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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The second annual Jam for Jax Tribute Concert and Skate Jam is coming back to Legacy Park on June 7, to raise funds to help youth pursue music through the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Jax McKnight-Hogan Music Fund.  Jax McKnight-Hogan passed away suddenly on Oct. 1, 2023 at ... Read More »

Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  Spider Entertainment is setting the stage for Cornstock ‘25 at the Legion Youth Centre July 24-26, and promoter Ken Holst is in ‘go big or go home’ mode. Last year’s event drew about 2,600 fans, and this year he’s bringing in a bigger stage, bigger names ... Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Warriors are often thought to be the face of battles with a powerful force, but a Siksika man found the true role of the warrior is to be a protector, not an aggressor. Ben Gavel grew up not realizing he was Blackfoot until six years ago and ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Now graduated Lethbridge Hurricanes defenceman Logan McCutcheon will continue his hockey career as a student-athlete beginning this fall. McCutcheon has committed to suiting up in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) with the Quinnipiac University Bobcats beginning in the 2025-2026 season. ““It’s a great hockey school; they love their hockey ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local lacrosse player Austin Sheen made Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL)  history at the Jr. B Tier II level with his Southern Alberta Chaos team recently. On May 4, Sheen, who is now in his fourth and  final season with the Chaos, scored a second-period goal in that game to ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes head scout Garry Carson spoke to media upon completion of the WHL Prospects Draft and U.S. Priority Draft on Thursday about important future pieces both on offence and defence  the team was able to draft. “We really were  fortunate to get a couple quality d-men (defencemen) early, (a) ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, United States Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church and took the name Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, I was still mourning the passing of the first Latin American pontiff,  Pope Francis, who passed ... Read More »

Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA For the Herald Spring in southern Alberta always brings a sense of possibility. As the days grow longer and the snow finally gives way to green grass and blooming trees, our community is reminded that change can be both natural and energizing—a time to reset, reflect, and look forward. In ... Read More »

Doug Firby Troy Media Disappointment and frustration can lead people to do foolish things. Conservatives in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, in particular, are profoundly disappointed that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party of Canada was defeated by a coalition of progressive voters in the federal election. In their anger, many have lashed out and called for regional ... Read More »

Editor, Open letter to Danielle Smith. It has come to my attention through double talk about only doing what Albertans want, you have lowered the threshold for referendums in Alberta.  I believe you should read Jean Chretien’s book “Straight from the Heart.” He concludes his book by stating, “I feel strongly that we did not ... Read More »

Editor, An open letter to Premier Smith Mark Carney has just been newly elected as Canada’s prime minister. Apparently, Premier Smith is already warning him about hostile acts she believes he could enact against Alberta. What are hostile acts? In the consideration of brevity, I will not some of the threats to Albert that can ... Read More »

Editor: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), is a progressive neurological condition that results from repeated brain trauma, including both concussions and non-concussive impacts, accumulated over time. At present, CTE can only be diagnosed after death. CTE goes undetected in individuals, leading to cognitive difficulties and mental health issues. This situation underscores the critical need for finer ... Read More »