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City expert speaks on challenges of policing Black youth
By Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A criminal justice instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic did his doctoral dissertation on the policing of Black youth in both Calgary and Lethbridge, and spoke about his findings at the Galt Museum on Thursday evening. Ibrahim Turay interviewed several Black youths about their encounters with police between 2019 ... Read More »
1 responseDolly Parton library coming to town
By Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has finally arrived in Lethbridge, and a local teacher is one of the co-chairs of the program that’s helping kids discover a love for reading at an early age. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth ... Read More »
1 responseRattlesnake season in the areas isn’t cause for alarm: experts
By Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Spring in Lethbridge sees many natural elements and animals returning, but one of them is feared and misunderstood above all the rest: the rattlesnake. Despite the notorious stories of rattlesnake bites, the number of bites a year is actually very low, and the truth is, no one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environment Week kicks off in city with tree planting
By Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Environment Lethbridge is embarking on a Living Cities project and in partnership with the City of Lethbridge, they installed a new drought-resilient garden on Friday in Tartan Park in West Highlands to kick off Environment Week. Environment Week is a national event held during the first week of June that celebrates ... Read More »
2 responsesFish were optional when it came to walleye opener fun
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald When the Victoria Day weekend rolled around a couple of weeks ago, I  spent a lot of time reminiscing about the early days of the 1980s when I learned that the opening of the Ontario walleye season coincided with those three days off. Being an Albertan, I wasn’t familiar with the significance ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Kidney Walk kicks off Saturday at Henderson Lake
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative This year’s Kidney Walk is stepping up to help meet increased need within southern Alberta. “With increased requests for our short-term financial assistance in southern Alberta, our kidney patients need your support more than ever,” says Mike Brodie, manager community programs, southern Alberta branch of the Kidney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head of new local recovery society has lived experience
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Lethbridge woman has launched a non-profit that has a different approach to recovery, one that includes community and shows those who have graduated rehab programs that it’s possible to have fun without substances. Rebecca Barley created Sobriety and Healing Activity-based Recovery Program Society (SHARP) after noticing ... Read More »
1 responseThere’ll be an extra Whoop-Up Day this year
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald If Whoop-Up Days is already good, an extra day can only make them better, right? The Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Thursday that Whoop-Up Days will be a little longer this year, as they have added an extra day of programming, known as Whoop-Up Wrap-Up on Sunday Aug. 24. The Wrap-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi ready for by-election
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is ready to finally fight for a seat in the Alberta legislature. On Thursday, Nenshi officially launched his campaign to seek election in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona, which was vacated by his predecessor, former Premier Rachel Notley. Nenshi, a former mayor of Calgary, was joined in ... Read More »
1 responseIncentive program to help lure biz to area
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A new development, expansion and retention incentive program will provide tax breaks for some local businesses that spend more than $2 million in the community. City council gave the program the thumbs-up at its meeting Tuesday. The pilot program, which will be reviewed in 18 months, will provide  grants tied to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New map can help you plan summer outings
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald When looking for things to do, places to visit and adventures to embark upon this summer, many folks find themselves wondering if those opportunities exist in the city or if they have to travel elsewhere. What many may not know is that Lethbridge has a lot to offer, from fun activities ... Read More »
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