March 3rd, 2025

Local News

Flag-raising draws attention to multiple myeloma

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023

When it comes to our health it is important to stay vigilant and aware of risks that can crop up as we get older. In an effort to create awareness, members from a local myeloma support group raised the Myeloma Canada flag at City Hall for March Myeloma Awareness Month on Monday. Group leader Brian ... Read More »

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Brain Awareness Week kicks off with open house

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023

The University of Lethbridge held a Saturday open house for the public to learn more about the brain and the world-renowned research being done at the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience. The open house was conducted ahead of Brain Awareness Week which started Monday. “It’s really an opportunity for the community to come and see ... Read More »

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McCain investing $600 million to double Coaldale operation

By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2023

Erika Mathieu – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com McCain foods has announced a $600 million investment in southern Alberta which it says will double the size of the Coaldale McCains facility and bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. McCain Foods president and CEO Max Koeune said the development in Alberta is the largest-ever investment in ... Read More »

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Time change has impact on health

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023

It’s that time a year again – you get to lose an hour of sleep Saturday night because of Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving begins Sunday and though modern-technology does the hard work for us, don’t forget to set that annoying oven clock forward one-hour Sunday. This time of year, we lose an hour as ... Read More »

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Phillips gets five years in fatal Coalhurst collision case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who slammed into a vehicle more than three years ago, killing the elderly driver, has been sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary. Wesley Brian Phillips was sentenced this week in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where he pleaded guilty to one count of failing to provide a ... Read More »

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Fair helps spark student interest in science

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students, staff and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy the seventh annual St. Teresa of Calcutta School’s science fair Thursday with projects from students in Grades 1 to Grade 6. Science Fair organizer Annie Greeno said a science fair has been staged every year since the school opened its doors ... Read More »

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U of L professor talks about storytelling and reconciliation

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023

As a part of Indigenous Awareness Week, the University of Lethbridge presented seminars on Indigenous history and culture. Don McIntyre, a professor at the University’s Dhillon School of Business on Thursday hosted one of the sessions, exploring ideas of identity, labels, societal changes, and cultural shifts, but he focused primarily on Indigenous storytelling. He captured ... Read More »

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Allied Arts Council looks to strike a musical note this summer

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023

The Allied Arts Council is hunting for musicians for their summer programs, Tara Gillanders, the projects and membership manager of the Allied Arts Council, said in a recent interview. “Every year we do a lot of programming and I’m always looking for musicians, either individuals or groups. I do have opportunities all through the year. ... Read More »

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G.S. Lakie puts its own spin on ‘Wizard of Oz’

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com G.S. Lakie Middle School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a collaborative production this past week that highlighted all the performing arts and design programs offered at the school. Staff and students took on the Wizard of Oz for their big show, and they gave it a middle school twist. One of four directors, ... Read More »

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Juno Awards honouring Ron Sakamoto

By Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nobody believed Ron Sakamoto could establish a successful career as a music promoter based in Lethbridge. It’s too small, the doubters said. It’s too far away from major centers. But Sakamoto had faith in himself and he has proved  the naysayers wrong in a lengthy career in which he’s worked ... Read More »

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YWCA recognizes women of distinction

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 47th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards on Wednesday recognized six women for their contributions to the community in different ways and this year a couple of changes were announced. The YWCA Women of Distinction awards recognize those women who through their own initiative, ability, and effort, have made exemplary achievements in ... Read More »

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