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 institutionâs history. The gift will support the Lethbridge Polytechnicâs Research Farm, enabling the continuation and expansion of applied agriculture and innovation. The Hranacsâ donation also
Read More »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 Â radio had to offer. ... Read More »
12 hours agoAlexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community is essential for everyone to thrive, but itâs especially important for those who are working on becoming sober. Fresh Start Recoveryâs 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 »
12 hours agoAlejandra 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 »
12 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks womenâs 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 »
22 hours agoGraham 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 Queenâs 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 »
1 day agoThe 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. âAll ... Read More »
2 days agoKathleen Barnard and Louise Binder Quoi Media We can borrow a line from Charles Dickens to describe our current sate of politics in this country: âIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times.â The âworst of timesâ describes well the international trade turmoil caused by U.S. President Trumpâs fluctuating tariffs and ... Read More »
12 hours agoCatherine 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 donât think like a MAGA American. My two decades as a Canadian have changed my thoughts on many issues. I never thought Iâd live without a firearm in my ... Read More »
1 day agoDr. 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, itâs especially dangerous during ... Read More »
2 days ago 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 agoEditor, Wow! Scott Sakatchâs column in the August 13 Herald was a âcomeuppance article.â 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 »
2 days agoEditor, 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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