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Smile cookie a sweet deal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is taking place this week and the Interfaith Food Bank will be receiving half the proceeds while the other half goes to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. From Monday to Sunday, all locations within the city will be selling white chocolate sugar cookies with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International powwow draws crowd of thousands
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The inaugural Omahk’sitapiimiks Paskaani Interagency Celebration wrapped-up Sunday at Excite Lethbridge after three days of celebrating community, children, youth and families from the communities of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The three-day powwow, hosted by Siksika Nation Family Services, Piikani Family Services and Montana’s Blackfeet Nation gathered hundreds of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness is the key to newcomer experience
By Lethbridge Herald on November 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The biggest challenges for an immigrant landing anywhere are almost universally language barriers, finding employment and affordable housing, cultural adjustment, and social isolation, all of which can be compounded by discrimination and legal hurdles. Newcomers to Alberta deserve a warm welcome and Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) Immigrant ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s time again to get a Glow on
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Glow Lethbridge is back for its third year to kick off the holiday season, this time with a fairy tale theme at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Paul Kingsmith, director of event development for Excite Lethbridge shared that the lights are on, the bouncy castles are inflated, Santa and Mrs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous mom has personal stake in missing and murdered women cause
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A woman whose daughter’s body was found dismembered is walking thousands of kilometres to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. According to Statistics Canada, between 2009-2021 Indigenous women represented between five to seven per cent of all homicide victims, while only representing two-three per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree for the show
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival will return Sunday for its 31st year, with a new location to give more people an opportunity to view the trees and take on other Christmas activities as well. The decorating process and the creation of the displays began Friday morning to get ... Read More »
1 responseDonation helps kickstart Angel Tree campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Family Services 33rd annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign officially launched on Friday, and their three-year presenting sponsor Avonlea Homes, presented them with a substantial financial donation. During the launch of the campaign at one of their show homes, Ron Tyslau from Avonlea Homes, presented the Angel Tree Campaign with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual health care filling a void in Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for Community Wellbeing grant money
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has announced that they are now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Community Wellbeing call for proposals. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community social development said Thursday that this is an opportunity for community groups, non-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations if they are working towards non-profit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doria looking to represent diverse community on council
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Newcomer Rufa Doria enters her new role on Lethbridge city council with a variety of skills and backgrounds, and says she’s honoured to represent the ... Read More »
1 responseSAAG Holiday Market is back
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the holidays right around the corner, ‘tis the season for Christmas markets galore leading up to Christmas Eve; including the annual Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Holiday Market happening today and Saturday. “Shoppers have the chance to get artwork, handmade items all from local vendors and ... Read More »
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