August 23rd, 2025

Local News

For the love of lizards

By Lethbridge Herald on August 14th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lizards are often considered “mini-dinosaurs” which may contribute to their appeal as pets. Reptile enthusiasts are often drawn to their unique and prehistoric look, which can evoke a sense of wonder and connection to a long-lost primeval world. The word “dinosaur” translates from Greek as “terrible lizard” ... Read More »

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Tales from the angry, abusive complaints department

By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2025

Scott Sakatch Lethbridge Herald Editor For me, there’s one big question that takes precedence over all others when it comes to modern society. No, I don’t mean “Why did people with functioning brains vote for Donald Trump?” or “What more evidence do people need to finally get that climate change is an existential threat?” or ... Read More »

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Cancer Foundation lottery jackpot is biggest one ever

By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In 2024 nearly 250,000 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer, nearly 24,000 of them in Alberta. Funding for continuous research for a cure, and for continual treatment programs province-wide, is vital, and the Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery provides just that.. With its largest prize ever, the 2025 Foundation ... Read More »

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Where are the grandmas? Jean’s book will tell you

By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The new children’s picture book by local author Jean McCarthy, “Where Did All the Grandmas Go?” has hit the shelves of Analog Books. McCarthy says her book is inspired by the strong, active women chasing joy on the slopes of Castle Mountain. The story follows a group of children who can’t ... Read More »

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Top bridge experts helping with Whoop-Up situation

By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After the underside of Whoop-Up Drive bridge was struck by a flatbed carrying heavy equipment causing damage to a few of the girders last week, some of the top bridge experts in the country – who just happened to be in Lethbridge on other business the day of the collision- are ... Read More »

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Farms and more to open doors this weekend

By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2025

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta is celebrating local agricultural businesses this week with the Open Farm Days initiative and several farms, flower fields, breweries and wineries in the Lethbridge area are jumping on board to showcase what they have to offer. Local Food Week takes place each year during the week ... Read More »

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Take a bite your of Whoop-Up Days

By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2025

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A traditional food staple from Whoop-Up Days is getting a makeover to offer a more convenient way to enjoy it, while still holding on to the old ways of supporting local charities.  Whoop-Up Days attendees who have come to love Jumbo Ears, not only as a treat that brings back memories ... Read More »

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Coaldale candy parade, like the town, is on the grow

By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Coaldale Candy Parade has been running for over 50 years and was back better than ever on the weekend, featuring bagpipes, horses, antiques tractors, vehicles of all sizes and (of course) kilos and kilos of candy tossed to eager kids and spectators lining the parade route.  ... Read More »

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U of C seeking cattle producers

By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are looking to conduct interviews with cattle producers to gain a better understanding of which veterinary services are valued most, and how accessible those services are. The Alberta Beef Producers says Dr. John Remant and doctor of veterinary medicine student Reillee Duperron ... Read More »

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Nature at the heart of new exhibits at SAAG

By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two new interactive exhibits at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) are bound to unleash your inner voyager and take you on a journey through forests and rivers of both southern Alberta and British Columbia. “Forest Documents” by Leila Sujir is a multimedia exhibit that combines both ... Read More »

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Thrill of the thrift draws shoppers to Sally Ann sale

By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shop ‘til you drop…or until the bags reach bursting point.  On Friday morning, hundreds of bargain hunters and thrifters did just that, packing the lower level of the Salvation Army Church on 13th Street South for the Salvation Army Lethbridge Thrift Store’s first garage sale; which featured ... Read More »

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