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Magrath man dead in collision with semi
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023
A 78-year-old Magrath man died Wednesday night when the sport utility vehicle he was driving struck a semi-trailer from behind on Highway 3 at the intersection of Highway 509. The semi driver was uninjured. Coaldale RCMP said the initial investigation shows the semi was slowing and making a left turn when it was struck from ... Read More »
1 responseOpioid addiction continues to be a deadly problem
By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023
Chris Hibbard – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The dangers of opioids cannot be understated. Reports continue on statistics and trends related to street-drugs, opioid dependency, overdosing and deaths. Since 2016, Alberta Health Services has been tracking the usage of these drugs via the Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System, most recently updated in December of ... Read More »
6 responsesYear in review: Top stories from April to June
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year we take time to reflect back on 2023 and examine all the highs and lows, ups and downs and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. This is the second of a four-part series. APRIL Two years to the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taxpayers deserve transparency on Exhibition financial issues
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber The dawn of a new year is upon us as we ring out the old – to use an overtired cliche – this weekend. But 2023, one of turmoil and conflict, accomplishments and disasters, is ending on somewhat of a high note for city council. Days before Christmas, with ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal venues ready to ring in a new year
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
With the new year right around the corner many people are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve celebration and what a better way to celebrate than with community activities. Among events is “Ring in the New Year with Suite 33,” a New Year’s gala celebration in support of Lethbridge United Way. This event happens ... Read More »
1 responseGroup home determining needs of teen fire victims
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Fire investigators were on the scene Wednesday morning at the site of a westside fire that did an estimated $2 million in damages to three homes the day before. The Tuesday blaze on Iroquois Crescent spread from one home to houses on either side of it. The first fire crews arriving on scene ... Read More »
1 responseMP Rachael Thomas reflects on the past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Rachael Thomas looks at the year that 2023 was, the Conservative MP for Lethbridge sees both accomplishments and concerns. Thomas, in a year-end interview with The Herald recently, discussed the highs and lows of 2023. This was the first full year with a new Conservative party leader at the helm, said Thomas, ... Read More »
3 responsesFuel relief being extended in 2024
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Southern Alberta drivers who have been enjoying a respite at the gas pumps can expect prices to remain somewhat lower in the new year. The provincial government earlier this month announced its oil price-based fuel tax relief program will be reinstated on Jan. 1 so Albertans can continue to save money at the ... Read More »
1 responsePlenty to do in the city this week
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
For many, this is a week to enjoy time with the kids who are out of school until the new year. And to keep families busy, there are plenty of activities and events worth looking into this week. The City of Lethbridge on Wednesday provided media with a list of five ideas to keep families ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity rallies for residents displaced by fires
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Neighbours and members of the community as a whole have come together to support victims of the three-house fire on Boxing Day in any way they can. The Caldwell family, from “Christmas with the Caldwells” food and toy drive, live just around the corner from the homes that were ravaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year-in-review: Top stories from January – March
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year we take time to reflect back on 2023 and examine all the highs and lows, ups and downs and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. This is the first of a four-part series. JANUARY The New Democratic Party is ... Read More »
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