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Renaissance man Rick trades paintbrush for word processor
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s Rick Gillis put away his art supplies and turned a new page in his creative life a few years ago when he penned his first novel. Now Gillis is ready to launch another with an event on Oct. 3 at Analog Books from 6 until 8 p.m. The Blairmore native ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province extending rate cap for insurance
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government has put the brakes on higher rate premium increases for drivers. The government announced on Wednesday it is extending the rate cap for one more year, meaning drivers with good records will continue to see a 7.5 per cent cap when their premiums come due for renewal this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP want minimum wage hike
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta NDP is raising the alarm about the minimum wage in the province. In an interview with the Herald on Wednesday, NDP opposition leader Naheed Nenshi said the provincial government should have been more proactive with the issue. “They ought to have been doing this for ... Read More »
4 responsesJob fair a chance to connect
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Job fairs are a valuable opportunity for job seekers to meet with prospective employers, and Teamworks Career Centre, in partnership with The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Community Job Fair today at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre (in Salon A, B & C). There will be more ... Read More »
1 responseSupport teams in place to help in search for missing boy
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald CROWSNEST PASS – Community members across southern Alberta have come together with one goal in mind: to find five-year-old Darius Macdougall. RCMP confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the search for Macdougall continues in full force, with every responding unit working together to their fullest capacity. “Today, RCMP can confirm that the following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas introduces sex offender bill
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas has introduced a private member’s bill calling for the government to end sentence reductions for sexual predators. Bill C-246, introduced on Tuesday, calls for the Criminal Code to be amended requiring courts to impose consecutive sentences on people convicted of sexual offences.If passed, the bill would see those convicted not receive reduced sentences. “For over a ... Read More »
4 responsesWorld-class exhibitors coming to card show
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trading card enthusiasts from across will make their way to the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre this weekend for the Southern Alberta Trading Card Show. Don Bowles, owner of The Vault Sports Cards and Collectibles in Lethbridge and is one of the organizers of the event, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith lays out new priorities for education
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald In a mandate letter sent by Premier Danielle Smith to Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides on Monday, the premier highlights some his accomplishments while also asking for his commitment to complete various tasks. Some of the highlighted accomplishments include: the establishment of policies for preserving choice for children and ... Read More »
3 responsesMobile screening units for breast cancer get an upgrade
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In Alberta, one in seven women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial because it dramatically improves survival rates and allows for less aggressive and more effective treatments. Breast cancer screening is now being performed in two brand-new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5-year-old still missing in Crowsnest Pass
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Reporter The search continues for Darius Macdougall. The five-year-old was last seen on Sunday morning walking with his family approximately 2.5 miles south of the Island Lake Campground. Cpl. Gina Slaney, a public information officer with the Alberta RCMP, says the police are being very thorough when it comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province vows not to enforce gun buyback
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government will not be co-operating with the federal government on its new firearms buyback program. The province stated on Tuesday afternoon it won’t be enforcing what it calls a “gun grab,” saying it’s not an enforcement priority in Alberta. The federal government will begin a buyback of assault-style firearms ... Read More »
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