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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 »
Be the first to comment!Recall effort deserves more than just the invisible man
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Regular readers might remember my column in the Nov. 28 Herald, where I talked, in part, about how I believed the recall efforts across the province were “A Mickey Mouse attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election…Most of them have very little depth and don’t offer anything ... Read More »
12 responsesPolytech cracks Top 10 of research colleges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic continues to climb the ranks among Canada’s top research colleges, rising one spot from 2024 and ranking ninth this year. According to a report by Research Infosource inc. the polytechnic reached ninth among the top 50 institutions in the country. Andrew Dunlop, associate vice-president, research said it is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals still on the hunt for recall organizer
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nearly two weeks after a recall petition for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf was approved by Elections Alberta, speculation is swirling about the campaign and a total lack of action by its organizer. Many residents in the riding, along with other Albertans, are concerned about the legitimacy ... Read More »
1 responseFoundation grant reflects community’s generosity
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association has received a $15,000 grant Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Community Priorities Fund Grant to purchase new glassless mirrors for dance groups using the Multicultural Centre. This is one of 36 projects and initiatives the Community Foundation is supporting with grants totalling $528,795 through ... Read More »
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