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SCAN closes another house in city for criminal activity
By Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Sheriffs closed another problem property in the South side of the city where criminal activity prompted more than 60 calls to police since 2021. Inspector Brent Pickard with the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs told reporters Wednesday that in June 2023 SCAN received a ... Read More »
2 responsesStudents walk out
By Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Students at LCI showed their support for teachers forced back to work by staging a walkout Wednesday morning, following the provincial government mandating teachers back to work. The walkout started at 10 a.m. with about 50 students eaving class to cross the street in front of the ... Read More »
14 responsesTeachers are forced back to work after Bill 2 passes
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Tensions were high during the afternoon and evening session of the Legislative Assembly Monday as the Government of Alberta introduced and passed Bill 2, Back to School Act. Third reading of Bill 2 was passed at 2 a.m. after multiple division votes, high tension, and exhaustion from those in attendance. Members ... Read More »
2 responsesFarm To Fork looks to help local eateries
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalsim Initiative Reporter A new campaign will look to help draw interest to local restaurants during the month of November. Savour Alberta’s South: Farm to Fork returns for the second consecutive year. It is part of the Save Alberta South initiative which has several other campaigns including Hungry for History, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yokai Ghost Walk highlights creepy storytelling
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Yōkai Ghost Walk is a unique experience of culture, folklore and fright, all set against the beauty of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden by night and a perfect way for families to celebrate Halloween. The annual event is a way for Nikka Yuko to share Japanese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health and spirit unite at Sage Clan smudging event
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sage Clan’s mandate is to bring both the homeless and housed people of Lethbridge and their latest event was proof of the sense of community they are promoting. On Monday evening, in collaboration with Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, assistant dean of Indigenous Health at the Cummings School ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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