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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Jumbo Bites were a success on Whoop-Up Days opening day, according to the Lethbridge Longhorns Baseball Academy, with only a few comments about the changes, but overall, a positive experience for everyone involved.  Jaxon Filipenko, pitching coach said Wednesday the partnership with Jumbo Bites is a great fundraiser for them, not ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Literacy is more than just the ability to read. The words “literacy” and “books” are inseparable. Today, there are many options for both purchasing and reading books; including physical copies, ebooks, and audiobooks. You can buy new or used books from traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores like Chapters, online ... Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three girls will be travelling around southern Alberta representing the the Blackfoot confederacy as they were crowned as Siksikaitsitapi Princesses on Wednesday. Sheila Penney Fox, director of the pageant, says in the crown, the girls find confidence within themselves. “They are able to carry the crown, attending ... Read More »

The 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. “All ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald It took 20 years, but local basketball coach Donna Branch experienced winning a medal again  at the Canada Summer Games as she was a part of the gold-medal winning Team Alberta women’s basketball team on Saturday in St. John’s. Branch won silver 20 years ago before winning gold this time ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Catholic Central Cougars varsity football team are gearing up for a new season with the hopes of their returning players carrying the load and helping with most of the team’s success. “So, last year, obviously at the end of the year, we had a lot of Grade 10 and ... Read More »

Catherine 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 don’t think like a MAGA American. My two decades as a Canadian have changed my thoughts on many issues. I never thought I’d live without a firearm in my ... Read More »

Dr. 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, it’s especially dangerous during ... Read More »

Blaine Hyggen Lethbridge Mayor I want to begin this month by addressing the many, many calls, texts and emails I have received since the Whoop-Up Drive incident on August 6. As our experts continue to analyze, monitor and plan next steps, on behalf of Lethbridge City Council, I want to thank our residents for their ... Read More »

Editor, Wow! Scott Sakatch’s column in the August 13 Herald was a “comeuppance article.” 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 »

Editor, 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 »

Editor, King Trump decided we were the fentanyl capital of the world, and suddenly we were! The knee-jerk response: spend $1.3billion as homage to the King. So once every two to three days you hear a helicopter fly over the same area it had done previously. We need a kazillion helicopters, a kazillion drones and ... Read More »