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First-time candidate to run for People’s Party of Canada
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2025
Community values, individual freedom and fiscal responsibility are top priorities for Lethbridge’s People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate. Clara Piedalue is a single parent who has raised her family in the city for the past 17 years. She has worked as a business broker for nearly a decade, and says she’s witnessed first-hand the impact ... Read More »
4 responsesFormer mayor Chris Spearman running for Liberals in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman will be representing the Liberal Party of Canada in the Lethbridge riding when voters go to the polls April 28 to elect a new federal government. Spearman, who now lives in the Pincher Creek area, didn’t run for re-election in the 2021 municipal election and has since become a ... Read More »
5 responsesChanges to auto insurance act could improve support for injured in vehicle collisions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Albertans injured in vehicle collisions could get income support and retirement benefits if the Alberta government passes new legislation that was introduced Monday. The province on Monday announced that its Automobile Insurance Act “would bring in key changes to Alberta’s auto insurance system and establish improved access to health and medical benefits for ... Read More »
1 responseShelter expansion will more than double capacity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Wellness Shelter is undergoing an expansion of almost 16,000 sq. feet and while there has been delays, the contractors are working to have it finished as soon as possible. The current shelter capacity is 90 beds, though it has been forced at times to accommodate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Picking up the Pieces’ a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot’s legacy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Gordon Lightfoot died at the age of 84 in 2023, he left a monumental musical legacy behind. The quintessential singer/songwriter, the Canadian cultural icon earned 16 Juno Awards, was nominated five times for Grammys and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. After two years attending a Los Angeles music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerry marks 55 years as a YMCA volunteer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local man has been volunteering for the same organization for 55 years and, if that’s not remarkable enough, he says his goal is to continue for at least another 20. Jerry Brown has volunteered for the YMCA Lethbridge since it was in its original location across from city hall, then continued to ... Read More »
2 responsesStudents raise money and awareness for SASH food bank
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2025
Students at the Magrath Elementary decorated paper grocery bags to help the SASH Disability Support Services food bank. The bags were sold at Rooster’s Country Market Place, the local grocery store for the town, for a donation of $2, with some community members donating additional money to help the cause. The campaign raised more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council set to once again declare April 7 Green Shirt Day at Tuesday meeting
By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen on Tuesday will present an official business motion to city council asking that April 7 be declared Green Shirt day in honour of late city resident Logan Boulet, who succumbed to his injuries after the deadly April 6, 2018 crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province proposing changes to privacy and access to information laws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is proposing changes through new legislation to the province’s privacy and access to information laws. The government introduced legislation on Thursday afternoon to make minor administrative amendments that it says are needed for clarity and streamlining in the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. Those amendments ... Read More »
2 responsesCity a top destination for homestay visitors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com This season, Lethbridge has been named one of the top trending domestic destinations for Canadians travelling domestically according to AirBnB insights. Matt McNama, senior communications manager for Airbnb in Canada, says based on searches of where Canadians want to book Airbnb accommodations, they noticed that many were looking at Lethbridge, not only to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighter to do 10K Moonlight Run in full gear to help first responders
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local firefighter is raising funds for an organization that helps fellow first responders take care of themselves so they can continue to take care of others, by running in full gear Saturday night. Edgar Ponce, fundraiser organizer and member of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, says he has been training for the ... Read More »
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