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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic is sharing his love and understanding of plants with a team of researchers to study light optimization for greenhouses. Seyed Hashemi said the project measures lighting on cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers, and even though it is on track to finish in late-2026, preliminary results are ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative  Alberta’s beef producers have answered the call to help bring advance cardiac care to southern Alberta. The Taste of Alberta & Live Auction, held during the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, raised $232,270 in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. “We are proud to support causes ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Fall 2025 Grants Cycle is now accepting applications to both the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. After awarding $299,571 to organizations in the spring, the fund has another $270,000 available this fall to support the important ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Diamond City’s Ella Tillsley was  a part of a memorable experience at the Canada Summer Games last week in St. John’s, N.L. Tillsley was not only a part of the first Team Alberta entry at the inaugural Women’s Baseball tournament in the CSGs, but she was the first pitcher as ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Two athletes representing the local area had success in their respective sports at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L. and as a result came home with gold medals. Picture Butte’s Corny Bergen won gold with Team Alberta’s men’s volleyball team after they swept Manitoba in three sets in ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald  Barrel racer Pamela Morrison took home her fourth consecutive  title on the  SMS  Tour this season after claiming her first Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo title in  the Ladies Barrel Racing  after the rodeo was over on Saturday night. Morrison’s score on Thursday night of 15.08 held up through the ... Read More »

Gerry Chidiac Troy Media In a world drowning in information and misinformation, critical thinking isn’t optional—it’s essential. Trust in the mainstream media has plummeted from over 70 per cent in the 1970s to less than 32 per cent in 2024, according to Gallup. While older generations still rely on cable news, younger people increasingly turn ... Read More »

Michael Zwaagstra Troy Media With a new school year just around the corner, it’s up to parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers. Obviously, everyone wants their kids to have a smooth transition back to school. For those who are attending a school ... Read More »

Kathleen Barnard and Louise Binder Quoi Media We can borrow a line from Charles Dickens to describe our current sate of politics in this country: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ The ‘worst of times’ describes well the international trade turmoil caused by U.S. President Trump’s fluctuating tariffs and ... Read More »

Editor, Scott Sakatch’s column  talking about angry people (Aug. 13)  was interesting. I think COVID shutting everyone in for almost two years continues to spill out residue with regard to loss, loneliness, lack of family celebrations etc. Sometimes spouses or family members have health issues that take their toll on the family and very worrisome. ... Read More »

 Editor, I am writing this to express my dissatisfaction with the present Alberta UCP government and Premier Danielle Smith.  This government continues to ignore the majority of Albertans by attempting to appease the minority base of the party. They continue to further and/or invent asinine ideas and projects even when the courts and the populace ... Read More »

Editor, Wow! Scott Sakatch’s column in the August 13 Herald was a “comeuppance article.” Well-written, insightful, intelligent, unbiased and hard-hitting.   Finally, somebody stating the way of the world today and how people are choosing to inhabit it. It was so refreshing to read this perspective from an individual and from different points in his life. Good on ya, ... Read More »