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‘Terrible tariff Tuesday’ takes forefront at UCP town hall in Medicine Hat
By Brendan Miller SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS bmiller@medicinehatnews.com on March 5th, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith attended a town hall discussion with Justin Wright, MLA Cypress-Medicine Hat, in front of approximately 350 residents to answer a series of eight pre-screened questions as well as taking questions live in-person from a microphone. Speaking just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Chamber grits teeth as tariffs take effect
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com If there can be any upside to the announcement of U.S. tariffs against Canada, it’s that at least the uncertainty is finally gone. Now, of course, local businesses must plan what to do about it, said Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Crane. “We know it’s here, so now the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local panel takes deep dive into the nature of patriotism
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
A famous Molson Canadian commercial from 25 years ago is probably one of the most well-known demonstrations of Canadian patriotism, but what exactly is patriotism, and is it good or bad? That was the question for a panel of four University of Lethbridge professors last week. The topic has been in the forefront of both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s largest feeder cooperative in receivership following ministerial order
By Kristine Jean SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.comr on March 4th, 2025
The Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative (PBFC) has gone into receivership and according to an order issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson on Jan. 27, failed to comply with the Feeder Associations Guarantee Act (FAGA), the Feeder Associations General Regulation (FAGR) and was being operated in an unsound manner. Some of those ... Read More »
7 responsesDocumentary shines spotlight on local track and field legend
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
Athletics and inspiration run deep in Jasper Lowe’s family, themes he hopes to bring to the viewers of his documentary, Survival of the Fittest. Lowe is the grandson of Lethbridge’s legendary track and field coach, George Gemer, who is the central figure of the hour long film. Carole Gemer, Lowe’s grandmother, was coached by George ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelter expansion project late but still on track
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2025
It will still be another few weeks until the expansion at the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is ready to welcome guests. Kash Shade, the Blood Tribe Department of Health’s (BTDH) chief operating officer, says construction was supposed to be complete by the end of February, but that has now been delayed to at least ... Read More »
1 responseBudget doesn’t address pressing needs: Miyashiro
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro responded to the provincial budget 2025 Monday morning and said this budget is not helping Albertans, on the contrary it fails to meet the needs of Albertans. “Albertans want good jobs, they want help with the increased cost of living, investment in public health care, ... Read More »
28 responsesLocal business popping support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is supporting local businesses, while others are supporting his business, because he believes the local economy needs not only for people to buy Canadian products, but to do so in a way that keeps their money local to southern Alberta. Joel Cote, founder of Crafted Corn says he makes sure ... Read More »
1 responseBow Island’s Noeline Hofmann has her foot on the Purple Gas, racing for country music fame
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2025
Noeline Hofmann, a 20-year-old country singer/songwriter from Bow Island, has secured her place as one of eight semi-finalists in SiriusXM’s prestigious seventh annual Top of the Country Competition, held in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association. Representing six provinces across Canada, the semi-finalists are ready to showcase their passion and skills, and Hofmann is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous puppeteer connects with students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about the art of puppeteering from their latest artist in residence over the last week, who then closed his residency with a puppet show sharing an important message. DerRic Starlight, an indigenous puppeteer from Tsuut’ina Nation who has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald, U of L honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2025
The Lethbridge Herald and University of Lethbridge were honoured by Volunteer Lethbridge as outstanding lifetime supporters of the organization. They, along with recently departed executive director Amanda Jensen, team member Chelsea Eastman and board member Stephen Onyango were given acknowledgement for their contributions to Volunteer Lethbridge at its annual general meeting Friday. The Herald’s award ... Read More »
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