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Stopping DED in its tracks
By Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge’s urban forest is free from Dutch Elm Disease (DED) after a small threat five years ago, and the City needs your help to keep it that way. Back in August of 2020, lab tests confirmed that two trees planted on public land in the Uplands neighbourhood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikka Yuko chief Day-Miles earns rare certification
By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Michelle Day-Miles, executive director of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and long-time advocate for tourism in the region, has achieved the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation—a designation only 400 people in the world have. The certification is the highest individual credential in the tourism industry, awarded by Destinations International to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseLive 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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
4 responsesAnnie 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 »
1 responseTate 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 »
Be the first to comment!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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