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Former hotel site helping unhoused transition to new homes
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of the biggest challenges for people living in encampments is finding long-term housing and the Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA) has taken steps to help make the transition easier. On April 1, 2025 LHA purchased the Superlodge Hotel to use under the Innkeepers Act as a temporary ... Read More »
1 responseI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream research
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge Polytechnic researcher is using ice cream to spark conversations about food sustainability, health and innovation. Rajpreet Goraya, a research scientist with the Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is currently conducting research on new, long-term storage options for sugar beets while maintaining sucrose integrity, to provide producers with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ringing up locals for new survey on services
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has launched a community satisfaction survey to gather feedback from residents and guide ongoing efforts to improve programs and services. Â Tara Grindle, communications and engagement manager, told reporters Monday that the survey will only take approximately 10 minutes to complete over the phone and those who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rehabilitation work starting on bridge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive will begin next week and construction will continue until the end of September, weather permitting. Lane closures in each direction and detours will create traffic delays on Whoop-Up Drive and adjoining commuter routes. Motorists are advised to expect a longer commute time. Two lanes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Powwow builds communities
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter While it may have looked dreary outside it didnât affect members of the Cardston, Moses Lake and the Blood Tribe as they gathered in a spirit of community and held a powwow for the first time in five years. Paula Brown, councillor for the Town of Cardston, says with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roller derby members competing in Australia
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter Two members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild (LRDG) will be dawned in red and white as they compete at the world stage in Austrailia later this month. LRDG will be sending Caroline Reimer, known in the derby world as Coach Meow, as the head coach for Team Canada ... Read More »
1 responseLegal Aid agreement reached
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2025
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD The provincial government has signed an updated governance agreement with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta. The governance agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, runs until July of 2030. âThis agreement reflects a shared commitment to maintain an independent, stable and sustainable legal aid system in Alberta ... Read More »
2 responsesâKids and Kopsâ program creates positive interactions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2025
Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, runs the âKids and Kopsâ program which provides children on the waitlist for a Big Brother or Big Sister with a week-long introduction to policing. The annual program aims to offer positive interactions with police officers, showcase different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to regulate health care aides
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Albertaâ s 40,000 health care aides will become regulated under a professional college starting on Feb. 2 of next year. The provincial government made the announcement on Wednesday with Minister of Primary and Preventative Heatlh Services Adriana LaGrange calling the regulation âa major step forward in strengthening Albertaâs health care system.â ... Read More »
1 response24-hour child care facility gets green light from council
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2025
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave its unanimous support to the establishment of a 24-hour child care and respite facility in West Lethbridge. After a public hearing, council voted to support Bylaw 6491 â Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 2401 Westside Dr. W. which will allow applicant Carolyn Agyapong of Agyapa ... Read More »
7 responsesNew tourney to help Bringing Hearts Home campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A new tournament to raise funds for the Bringing Hearts Home campaign will be staged at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort in 2026. The Hearts & Health Classic will be staged at Paradise Canyon as a fundraiser for Cardiac Centre of Excellence which will improve access to life-saving cardiac dare for families throughout southern ... Read More »
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