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A âbrand newâ day dawns at U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On the first day of instruction Monday, students at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) began a new semester with a new brand and logo, a project that has been in the works for almost a year. The new branding was announced during an unveiling event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saving even more lives
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services have joined forces to save even more lives than they already do, by taking part of the Canadian Blood Servicesâ national Sirens for Life campaign. On Monday, LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh and LFES Chief Greg Adair made their own contributions to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benefits of library membership go far beyond books
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Public libraries are invaluable community resources, serving as democratic spaces that offer free access to information, education, and social support, yet many take them for granted as mere book repositories rather than essential hubs for literacy, economic development, and cultural inclusion. âThe library is a place to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rendezvous a chance to give your stuff a new home
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fall is on our doorstep and with it comes Reuse Rendezvous Round 2, which returns to Lethbridge today. Hosted by Environment Lethbridge, Reuse Rendezvous gives residents the opportunity to give away unwanted gently used items to their friends and neighbours. Participating in Reuse Rendezvous is easy: after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AISH changes will help, not harm: Nixon
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is working on creating a new disability benefit for those with permanent disabilities who are able to work, without being penalized for earning money. Jason Nixon, minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, along with Marika Giesen, acting assistant deputy minister of Employment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says UCP to blame for high unemployment rate in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi didnât pull any punches during a news conference addressing unemployment Friday afternoon. A new labour force statistics report by the government of Alberta shows the province has the second highest unemployment rate in Canada at 8.4 per cent, only behind Newfoundland and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking people who want to make a difference
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The city of Lethbridge is seeking residents wanting to make a difference in their community by applying to be on one of city councilâs boards, commissions and committees (BCCs). Ryan Westerson, legislative services manager, said the recruitment campaign is now open and will run until Oct. 24 âWe are looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benefits of library membership go far beyond books
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Public libraries are invaluable community resources, serving as democratic spaces that offer free access to information, education, and social support, yet many take them for granted as mere book repositories rather than essential hubs for literacy, economic development, and cultural inclusion. âThe library is a place to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-year-old charged with attempted murder of own brother
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service announced Friday a 12-year-old boy has been charged with the attempted murder of his seven-year-old brother. Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon in charge of the Criminal Investigation Section, told media Friday afternoon that on Aug. 27, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Lethbridge Police responded to a report that a seven-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nothing plain about a cheese pizza
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a world where both pizza âsize and toppingsâ matter, is there a place for the humble cheese pizza? National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5 answers with a resounding âyes.â It celebrates the classic and foundational cheese pizza, recognizing its status as a staple and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help is available for those thinking of suicide
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Every year, approximately 4,500 people in Canada die by suicide, which is equivalent to 12 people taking their own lives every day. September is Suicide Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day is on Sept. 10. Both aim to raise awareness not only of people lost to ... Read More »
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