March 3rd, 2025

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Welcome to the Age of Electric

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Welcome to the Age of Electric. With global automakers increasing their introduction of all-electric vehicles, a new era of transportation is quickly emerging. As the impacts of climate change loom large, the polluting internal combustion engine is gradually going the way of the dinosaur whose remains provide their fuel. Since the first electrics ... Read More »

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Ag-Expo a one stop shop for both farmers and vendors

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023

The 2023 Ag-Expo at Exhibition Park wrapped up on Thursday and there was a lot to take in. The event was spread throughout the pavilions and looked like a high-end shopping mall for farmers. Agricultural businesses and manufacturers went all out with a variety of eye-catching displays and high-tech dazzle. The exhibits advertised farm equipment, ... Read More »

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Photo Fusion images capture inspiration

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2023

The Lethbridge Photography Club is calling all shutterbugs to come out to its free Photo Fusion event this Monday and Tuesday at Casa from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for two evenings of digital shows presented by members, showcasing their pictures to the public. “We have done this for a long time, we used to ... Read More »

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Chamber welcomes Finance Minister for budget speech

By Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2023

Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Finance Minister Travis Toews spoke to a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday after releasing the province’s 2023 budget this week. His brief visit to Lethbridge gave the Chamber’s CEO, Cyndi Bester, an opportunity to publicly address the favourable developments in the budget. “I always enjoy ... Read More »

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Ag-Expo marking 70 years of farming innovation

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023

Today is the last day to check out the 2023 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair currently on at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. This year the Ag-Expo was presented by Farm Credit Canada, showcasing nearly 300 exhibitors. The show brings exhibitors from across the globe to gather in Lethbridge to check out the top ... Read More »

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River Ridge residents oppose nearby supportive housing units

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023

Some residents and board members of the River Ridge condominium complex are pushing back against further rezoning and development at the Castle Apartments. The apartments, located at 221-2 Ave S, are one block east of the River Ridge community and run by the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA). The LHA offers supportive housing units in the ... Read More »

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Former Lethbridge psychiatrist charged with sexual assault

By Lethbridge Herald on March 2nd, 2023

Lethbridge Police have charged a former Lethbridge psychiatrist with the sexual assault of a patient. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Duane Bevans, 77, of Provo, Utah. In 2020 the Lethbridge Police Service took carriage of an historic sexual assault investigation after a female reported that she had been sexually assaulted ... Read More »

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ASBG receive funding for marketing strategies

By Trevor Busch - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 2nd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDeditor@tabertimes.com As part of a major federal investment announced recently for southern Alberta through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) have received nearly a quarter of a million dollars to evaluate new market opportunities for sugar production. Through the federal government’s Regional Innovations Ecosystems (RIE) program, the ASBG received ... Read More »

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Play in the workplace reduces stress

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023

Matt Leung believes a person is never too old to play. Leung, who was the keynote speaker during a Play Summit at the Lethbridge Public Library on Tuesday, encourages play, and stresses the importance of adopting play in the workplace. “I specialize in talking about the importance of play,” Leung said during the Summit. “Not ... Read More »

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School divisions celebrate funds for new school projects

By Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the provincial budget 2023 announcement, both Lethbridge school divisions had something to celebrate. A new westside elementary school for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and the modernization of Galbraith Elementary School in the Lethbridge School Division.  The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division board of trustees chair Carmen Mombourquette ... Read More »

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City lab services under new management

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Community lab services in Lethbridge, Brooks and Medicine Hat have transitioned from Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) to DynaLIFE Medical Labs.   Alberta Health Services, APL and DynaLIFE said in a joint news release that the change, implemented in large urban centres across the province that have alternate community lab locations to serve clients, is ... Read More »

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