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AMA releases inaugural health care report card
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Medical Association on Friday released its inaugural report card on the state of health care in the province and it suggests that access is a serious concern. AMA president Dr. Shelley Duggan said the report provides an overview of what patients are experiencing across the health care system. Data ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province has budget surplus
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Nearly eight months after the Alberta government predicted a budget surplus of $4.6 billion at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year, that figure has risen substantially. The province now says the budget surplus was $8.3 billion due largely to higher than anticipated resource revenue as well as corporate and personal ... Read More »
5 responsesLPS IS HERE TO STAY
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As the appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service marked the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing, local officials and the National Police Federation weighed in on the matter Thursday. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says that as public safety in our city is ... Read More »
9 responsesDealing with encampments is a complex issue with many moving parts
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For most of us, camping is a leisure activity to reconnect with nature in the summer. But for many of Lethbridge’s unhoused population, it’s their only option to have a place they can call their own. The City of Lethbridge created an encampment strategy back in 2023, ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince names chief for policing agency
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The creation of a new provincial police agency moved a step forward on Wednesday with the appointment of a chief for the Independent Agency Policy Service. The agency, created as a Crown corporation, will be renamed the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service with its headquarters in Calgary. Sat Parhar, Former deputy chief ... Read More »
9 responsesReservoir levels up somewhat after recent rains
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The level of the Waterton Reservoir has increased 21 per cent since  early June but at 76 per cent capacity is still below normal,  according to the province’s latest reservoir storage summary table. As of Wednesday, the Oldman Reservoir was at 66 per cent capacity,  down four per cent since June 4. It ... Read More »
1 responseFarmer’s Market also a boon for downtown businesses
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the Farmers’ Market back in Festival Square, businesses within the area share a common response, they are happy with the increase in foot traffic and what that does to their business. Heather Just, owner of Meadow Lane Candy and Gifts says that when the Farmers’ Market is running, they are ... Read More »
2 responsesDowntown Farmer’s Market settles back in at Festival Square
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Downtown Farmers’ Market has returned to Festival Square to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and within the first hour of opening foot traffic had already increased in the area. Paul Kingsmith, director event development with the Lethbridge & District Exhibition said that to partner with the Downtown BRZ to endorse the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistani immigrant taking full advantage of southern Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada is known for its beautiful scenery, which can often be taken for granted by locals who have experienced it their entire lives. But one local refugee is hoping to help people see Canada through a different lens. Many Lethbridge residents recognize Ahmed Mustafa from his regular ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal author keeps things light in her new memoir
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new memoir set in Lethbridge looks to tell the story of Ruth Irene Buchanan, a longtime humour columnist and the former editor of the Lethbridge Magazine. The book was released in March and is available on Amazon. In an interview with the Herald, Buchanan says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building fun one block at a time
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As one of the most recognized and beloved toy brands in the world, LEGO has come a long way since the 93-year-old company introduced the now iconic interlocking plastic brick system in 1958. Some 67 years later, LEGO has survived, adapted, innovated and evolved, adding specialized kits, ... Read More »
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