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Province vows not to enforce gun buyback
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government will not be co-operating with the federal government on its new firearms buyback program. The province stated on Tuesday afternoon it won’t be enforcing what it calls a “gun grab,” saying it’s not an enforcement priority in Alberta. The federal government will begin a buyback of assault-style firearms ... Read More »
1 responseAnd the race is on
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the 2025 municipal election just around the corner, the City of Lethbridge is sharing information about the voting process, candidates and a projected timeline for results. Bonnie Hilford, City Clerk and Returning Officer, says the City has an official candidate list after the 24-hour period for candidates to be able ... Read More »
1 responseCochlear implants an exciting option for hearing loss
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Although hearing loss is often associated with aging, unaddressed or improperly treated hearing loss in children can cause significant, long-lasting effects on their speech and language development, social-emotional well-being, academic performance, and future educational and employment opportunities. The first line of treatment for hearing loss is hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truth and Reconciliation week an opportunity to learn
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sept. 22 is widely known as the first day of fall, it is also the anniversary of Treaty 7 and the kick-off for Truth and Reconciliation Week. Truth and Reconciliation Day has been observed as a federal statutory holiday, with many provinces such as British Columbia, Manitoba, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coalhurt opens town’s first off-leash dog park
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Although the “dog days of Summer” officially ended Sunday with the last day of summer, on the first day of fall Monday, the Town of Coalhurst officially cut the ribbon on a new off-leash dog park on the northeast corner of town. The enclosed four-acre park’s features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to study possible irrigation upgrade projects
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government is investigating the possibility of building a dam on the Belly River and making improvements to the Waterton and St. Mary Headworks System. The province has hired WSP Canada to conduct the study which includes a proposed reservoir five kilomentres northwest of Mountain View in Cardston County on the Belly River. ... Read More »
6 responsesDeadline is Monday for election candidates
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald Anyone wanting to run in the upcoming municipal election has until Monday at noon to file their nomination papers with the City Clerk. Those interested in becoming candidates for any of the various positions available must first file a notice of intent, then the nomination papers, financial information and contact information with the ... Read More »
2 responsesSafety first makes for a better autumn motorcycle experience
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Autumn is almost here, but for motorcycle enthusiasts that doesn’t mean it’s time to bring out the trickle chargers and stow away the gear yet. Southern Alberta’s climate can accommodate riding late into the year, so riders can be tempted to keep their machines on the road as long as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of fish taken out of Magrath pond
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Magrath is schooling its residents on the dangers of releasing fish into waterways after a major infestation of goldfish in the storm pond located at the entrance of the town. The Town was alerted by residents who saw goldfish in the pond, which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers, province appear closer to agreement
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Thursday the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) met in an Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) resolution conference and shortly after, multiple things took place. The Central Table Bargaining Committee chair, Peter MacKay, resigned effective immediately. He shared on his Facebook profile – Petermackayteacher that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The write stuff
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Public Library (LPL’s) 15th Word on the Street (WOTS) Festival kicks off today, an annual event celebrating literacy and literature with a lineup of authors, panel discussions, demonstrations, live music, activities, a marketplace, and food trucks. Literacy is defined as the ability to read, write, ... Read More »
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