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Magrath Days continue this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local journalism Initiative Reporter The annual Magrath Days celebration weekend kicked off Thursday night with a rodeo and concert from local talent Trevor Panczak. While the Magrath Agriculture Society has held a rodeo during the weekend celebration, this is the first year they held a concert in the Magrath Agriculture Arena. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judges have high praise for Nikka Yuko gardens
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is participating in the 31st Edition of Communities in Bloom, a nationally recognized program that celebrates community enhancement through environmental sustainability, garden development and cultural heritage preservation. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes community revitalization and sustainability through friendly competition and educational ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strategic plan to help guide Tourism Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Tourism Lethbridge board of directors has officially begun the development of a new strategic plan that will guide the organization into its next chapter. Recently appointed board chair Greg Robinson said the current plan was developed for the period between 2021-25, and while its core pillars remain relevant, the board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New book explores struggles of early Chinese immigrants to Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A newly released book is showcasing a forgotten chapter in Canadian history as the author shares stories collected from Chinese Canadians across the country, and information found through in-depth research of various documents and photographs. “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act,” written by Catherine Clement, includes a story ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AISH recipients call foul over regulations and red tape
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A trio of AISH recipients in the city are saying new requirements by the province are inhumane and will end up costing the government in the long run. People who receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped have a requirement to apply for any and all supports ... Read More »
1 responseAssisted Living Alberta gets new CEO
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government has appointed a chief executive officer of Assisted Living Alberta, the provincial continuing care agency. Gord Johnston, who has experience as a public servant and affordable housing executive, assumes the role on Aug. 1. Lethbridge physician Dr.Sayeh Zielke, who served as the interim CEO and chair of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cemetery tours offer new insight into city’s history
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter History is literally all around us, and Lethbridge residents often walk or drive by historical buildings and places not knowing their historical significance. The Lethbridge Historical Society (LHS) is hosting a Summer Tour Series, offering various walking tours throughout the city to explore this history. These tours, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Live-Aid showed what humanity is capable of
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Forty years ago this month, Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox created history with Live-Aid, a massive two-continent fundraising concert to provide relief for famine-stricken Ethiopia. The concert on July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, was viewed ... Read More »
1 responseArts council welcomes new funding
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The announcement of a boost in provincial funding for the arts is being met with optimism by the executive director of the city’s allied Arts Council. “It’s great to hear that this government is championing the arts and increasing their commitment,” said Steven Foord. “Lots of good things to hear from what’s been said so far,” The Alberta government on Thursday announce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New board chair has high hopes for polytechnic
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic board of governors has welcomed a new chair, after Michael Marcotte completed his maximum six-year term as board chair in June. In his place, the Alberta government had appointed Janene Moch to a three-year term, which began June 30. Moch says the new title has not quite sunk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City housing prices among highest in AB
By Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The median price of a house sold in Lethbridge last  month was the second highest of seven major Alberta communities, and its year-over-year average price growth was nine per cent. That median price of a home here was $427,740 which trailed only the price in Calgary, which was $595,000. In third ... Read More »
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