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Nenshi blasts ‘unconstitutional’ Bill 2
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The UCP government’s passing of Bill 2 is a “nuclear option,” Opposition leader Naheed Nenshi said after a marathon session of the Alberta Legislative Assembly that ran into the small hours of Tuesday morning. “They refused to solve a problem of their own making,” Nenshi told media later Tuesday. I”nstead, they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local school boards prepared
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge School Division provided the Herald with a statement saying classes will resume as scheduled, and school timetables and student transportation services will be running again as of Wednesday morning. “We recognize this has been an incredibly challenging time for everyone involved. We ask for your ongoing understanding and patience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition pole-vaults over signature goal
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Albertans have spoken and an overwhelming number – more than 450,000 – want to see Alberta remain part of Canada. A total of 456,355 signatures were delivered Tuesday morning when the Forever Canadian vehicle pulled into the Elections Alberta parking lot in Edmonton, where 500 supporters had gathered, awaiting ... Read More »
5 responsesLocal agency benefits from province’s strategy to end gender-based violence
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial government is providing $1.36 million in funding to community-based organizations as part of the provinces 10-Year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence. Chinook Sexual Assault Centre will be receiving $75,000 through the Community Pathways to Justice Grant Program, which funds programs that focus on victim support, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour Board rules against Town of Coaldale on AUPE complaint
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2025
Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers An end to the long-standing Town of Coaldale lockout may soon be in sight. In a virtual hearing on Oct. 21, the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) ruled in favour of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), following an unfair labour practice complaint they made earlier this month, regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New council sworn in
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge’s newly elected council members have been sworn into office. The Oath of Office was administered for each of the nine members of the 2025-2029 Lethbridge City Council Monday afternoon during a Swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Blaine Hyggen and councillors Al Beeber, Mark Campbell, Belinda Crowson, ... Read More »
1 responseMore than just a show
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2025
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Jully Black played her first – but not her last – Lethbridge performance at the Visitlethbridge.com Arena on Saturday. Often called “Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul,” Black is an acclaimed musician, actor and social activist who has been inducted into Canada’s Walk of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province gives boost to mustard processing project
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2025
Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $30-million project to a mustard milling facility in Bow Island received support from the province to the tune of a $3.1-million Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit. G.S. Dunn Limited expects the project to add 34 new jobs, access markets in Japan and South Korea and increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservancy receives land donation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has received a major land donation along the Oldman River. Diane Glover has donated 1,253 acres of property to the NCC with the intention of the land being conserved for years to come. In a press release from the NCC to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers’ union slams back-to-work legislation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers’ Association is condemning the government’s plan to table legislation on Monday to force teachers back to work and end the province-wide strike. ATA president Jason Schilling said Friday that Bill 2, the Back to School Act, is undemocratic and deeply disrespectful to teachers, students and the collective bargaining ... Read More »
1 responseOne-stop trick-or-treating back again this Halloween
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service is inviting the community to join them on Halloween for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating during their third annual Trunk or Treat, this year with a third location. Cst. Joel Running said the event gives families an opportunity to bring the kids and get candy from the back ... Read More »
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