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All aboard! The Holiday Train is coming to town
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
AlejandraPulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Lethbridge on Saturday with the Bare Naked Ladies to raise funds, awareness, and donations for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Emily Beilby, executive administrator of the Lethbridge Food Bank says they are expecting a large crowd and hopefully just as many donations. “Every couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City couple still stealing Christmas 30 years later
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christmas decorations can take on a life of their own: start with one simple homemade wooden Grinch poking out of a chimney placed atop a roof in 1995, add at least one new decoration continually every year and the next thing you know Lethbridge has its very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to host double-header
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) will be hosting a double-header at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization today. At noon the topic will be “We won’t cancel us: How can we discuss gender and sexuality across the Liberal-Conservative divide?” The evening presentation will be: “Elbows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘High School Musical’ show a family affair for WCHS
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winston Churchill High School (WCHS) students performing in a musical about the lives of high school students, so it shouldn’t be a stretch for them to get into character. However, this isn’t just any musical but the stage version of Disney’s massively successful High School Musical (HSM). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday hampers get boost from Smile Cookie donation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Interfaith Food Bank has received a significant donation from the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign proceeds just in time to help with their Christmas food hampers. With an original goal of $40,000 the campaign raised just over $47,000 which translates into over $23,000 for the Interfaith Food Bank as the proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A guilty plea has been entered for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his seven-year-old brother, and he will remain in custody awaiting sentencing. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been in custody since his arrest in August. The matter appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up speed limit permanantly drops to 70 kh/h
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The speed on Whoop-Up Drive has been permanently changed to 70 km/h to improve road safety and reduce the risk of serious collisions. Darwin Juell, general manager of transportation and transit said the change of speed has been in the works for the last few years. “We are keeping the speed ... Read More »
3 responsesSail and Bail challenge back for its 21st year
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some of the sharpest young minds from across Southern Alberta will be at the University of Lethbridge on Wednesday for the 21st annual Sail and Bail cardboard boat race. Five teams will compete in either the junior (Grades 7-9) or Senior (Grades 10-12) The event is run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday cooking on a budget
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the holidays around the corner and food prices continuing to rise, many find themselves looking for traditional, yet wallet-friendly meals and the Lethbridge Polytechnic is sharing some tips straight out of their kitchen. Chef Mark Dieser, manager of food Services and school of Culinary Arts, shared Tuesday that people don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No ice is safe ice
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the recent fluctuating temperatures, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to be safe around bodies of water that may seem frozen enough to be on them. Jaydon McCarthy, co-team lead with the water rescue team with LFES said they usually start their annual message by saying no ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisdom Council brings insight to Addictions & Mental Health
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council will provide Indigenous advice, guidance and cultural insight to strengthen the province’s recovery-oriented care. The council will serve as a space for collaborative dialogue between Indigenous partners and Alberta’s government, ensuring Indigenous voices, knowledge and lived experiences are meaningfully ... Read More »
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