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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 »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days crushes old attendance records
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A new modern paid attendance record at Whoop-Up Days and the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo has been broken, with this year seeing over 50,000 people going through the gates. A total of 54,865 people attended Whoop-Up Days this year, breaking the record set in 2024 by an 36 per cent. ... Read More »
1 responseVerily, the Fort shall host Renaissance faire Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hear ye, hear ye! A grand celebration is upon the community, and all noble hearts are summoned! The Galt Museum is bidding farewell to summer with its first-ever Renaissance Faire this Saturday (Aug. 30), hosted at Fort Whoop-Up. “It’s going to have a very intentional historical flair,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province seeks feedback on feasibility nuclear power in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial government is looking into adding nuclear energy to the electrical grid. The Alberta government announced the creation of the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel during a press conference in Calgary on Monday afternoon. The panel will be chaired by Chantelle De Jonge, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rain, conservation efforts help refill reservoir
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has shared important information about water levels in the Oldman River Reservoir heading into fall. Mark Svenson, environmental manager with the City of Lethbridge said Wednesday that 2025 has been an interesting year for water supply. “We had a very low snowpack in the mountains, which resulted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuclear power in the wrong hands isn’t an option
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Lethbridge Herald Editor I want to start this off by solemnly swearing that this column about nuclear energy in Alberta will NOT include any snide references to Homer Simpson. But that doesn’t mean I’m not sorely tempted to include one, particularly given the current situation in the province, vis a vis the government ... Read More »
11 responsesCity seeks members for new transit committee
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is inviting members of the community to join the Transit Advisory Committee to help them shape the future of public transit. Darwin Juell, general manager of Transit and Transportation, says applications are now open for the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). It will bring back a similar committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dairy cow gives birth to triplets at local colony
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was something of a miracle of life on the Riverside Colony on Monday afternoon, or at the very least a serious beating of the odds. A Holstein heifer gave birth to three calves recently at the Riverside Hutterite Colony about 30 minutes south of Fort Macleod. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veronica’s finding her unique voice
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local singer-songwriter has released her first single which shares her experience of turning 20, something which seemed like a daunting milestone in her life. Veronica Raine has always had a passion for writing and sharing stories, and eventually went from essays and short stories to music. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City firefighters unveil new sprinkler trailer to help in wildfires
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has purchased a new Wildland Sprinkler Trailer to invest in the City of Lethbridge’s wildfire response capabilities. The equipment is valued at $137,000 and it enhances the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services’ fire suppression efforts, particularly in vulnerable river valley areas. Chris Jorgensen, qualified officer with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fun pastime or serious sport, disc golf popularity is growing
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Disc golf is popular because it is an accessible, affordable, and inclusive fun outdoor activity that appeals to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Its key factors include low cost with free courses and inexpensive discs, physical and mental benefits from exercise and concentration, and ... Read More »
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