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Local tourism workersâ contributions celebrated
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Tourism Lethbridge celebrated frontline workers within the industry by throwing a party for them on Wednesday afternoon, where they could win prizes and early access to an app that linked them to tourist attractions across the city. Erin Crane, CEO of Tourism Lethbridge said it is important to them to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to hear about snow plowing program success
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Governance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will be asked to recommend that council approve for the 2025-26 winter season a continuation of snow plowing to the right with a subscription-based windrow assistance service on a trial basis. Juliane Ruck, the Cityâs transportation operations manager, will submit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mandatory inspection of boats to start June 1
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald All watercraft being brought into Alberta will be subject to mandatory inspections starting June 1 for invasive mussles. The province is launching the inspections for anyone travelling across the southern or eastern borders with a boat, kayak, jet ski or other watercraft to prevent zebra and quagga mussels entering Alberta waterways. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province speeds up Coalhurst school project
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government has announced itâs speeding up the construction of 11 previously announced school projects across the province, including one within the Palliser School Division to modernize Coalhurst High School. Palliser School Division Superintendent, Dave Driscoll says they are extremely pleased to see the design phase of the Coalhurst High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here there be dragons
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative After a 10-month selection cycle, six local dragon boat athletes have paddled their way to top spots on the 18U and 24U National Dragon Boat teams. They will compete at the 17th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to be part of Smithâs research team for U.S. relations
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Premier Danielle Smith announced Friday that her government is launching a research initiative to better understand and respond to United States policy shifts that impact the province. The New North America Initiative, led by the University of Calgaryâs School of Public Policy, is a partnership between researchers from across Alberta, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Gas man cometh
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter AÂ Â household name in Canadian comedy will be right here in Lethbridge next week for two very special events. Brent Butt, stand-up comedy icon and the visionary behind Corner Gas, the most successful sitcom in Canadian history, is making his first stop at the Yates Memorial Theatre this ... Read More »
1 responseCamping reservations up in provincial parks
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With camping season here, many Canadians are sticking around to enjoy the beautiful scenery this province has to offer, instead of heading down to the United States during the trading war and economic upheaval caused by tariffs. Even though is early into the camping season, in a statement obtained by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local bikers don their fanciest duds to take part in Distinguished Gentlemenâs Ride
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Sunday, a group of seven motorcycle enthusiasts dressed in their Sunday best joined other riders worldwide for the 2025 Distinguished Gentlemanâs Ride (DGR); a global motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and menâs mental health programs on behalf of the Movember Foundation. ... Read More »
1 responseHatrixâs bare-bones production of âOur Townâ relies on story
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Richard Amery For The Herald Local theatre company Hatrix Theatre takes a trip back to the turn of the century for their production of Thornton Wilderâs Pulitzer Prize-winning play âOur Town,â happening May 22-31 on Thursday through Saturday each week at the McNally Community Centre. âItâs the most beautiful play ever written ,â said director Karolyn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta School of Ag another step closer to fruition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its meeting earlier this month, Cypress County council agreed in principle to ... Read More »
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