August 28th, 2025

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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Going to the dogs is not a bad thing, especially on National Dog Day, which was Tuesday. Celebrated annually on August 26, its purpose is to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs, celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives, and highlight the importance of dog rescues

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  • A gold rush for dog owners

    Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Going to the dogs is not a bad thing, especially on National Dog Day, which was Tuesday. Celebrated annually on August 26, its purpose is to encourage the adoption of shelter dogs, celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives, and highlight the importance of dog rescues ... Read More »

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  • Targeted enforcement effort nets police more than 80 violations

    Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police apprehended two impaired drivers and handed out 83 violation tickets for traffic offences such as speeding, stunting, excessive exhaust noise and no insurance over the weekend as part of their ongoing targeted enforcement project. Sgt. Tony Ramotowksi with the Traffic Response Unit said on Wednesday that LPS continues to ... Read More »

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  • County seeks nominees for 2026 Farm Family award

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge County is asking residents to come forward to nominate some of the best members of the community. Nominations for the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award opened earlier this month. The award is presented annually at the Calgary Stampede to a farm family in Alberta. Director of ... Read More »

    3 hours ago

Local Sports

  • Labour Day clashes between Bombers and Roughriders are classic

    Graham Kelly Inside the CFL Last Saturday, the cream of the CFL crop met at McMahon Stadium with the Calgary Stampeders defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 32-15. Except for five minutes in the second quarter when the visitors scored two majors to take a 15-14 lead, the locals thoroughly dominated the Green and White for the ... Read More »

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  • Canes have a good mix in camp

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes opens their four-day training camp today with a good mixture of younger and older players that will perhaps make the roster as impact pieces this season. “It’s a funny year with training camp with NCAA changes,” said Matt Anholt, Canes head coach. “Now we can have free ... Read More »

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  • Tillsley medals in inaugural Canada Summer Games event

    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 »

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Opinions

  • Nuclear power vital to future of clean energy

    Hossam Kishawy & Salam Ali Quoi Media The latest report from the World Meteorological Association paints a grim picture of the unrelenting pace of climate change. Continually rising greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to record-setting temperatures, warming oceans and rising sea levels – threatening ecosystems, lives and economic prosperity. The future of our country and ... Read More »

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  • Canada is falling behind on Alzheimer’s

    Andrew Frank & Catherine Pearson Quoi Media Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious and relentless loss of memory and thinking, accompanied by a gradual yet devastating deterioration in ability to function independently. It’s a terrifying diagnosis for patients and families alike. Dementia is defined as a loss of memory or thinking, which takes away daily independence. ... Read More »

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  • We’re raising kids who can’t tell truth from clickbait

    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 »

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Letters to The Editor

  • Your donation can help schools teach children to read

    Editor, Michael Swaagstra (Aug. 23 Herald) shared that “it’s up to parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers” and “following the proper channels when you want your concerns addressed.” Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. ”Researchers now estimate that 95 percent of all ... Read More »

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  • Municipal election a good time to weed out ‘termites’

    Editor, Alberta has been a conservative province for many years. This all changed when Jason Kenney and Brian Jean campaigned to merge the Progressive Conservative Party and the Wildrose Party in October of 2017 to form the United Conservative Party of Alberta or UCP. This was done in part, to unseat the ruling NDP.  Fast ... Read More »

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  • It takes some effort but you can free yourself from anger

    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 »

    5 days ago