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 »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 »
5 hours agoAlejandra 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 »
5 hours agoNathan 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 »
5 hours agoGraham 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 »
15 hours agoBy 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. âItâs a funny year with training camp with NCAA changes,â said Matt Anholt, Canes head coach. âNow we can have free ... Read More »
15 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Diamond Cityâs Ella Tillsley was a part of a memorable experience at the Canada Summer Games last week in St. Johnâs, N.L. Tillsley was not only a part of the first Team Alberta entry at the inaugural Womenâs Baseball tournament in the CSGs, but she was the first pitcher as ... Read More »
2 days agoHossam 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 â threatening ecosystems, lives and economic prosperity. The future of our country and ... Read More »
6 hours agoAndrew Frank & Catherine Pearson Quoi Media Alzheimerâs disease is an insidious and relentless loss of memory and thinking, accompanied by a gradual yet devastating deterioration in ability to function independently. Itâs 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 »
1 day agoGerry Chidiac Troy Media In a world drowning in information and misinformation, critical thinking isnât optionalâitâs 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 »
2 days agoEditor, Michael Swaagstra (Aug. 23 Herald) shared that âitâs up to parents to lay the foundation for their childrenâs success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachersâ and âfollowing the proper channels when you want your concerns addressed.â Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. âResearchers now estimate that 95 percent of all ... Read More »
5 hours agoEditor, 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 »
1 day agoEditor, Scott Sakatchâs 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 »
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