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Dementia numbers growing, but there is help available
By Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Over 60,000 individuals in Alberta and the Northwest Territories (NWT) are currently living with a dementia diagnosis, while many others go undiagnosed. Dealing with the disease can be quite challenging for both those diagnosed and their families. People with dementia face numerous challenges, including memory loss, difficulty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search continues but hope dimishing for Darius
By Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta RCMP and SAR Alberta continue the search for six-year-old Darius Macdougall Monday despite concerns that hopes of finding the boy alive are beginning to wane. On Sunday afternoon, Cpl. Gina Slaney said that as they entered Day 7, searchers are not scaling back. “Our TSG officers are now on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than a day
By Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At the end of today, many will fold their orange shirt and tuck it away and go on with their daily lives, but Indigenous people continue to face challenges due to systemic racism. Many Indigaenous people struggle with Sept. 30, believing the pressure is on the wrong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province commits $2M to fight chronic diseases
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government is investing $2 million in a joint endeavour to help fund projects that are focused on managing chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. The Alberta Lighthouse Initiative also involves Novo Nordisk Canada, which is also investing $2 million and Alberta Innovates. A similar program ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP raises alarms on rising health care costs for seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism The opposition NDP is bashing the provincial government over a leaked cabinet report that reveals a plan to make more Albertans pay out of pocket for prescription drugs. According to the report, the move would cost Albertans more than $400 million per year. During a press conference on Thursday, ... Read More »
1 responseSeparatists gain ground in new poll
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a survey by Cardinal Research on 2,626 randomly selected voters shows the separatist Republican Party of Alberta (RPA) in third place behind the UCP and NPD respectively. The Cardinal Research website says the RPA is cutting into the UCP vote share in rural Alberta while ... Read More »
2 responsesVarzaris donate $100,000 to Bringing Hearts Home campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Sam Leishman Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) is another big step closer to its $30-million fundraising goal, thanks to the generosity of two longtime supporters. Glenn and Janice Varzari gifted $100,000 to the “Bringing Hearts Home” cardiac campaign last week. “We are honoured to contribute this donation as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search for Darius will continue through weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The search for Darius Macdougall continued Friday and the Alberta RCMP reassured they will not start scaling back the search any time soon. “As of today, we have additional resources onsite, which includes 60 TSG officers (Tactical Support Group). Their main role will be to supplement search efforts,” said Cpl. Gina Slaney. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Give It A Try offers opportunity to sample different sports
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Tuesday, The Lethbridge Sport Council invites families and community members to Legacy Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to spend time together outdoors, reflect, learn, play, and discover new ways to connect through sport. The inaugural Give it a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents call for more EAs and supports in schools
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A parent in the Lethbridge School Division is sounding the alarm on behalf of herself and others, about the lack of resources and Educational Assistants (EAs) to help children with neurodivergent needs. Sital Parekh, a parent with a child on the autism spectrum that has been within the school division from ... Read More »
1 responseSupportive living unit ready to open doors
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A one-of-a-kind supportive housing unit in Lethbridge will be serving 30 members of the vulnerable population who need daily living supports due to mental disabilities such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Many people who have FASD struggle with limited mental capacities and often fall into addiction due ... Read More »
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