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E-scooters are useful and fun but they can also be dangerous, say experts
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The advent of e-scooters has drastically changed micromobility (personal transportation through a range of small, lightweight vehicles). E-scooters have allowed young people who can’t get their drivers licenses to get around quickly without breaking a sweat. This mobility, however, comes at a price. Alberta has seen a ... Read More »
2 responsesNenshi says clawback of AISH is theft from disabled
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta opposition leader Naheed Nenshi is accusing the UCP of stealing from disabled Albertans with their recent policy to claw back the federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDP). Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced it would be giving an extra $200 to people with disabilities through ... Read More »
1 responseShot to the budget
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A substantial decline in natural resources revenue is a contributing factor to a projected increase in the provincial deficit for 2025-26. A first-quarter economic update provided by the government on Thursday morning projects the 2025-26 deficit will hit $6.5 billion, which is up $1.3 billion from the 2025 budget forecast. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder’s ready to roll
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After a successful first year in 2024, Thunder in the Bridge is looking to take the next step in 2025. The concert is scheduled to take place in the parking lot of the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Sept. 5-6 Sacha Johnson, events co-ordinator for the VisitLethbridge.com Arena, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS to reward young people with a free Froster drink coupon
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Receiving a ticket from a police officer is not something adults want to deal with, but the Lethbridge Police Service has partnered with Circle K for an initiative that will see young people being positively ticketed for good behaviour and acts of service or kindness. Operation Freeze is a Canada-wide program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta budget update slammed by both sides
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Alberta NDP accused the UCP government of “financial incompetence” after the province released its economic update Thursday. Shadow Minister of Finance Court Ellingson said in a statement that “this UCP government continues to show that they don’t know what  they’re doing and that they’re really bad with money — we only have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A gold rush for dog owners
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Going to the dogs is not a bad thing, especially on National Dog Day, which was Tuesday. Celebrated annually on August 26, its purpose is to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs, celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives, and highlight the importance of dog rescues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Targeted enforcement effort nets police more than 80 violations
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police apprehended two impaired drivers and handed out 83 violation tickets for traffic offences such as speeding, stunting, excessive exhaust noise and no insurance over the weekend as part of their ongoing targeted enforcement project. Sgt. Tony Ramotowksi with the Traffic Response Unit said on Wednesday that LPS continues to ... Read More »
1 responseCounty seeks nominees for 2026 Farm Family award
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge County is asking residents to come forward to nominate some of the best members of the community. Nominations for the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award opened earlier this month. The award is presented annually at the Calgary Stampede to a farm family in Alberta. Director of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harvest helps feed the world
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A company of 11 combines harvested grain grown during the 19th Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains Growing Project Harvest, just east of Coaldale Wednesday. The annual Harvest and accompanying celebratory barbecue is part of a continuing annual campaign to alleviate hunger (food insecurity). Before the harvest and barbecue began, Coaldale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaign helps parents with new opt-in sex ed policy
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Beginning Sept. 1, parents will be required to opt-in for sexual health education for their school-age children after decades of it being an opt-out system. Essentially, parents who didn’t want their children learning the subject in school had to say no; starting this year, parent who do ... Read More »
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