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Original Stampede kicks off Monday in Raymond
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Raymond Stampede is a Canada Day tradition in southern Alberta and the 123rd edition will kick off on Monday night for the first of two  days of professional rodeo action. Monday’s action begins at 6 p.m. while the Canada Day rodeo starts at  2 p.m. The rodeo grounds are now located at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New provincial cash will boost local ag research
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Applied research associations across the province will get some financial help from the provincial government. Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson made the announcement Wednesday at the first day of the Farming Smarter field school on the outskirts of Lethbridge. The event will run over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hide tanning not a lost art yet
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local journalism Initiative Reporter Back when bison and other animals roamed the prairies, Blackfoot and other Indigenous people would use the hide of these animals to make their clothes, moccasins, drums and other useful items. With the advent of modern technology, the art of hide tanning has slowly faded, often being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation will help Medicine Hat increase access to cardiac care
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A $5-million donation that will improve cardiac health care in southeastern Alberta is the largest monetary gift the Medicine Hat Health Foundation has received, and was presented by the Yuill Family Foundation on Monday during a short presentation at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The donation by Bill and Elizabeth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes to let CLUCC have its say
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city  council on Tuesday voted 7-2 to approve an official business motion calling on it to give the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club a chance to speak at a future meeting of the Safety and  Social Standing Policy committee. The motion was made by councillor Mark Campbell. An amended motion called for the invitation of health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers’ markets back for summer
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Farmers’ market season has officially kicked-off with the opening of the 2025 Lethbridge Farmers’ Market at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre last weekend. The opening marks its 63rd year as a community event offering local products made, baked or grown right here in Alberta. The Downtown ... Read More »
1 responseFlag-raising a celebration and commitment for U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge is showing support to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities by not only by raising the progress pride flag once again, but also by providing support for 2SLGBTQ+ students and those who advance equity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals. On Tuesday, dozens gathered at the school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown concert series has grown
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Allied Arts Council (AAC) is looking forward to its biggest ever Upside Downtown concert series this summer. Steven Foord, AAC Executive Director, says this event started five years ago as a way to foster a sense of community amidst the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than just a flag
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The pride flag is officially waving at City Hall to commemorate the city’s 17 year of celebrating pride. The first Pride parades were organized in several U.S. cities in 1970, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the stonewall riots, protests against the police brutality against 2SLGBTQ+ people. ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil passes bylaws to borrow to upgrade water treatment plant
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved two upgrade projects at the water treatment plant. Council gave first reading to a pair of borrowing bylaws for the projects. The matters were contained in the consent agenda which was approved  after council emerged from closed session shortly after 3 p.m. Council went into the  closed session at 12:49 p.m. – about 20  minutes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s Online Safety Toolkit migrates to LPS website
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge’s Online Safety Toolkit has moved to the Lethbridge Police Service website and features new content and updated resources to help families and youth stay safe in today’s digital world. As part of the Builder Safer Communities initiative, the toolkit was launched in October of 2024. To offer ... Read More »
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