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Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a tremendous year for Wider Horizons. The campus magazine produced by Lethbridge Polytechnic took home several industry awards for its publications in 2024 and 2025. Wider Horizons was awarded a silver award from the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) circle of ... Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It looks like the cornhole setup you’d see in a backyard game or campground, except for the small digital screens set up on stands behind each platform which not only keeps score but tracks each player’s stats which they can access via a phone app.  Welcome to ... Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new analysis from the Pembina Institute shows counties across Alberta brought in a record number of tax revenue from renewable energy projects—but they’re also missing out on more. According to a media release, Alberta municipalities brought in $70 million from renewable energy projects this year compared ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes were doubled up 6-3 by the Vancouver Giants in their sixth game of a seven-game road trip on Wednesday night at the Langley Events Centre. The Giants came out hot as they found themselves up 3-0 in the first 5:49 of the game. Marek Howell’s shot from ... Read More »

Graham Kelly Inside the CFL Early in the third quarter of the 112th Grey Cup after Saskatchewan scored a touchdown to go up 22-7 and the Alouettes went two and out, I made a note to myself, “They should be able to cruise home now.” Yeah, right. Who was I kidding? It’s just not part ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Prince Albert Raiders defenceman and Lacombe, Alta., product  Daxon Rudolph is showing why he is a top player in the WHL through his offensive prowess and two-way capabilities. For those qualities, the sophomore rearguard will be playing for Team CHL along  with other top prospects who are eligible for the ... Read More »

Lorne Fitch For the Herald Grassy Mountain is a defunct coal strip mine trying, like a phoenix, to rise from the rubble. The Australian owner, Gina Rinehart of north back Holdings, knows well the time-tested technique of “heads you win, tails you flip again” for keeping her dream of a mine proposal alive.  This is ... Read More »

Dan O’Donnell For the Herald Is it time for a recall petition against Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf? Some might say it’s overdue. Across Alberta, recall politics are gathering momentum after Premier Danielle Smith’s government invoked the notwithstanding clause to override the civil and human rights of more than 55,000 teachers. Under its legislation, the ... Read More »

Doug Firby Troy Media Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with China, which could once again open that market to our canola products. As tantalizing as that prospect is, our negotiators should not forget they don’t have to give away the farm to get this deal. Canola is Canada’s most valuable ... Read More »

Editor, I read Ken Moore’s letter about synchronized traffic lights with interest. I agree, it would be wonderful if the light was green for us all the way down.  An issue that I and some of my friends have with traffic lights, is that some of them, on the green light, the walk countdown to ... Read More »

Editor: Climate scientists continue warning that animal agriculture is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, yet national climate plans still tiptoe around reducing meat consumption.  We cannot meaningfully address climate change while ignoring one of its largest contributors. Relying on “efficient production” or “methane-reducing additives” will not solve a systemic problem.  We must confront ... Read More »

Editor, A friend of mine from Coaldale sent me a post by Rick Welin Recordist on Facebook entitled “Canadians Against Pierre Poilievre.” In it was the Finkelstein Formula for political candidates.  Aurthur Finkelstein was a Republican consultant from New York. He had helped the likes of Ronald Reagan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Stephen Harper and Donald Trump ... Read More »