Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Albertaâs Fall 2025 Grants Cycle is now accepting applications to both the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. After awarding $299,571 to organizations in the spring, the fund has another $270,000 available this fall to support the important
Read More »Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic is sharing his love and understanding of plants with a team of researchers to study light optimization for greenhouses. Seyed Hashemi said the project measures lighting on cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers, and even though it is on track to finish in late-2026, preliminary results are ... Read More »
8 hours agoJoe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Albertaâs beef producers have answered the call to help bring advance cardiac care to southern Alberta. The Taste of Alberta & Live Auction, held during the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, raised $232,270 in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. âWe are proud to support causes ... Read More »
8 hours agoAlejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Albertaâs Fall 2025 Grants Cycle is now accepting applications to both the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. After awarding $299,571 to organizations in the spring, the fund has another $270,000 available this fall to support the important ... Read More »
8 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald  Barrel racer Pamela Morrison took home her fourth consecutive title on the SMS Tour this season after claiming her first Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo title in the Ladies Barrel Racing after the rodeo was over on Saturday night. Morrisonâs score on Thursday night of 15.08 held up through the ... Read More »
18 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks menâs soccer team will rely on their up-front skill and new players filling big roles to play a big part in their success in the upcoming ACAC season. âWeâve got a lot of good dynamic players upfront that I think are gonna cause the other teams ... Read More »
4 days agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Professional Saddle Bronc rider Kolby Wanchuk had an exciting path in and around the rodeo circles. The now 28-year-old Sherwood Park rider who know resides in Stettler is the son of well-known rodeo clown, Ricky Ticky, who he helped at a young age at rodeos and other community events. âHeâs ... Read More »
4 days 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 »
8 hours agoMichael Zwaagstra Troy Media With a new school year just around the corner, itâs up to parents to lay the foundation for their childrenâs success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers. Obviously, everyone wants their kids to have a smooth transition back to school. For those who are attending a school ... Read More »
3 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 »
4 days 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 »
3 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 »
4 days 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 »
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