to determine the cause of the aerodynamic stall and tailspin. The air transportation investigation report, which is not intended ... Read More »

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Galt Museum welcomes AI to the archives team

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Artificial Intelligence has joined the archives team at the Galt Museum and Archives through an innovative AI model developed by a Swiss company specifically for archives. Head Archivist Andrew Chernevych, said this week the AI model Archipanion offers users a better and more effective way to search for images within the museum’s database. ... Read More »

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Driving a stolen car and threatening family earns woman a jail sentence

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who was caught with a stolen car and threatened to burn down a family member’s house, has pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, but won’t have to spend any more time in custody. Cheyanna Megan Williams was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to 100 days in jail, one day ... Read More »

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