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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With students heading back to school on Tuesday, the Lethbridge School Division is ready to welcome them, and to open the doors of their newest elementary school.  Christine Light, board chair, said there is a boost of energy around the division knowing students are back soon.  “When students arrive back in ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2025 Allied Arts Council (AAC) Upside Downtown Summer Series did not go out with a whimper but a most-definite bang with their “POP UP, GET DOWN” event wrap-up dance party on Rotary Square at Casa Thursday evening, featuring live music from Shaela Miller and Guests, ADEQUATE!, ... Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald While most students leave campus behind in the summer, some make the decision to stay during the summer to gain some valuable skills and connections.  The research assistant positions at Lethbridge Polytechnic are paid positions, with students spending time in the field collecting and processing data, collaborating with stakeholders and learning ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Three of the four top signed Lethbridge Hurricane prospects from the 2024 WHL draft talked about their rookie camp experience from the last two days at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. Those players are forwards  Cohen Pentney and Tyden Lafournaise and defenceman Reid Soper, who were all a part of large the  2009-born ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes 16-year-old prospect Tyden Lafournaise is competing in his second Western Hockey League camp  with the club,  and  his hope is that he does enough to crack this year’s roster. Lafournaise was the Canes highest draft pick in 2024 at 13th overall and he was then signed to a ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald A former LCI  Rams football coach who is returning to help this season sees tremendous upside in this team heading into a new high school football season. “I find that they got a great quarterback, got great receivers, their ‘O’  (offensive) line is starting to coming around, their ‘D’ (defensive) ... Read More »

Rob Miyashiro Lethbridge West MLA Last week, I had the pleasure of walking in the Whoop-Up Days parade alongside my colleagues Kathleen Ganley, MLA for Calgary-Mountainview, and Naheed Nenshi, MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona and Leader of the Opposition. It was a hot morning, but the energy was high as we chatted and shook hands with so ... Read More »

Christopher J. Schneider For the Herald A trend on TikTok has Canadians “challenging” RCMP officers to fake foot pursuits.  In one 18-second video, we see a woman knock on a police cruiser window and begin to run. A fully uniformed RCMP officer exits the vehicle and gives chase across an empty parking lot. In another ... Read More »

Hossam 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 – threatening ecosystems, lives and economic prosperity. The future of our country and ... Read More »

Editor, Who among us would steal from their children’s piggy bank?  Is this an act that makes us, or our children better or wiser? Is it our pride that makes us brag that we are the richest resource province; yet we pay the lowest minimum wage to our coworkers and children?  Something is amiss in ... Read More »

Editor, Labour Day is a time to celebrate workers and the gains we have made. On Monday, people in Lethbridge will gather in Galt Gardens for our annual Labour Day BBQ.  It will be an opportunity to share food, connect with people from across the city, and reflect on the struggles and victories of workers ... Read More »

Editor, Michael Swaagstra (Aug. 23 Herald) shared that “it’s up to parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers” and “following the proper channels when you want your concerns addressed.” Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. ”Researchers now estimate that 95 percent of all ... Read More »