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Thomas kicks off Conservative campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three-time Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas launched her campaign for re-election with a rousing speech to a large, impassioned crowd on Tuesday night. Thomas, who was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015, stood in front of a podium and emphatically said “Campaign ’25, here we go” before launching into her Conservative ... Read More »
12 responsesGreen candidate spurred to action by coal issue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Green Party of Canada has entered the electoral race locally through Lethbridge’s candidate Amber Murray, who is looking to make federal water protection a priority. “I feel like I was literally pulled off the couch to do this. I am very interested in politics, but I was not interested in running until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council reverses course on LDE reporting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday reversed course on a recommendation made by the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee on financial reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. The SPC, which consists of mayor and all members council, voted 7-2 on March 13 to that monthly reporting of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition ... Read More »
1 responseCity council again proclaims Green Shirt Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously declared April 7 Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. Council supported an official business motion made by Mayor Blaine Hyggen to make the declaration in honour of Logan Boulet, who died from injuries sustained in the crash of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team’s bus with a semi-trailer unit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Powwow celebrates Stone Pipe Days at Lethbridge Polytechnic
By Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic is hosting their annual Stone Pipe Days, which commemorates the day the institution received its Blackfoot name. In 2017 Peter Moccasin, Kainai Kaahsinnooik (Grandparent) gifted the then-Lethbridge College with the Blackfoot name Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan, which translates to “stone pipe,” along with a stone pipe which is ... Read More »
4 responsesFirst-time candidate to run for People’s Party of Canada
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2025
Community values, individual freedom and fiscal responsibility are top priorities for Lethbridge’s People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate. Clara Piedalue is a single parent who has raised her family in the city for the past 17 years. She has worked as a business broker for nearly a decade, and says she’s witnessed first-hand the impact ... Read More »
4 responsesFormer mayor Chris Spearman running for Liberals in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman will be representing the Liberal Party of Canada in the Lethbridge riding when voters go to the polls April 28 to elect a new federal government. Spearman, who now lives in the Pincher Creek area, didn’t run for re-election in the 2021 municipal election and has since become a ... Read More »
5 responsesChanges to auto insurance act could improve support for injured in vehicle collisions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Albertans injured in vehicle collisions could get income support and retirement benefits if the Alberta government passes new legislation that was introduced Monday. The province on Monday announced that its Automobile Insurance Act “would bring in key changes to Alberta’s auto insurance system and establish improved access to health and medical benefits for ... Read More »
1 responseYouth One Gala a fancy party for a good cause
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2025
Community members are encouraged to get glammed up on Saturday evening to support Youth One’s youth programs. The goal for this year’s Black-Tie Gala, which is presented by Allied Marketing Group, is $150,000, to fund 100 youth. The evening will begin with cocktails at 5:30 at the Sandman Signature Ballroom. This year there will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real books still important, says U of L professor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge will be hosting the final PUBlic Professor Series talk of the season this Thursday, where professor Robin Bright will talk about reading. Bright, a professor of education at the university, says her talk will provide a snapshot of what reading looks like across Canada, how many people engage in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelter expansion will more than double capacity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Wellness Shelter is undergoing an expansion of almost 16,000 sq. feet and while there has been delays, the contractors are working to have it finished as soon as possible. The current shelter capacity is 90 beds, though it has been forced at times to accommodate ... Read More »
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