August 22nd, 2025

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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating a transformative $2.8-million gift from the estate of farmers Joe and Laverna Hranac, the second-largest donation in the institution’s history. The gift will support the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Research Farm, enabling the continuation and expansion of applied agriculture and innovation. The Hranacs’ donation also

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  • Still Siriusly hooked on satellite radio

    Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Until a friend brought his portable Sirius/XM unit on an 2014 Ontario fishing trip, I never truly appreciated the value of satellite radio. Whenever I crossed the Prairies on my sojourn to lose fishing lures and golf balls, I had always listened to cassettes or whatever FM  radio had to offer. ... Read More »

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  • Recovery group uses the fair to help create community

    Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community is essential for everyone to thrive, but it’s especially important for those who are working on becoming sober. Fresh Start Recovery’s model of care reflects that importance and hosts community events to help bridge the gap between those in recovery and other community members. On Wednesday ... Read More »

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  • Fair food showcases the diversity – and tenacity – of vendors

    Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The diversity of Lethbridge is being showcased at Whoop-Up Days through a variety of food vendors, with some sharing not only their heritage through their cooking, but also a positive message of resilience.  Deborah Gordon, director of client services with Lethbridge and District Exhibition, says Whoop-up Days attendees can expect to ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Kodiaks to lean on experience

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks women’s soccer team have been on the pitch for a couple of weeks preparing for the upcoming ACAC season and will look to their experience to lead the way this year. The women have a vast majority of their players returning this season and have some ... Read More »

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  • Johnston looks like a great match for CFL

    Graham Kelly Inside the CFL The new commissioner of the CFL is Stewart Johnston , the former Senior Vice-President , Content and Sales, Bell Media. After graduating from Queen’s in 1997, he began his career with TSN, progressing through the ranks until he became president of that organization. In 2024, he became Senior Vice-President , ... Read More »

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  • Pro Rodeo to bring a playoff-like atmosphere as season winds down

    The Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo is set to kick-up dirt and provide a high-octane atmosphere for crowds beginning tonight at the Lethbridge Exhibition grandstand. Rodeo fans will be treated to the likes of four-time world and four-time Calgary Stampede champion Zeke Thurston and other top competitors such as Dawson Hay and Kolby Wanchuk. “All ... Read More »

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Opinions

  • Let’s align on health care, not just trade

    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 »

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  • What’s really behind Alberta ‘independence?’

    Catherine Mardon For the Herald I was born in the United States, but I realized recently that I rarely think like an American anymore. I certainly don’t think like a MAGA American. My two decades as a Canadian have changed my thoughts on many issues. I never thought I’d live without a firearm in my ... Read More »

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  • Time to check measles vaccination status

    Dr. Sunil Sookram For the Herald Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. In recent months, measles has been spreading in Alberta, across Canada and around the world. While measles can be serious for anyone, it’s especially dangerous during ... Read More »

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Letters to The Editor

  • UCP just keeps doing things Albertans never asked for

     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 »

    12 hours ago
  • What does one gain by venting their negative thoughts?

    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 »

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  • COVID shot plan is typical UCP policy

    Editor, Last time we had a major COVID vaccine campaign, the vaccinations were free.  Now, each shot costs $100.  Even health care workers – nurses, doctors, hospital staff – must pay for their own shots. Last time, vaccines were provided in pharmacies and Lethbridge has about 30 pharmacies across the city – so easy access.  ... Read More »

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