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Ag students to receive SMRID scholarships
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) announced $30,000 in funding to recipients of the 2025-26 Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarships. Each year, the SMRID awards up to 15 annual scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to students from across the District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving Machine, Shoebox make holiday giving easy
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In almost every Christmas movie, the antagonist often learns the true meaning of Christmas is often helping others and spreading joy. Right here in Lethbridge, there are many ways to give back and bring holiday cheer for those in the community who are less fortunate. While many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind motorists to slow down on icy streets
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While it may have come later than normal, Southern Alberta received its first blanket of snow—which then melted and froze—and Lethbridge Police are reminding drivers adjust their driving for the conditions. Sgt. Tony Ramatowski, of the traffic response for LPS, says with the added snow and ice, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief Mehdizadeh earns CMHA workplace award
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region awarded Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh the 2025 Workplace Wellness Award during their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday. The award recognizes and celebrates people or organizations who are setting the standard for organizational wellbeing by prioritizing employee health and well-being through effective ... Read More »
1 responseATA head says classroom report a good first step
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta Education’s Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team report doesn’t bring up anything new, says the president of the Alberta Teachers Association. But the union does agree with some of the reports recommendations, including hiring more teachers to lower student-teacher ratios, hiring more educational assistants, and allowing greater flexibility in scheduling mandated ... Read More »
1 responseSmith says report is a roadmap for classes
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team has concluded its work and submitted the final report to Alberta’s government. Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides, released the report on Friday, saying it identifies key challenge areas and provides seven recommendations to address rising aggression and complexity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toys for Tots lets parents keep their dignity
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Salvation Army’s Toys for Tots campaign is getting ready to welcome parents to “shop” for Christmas presents for their children beginning on Dec. 10. Lt. Zach Marshall, community ministry’s officer with the Salvation Army Lethbridge said this year they are expecting to help 500 children. “The way the program works ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels needed to help shovel snow for neighbours
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With winter just around the corner, community members in need of help shoveling their snow in the towns of Coaldale and Coalhurst can receive assistance from the Snow Angels program. The Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is bringing back the Snow Angels program in Coaldale and Coalhurst after a successful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shop of Wonders helps clients afford Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald MyCityCare’s Shop of Wonders is ready to welcome parents in the community to “shop” for their children’s Christmas presents and they are asking for donations. Tanya Lister, program co-ordinator, said this is their first year in their location and they were really excited to set up their Shop of Wonders. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech to host second annual Winter Fest
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Winter Fest is coming back for the second year, along with the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan on its only stop in Lethbridge on Thursday. On Nov. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility entrance on the south side of campus, those in attendance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province will end hybrid work for public servants
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2025
Southern Alberta Newspapers The province is ending its interim hybrid work policy starting in February. The Alberta government announced last month that employees of the Alberta Public Service will be required to return to a five day per week in-office schedule beginning Feb. 1. A statement from the Deputy Ministers’ Council in October stated that ... Read More »
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