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Local gov’t reps say they look forward to working with Thomas
By Lethbridge Herald on May 1st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Incumbent Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas is preparing to head back to the House of Commons after handily winning reelection Monday for a fourth term. receiving the green light to continue representing the Lethbridge Riding in Parliament for a fourth term. During her election night victory speech, ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal bikers seek divine help at second annual Blessing of the Bikes
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Enjoying the freedom of the open road on motorcycles has its risks, and motorcycle enthusiasts need all the protection they can get, both physically and spiritually. For their safety and well-being, over 100 riders gathered at the Evangelical Free (E-Free) Church of Lethbridge last Sunday, for the ... Read More »
2 responsesSvoboda has no regrets about campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalis Initiative Reporter Nathan Svoboda says he chose to run in the federal election with the goal to advocate for his community, its industries and those who are often forgotten by the government, which he believes he accomplished even though he didn’t win his riding. Svoboda received a total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FLVT students choose Willie Wonka Jr. for spring show
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Father Leonard Van Tighem School drama students are gearing up to welcome audiences to their latest production of “Willy Wonka Jr.”. The show will be running at Yates Theatre May 6-7. Dana Visser, music director of Willy Wonka Jr., says the process started in September 2024, when auditions took place, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP doesn’t care about servers, says NDP critic
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cheristina Gray, Alberta Official Opposition House Leader, says the United Conservative government has failed to support workers in the midst of an affordability crisis after her private member’s bill to protect tips earned by service workers was defeated Monday in the Legislature. Gray introduced Bill 210 back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog Waste Month reminds you to pick up the poop
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge wants to give the community the latest poop on dog poop in May, and is thus unleashing the third annual Dog Waste Awareness Month. The goal is to encourage responsible pet ownership for cleaner public spaces, and how cleaning up after their dogs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workplace safety focus of National Day of Mourning
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Monday marked National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives, become injured or fallen ill due to work-related incidents. National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the Canadian government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. Since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS church breaks ground on new westside temple
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Ground was turned on Saturday morning for the Lethbridge Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The historic ceremony marked the beginnings of Alberta’s fourth temple, the others being in Edmonton, Calgary and Cardston. The latter, finished more than a century ago in 1923, was the first in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spearman doubles Liberal votes over 2021
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Despite his loss, Liberal Party candidate and former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman, says he has no regrets and is grateful for all the support from his team, and everyone who voted for him. With more than 19,000 votes tallied as of press time, Spearman’s total more than doubled that of Liberal ... Read More »
7 responsesThomas headed back to Ottawa
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Projected to win re-election, incumbent MP Rachael Thomas thanked her staff and supporters gathered at the Paradise Canyon Golf Club Monday evening, to watch both local and national results of the Federal Election. “First off…to each and every voter who cast a ballot, whether they voted for ... Read More »
13 responsesIntroducing high school students to trades a smart step for their futures
By Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter High school should prepare students for life in the real world after graduation, whether the graduate chooses to go on to university or not. When I think back on my own high school crucible, I remember classmates who breezed through it. Others like me faced unexpected hurdles ... Read More »
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