January 22nd, 2025

Local News

Piikani group Alberta’s first-ever Citizens on Patrol on First Nation

By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2025

The Piikani Nation has made history by being Alberta’s first-ever Citizens on Patrol on a First Nation, which is in partnership with the Alberta RCMP. The Piikani chapter began in October with its first patrol taking place Halloween night. Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association (ACOPA) is a volunteer-based initiative which uses local residents to work ... Read More »

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Red Cross offering course in pet first aid

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Many people consider cats and dogs to be members of their family, with some going as far as calling them their “babies,” but how many of those fur parents know what to do in an emergency? The Canadian Red Cross now offers an online first aid course for dogs and cats to help ... Read More »

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Boehm playing final season with Musaeus string quartet

By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2025

The Lethbridge Symphony’s Musaeus string quartet, along with special guest Joan Rogers on the clarinet, will bring beloved works by Brahms and Dvorak on Saturday evening at the Southminister United Church. Viki Hegedus, executive director of the Lethbridge Symphony Association, says attendees will enjoy conversational piece between the strings and clarinet. “Our special guest is ... Read More »

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STARS lottery looks for support for critical care

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To kick off STARS’ 40th anniversary and the launch of the 32nd annual STARS Lottery Alberta, this year STARS lottery is having its largest ever prize pool. From now until Mar. 27, Albertans can buy their tickets for a chance to win thousands of prizes, including one grand prize dream home here in ... Read More »

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Lethbridge man sharing journey of a life in ink

By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Many believe tattoos are forever and in a way they are correct. But that doesn’t mean tattoos cannot be re-worked or covered up, as a Lethbridge man has proven multiple times to a vast audience.  Remy, as he is known on social media platforms, has been sharing his ink journey ... Read More »

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Wildlife conservation lab named for professional outfitters society

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Polytechnic announced Thursday they have named their Wildlife Conservation lab after their biggest financial contributor, the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS). Over the last two years, APOS has donated nearly $350,000 to Lethbridge Polytechnic to enhance Canadian wildlife conservation which has contributed to the development and expansion of LP’s wildlife analytics ... Read More »

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Hyggen says there’s still work to be done

By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen delivered his final State of the City address of this council’s term in office Thursday during a large breakfast meeting hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. Speaking to a packed audience at the Sandman Signature Lodge hotel downtown, Hyggen addressed a wide range of subjects from ... Read More »

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WCHS to get new welding program, shop

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at Winston Churchill High School will have a brand new facility to “spark” their interest, thanks to a new partnership. Southland Trailers, in partnership with several local organizations, is helping WCHS build its own welding shop, to provide students with the opportunity to try out the ever-growing trade. The welding shop will ... Read More »

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Province to launch new ankle monitor program

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com High-risk offenders will be held accountable through Alberta’s new ankle bracelet monitoring program which began Jan 15. The program is in response to the Federal Government’s bail system, which the Alberta Government finds to be problematic. It will require offenders and accused who pose a public safety risk to be subject to 24/7 ... Read More »

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Motorcycle and Powersports Show ready to rev things up

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2025

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Get your motors running, head out on the highway! With southern Alberta’s long riding season, motorcycles are a popular form of transportation for both recreation and commuting. And soon area motorcycle enthusiasts will have a chance to see what’s new in the world of two-wheeled motorsports when the Calgary Motorcycle and Powersports Show ... Read More »

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Expanding Spanish program set to move to new school

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Registration is now open for the West Coulee Station Elementary School, where children will be learning their curriculum in English and Spanish.  With the population on the city’s westside continuously increasing, many schools are over capacity, including Coalbanks Elementary School, where the Lethbridge School Division first offered their Spanish Bilingual ... Read More »

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