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Parents have little info to go on in event of teachers strike
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) announced Wednesday it intends to take job action on Oct. 6 if a deal is not reached with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), parents across the city were notified. At different times. The Lethbridge School Division, which had created a page within its website ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honouring comrades
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Following a Fallen Firefighter Memorial parade, members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, family members, dignitaries, and community members gathered at Southminster United Church for a memorial ceremony Thursday morning to honour firefighters who have died. Neil Laboske, honour guard lead and paramedic-firefighter with LFES told reporters that the ceremony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New murder mystery set right here in city
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dark scenes and laugh-out-loud moments set against the backdrop of some of Lethbridge’s most prominent landmarks is the latest work of local author Scott Charlton Paul. The fictional murder mystery novel, A Murder of Prose, follows the insatiable curiosity of reference librarian Samuel Rigondeaux and the keen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Return of the PCs: Alberta Party changes name with former UCPers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A name from Alberta’s political past has been resurrected – at least somewhat – thanks to a pair of ousted former UCP caucus members. In late August, members of the provincial Alberta Party voted 94 per cent in favour of changing its name to the Alberta Progressive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One in custody after high-risk incident
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald One person is in custody after Lethbridge Police Service blocked off a street in the Sunridge neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon to deal with what was described as a high-risk incident. Nearly five hours after police issued a request to people to avoid the  area, they said the incident had been resolved. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Coulee Fest set for Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The grounds of Lethbridge Polytechnic will once again be a hive of activity this weekend as Coulee Fest on Saturday afternoon. Coulee Fest began in 2017 as a way for Lethbridge Polytechnic to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the institution. Since then, the event has added more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Birds of Prey release an awe-inspiring experience
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a good day to fly away…to freedom. And despite overcast skies and intermittent light rain, nothing could dampen the joy of releasing six rehabilitated raptors from the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale back into the wild. The birds were all from Lethbridge and ... Read More »
2 responsesStudying the final frontier
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge just received an out of this world research grant. Literally. The Canadian Space Agency contributed a $225,000 grant to the university. The grant was announced recently by Melanie Joly, the Minister of Industry and responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec regions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA sets Oct. 6 as strike date; negotiations ongoing
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) has a date marked out to take strike action. During a press conference on Wednesday morning, ATA president Jason Schilling announced that strike action would commence on Monday, Oct. 6 if a new negotiated settlement is not reached by that date. “Our ... Read More »
1 responseMourning the fallen
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A vigil led by members of the Lethbridge Nepalese community Tuesday evening in front of City Hall honoured people killed in their homeland during protests against the government Monday. At least 22 protesters lost their lives and dozens more were injured in the capital city of Kathmandu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sign of the times: new election rules in place this year
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the 2025 Lethbridge municipal election just over a month away, residents will start noticing more signs as candidates look to advertise their campaign. The 2025 election comes with new rules for where candidates are allowed to display their campaign signs. Candidates are permitted to display signs ... Read More »
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