Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada is known for its beautiful scenery, which can often be taken for granted by locals who have experienced it their entire lives. But one local refugee is hoping to help people see Canada through a different lens. Many Lethbridge residents recognize Ahmed Mustafa from his regular
Read More »Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked Thursday to recommend that funding be approved to provide the Lethbridge Police Service with body-worn cameras. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. A report, to be submitted by Chief Financial Officer Darrell Mathews ... Read More »
21 hours agoALEJANDRA NOAD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nicolas Sheran Park was an array of obstacles, mud and foam on Saturday for the second time as was the site of the 5K Foam Fest, a fun run with proceeds of the event going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over the last 10 years, the 5K Foam Fest has ... Read More »
21 hours agoAlejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has launched a new business survey aimed at better understanding the goals, challenges and needs of local businesses. Darrell Mathews, Chief Financial Officer spoke to media Monday morning and said the survey will be conducted by Deloitte LLP, and businesses will be selected randomly. “If businesses want ... Read More »
21 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Southern Alberta Summers Games (SASG)that hosted in Taber last week are now in the books and Team Lethbridge had an impressive showing at the four-day event. Team Lethbridge brought home the most gold medals with 124 and the second most medals overall with 245, finishing just behind the MDÂ ... Read More »
6 hours agoThe Lethbridge Elks clawed back to tie the game late but fell in extra innings to the Billings Royals 10-8 in the first game of the American Legion ‘AA’ baseball doubleheader on Tuesday evening at Spitz Stadium. The Royals scored two runs on passed balls in the eighth inning to snag the win. “Good to ... Read More »
6 hours agoBy Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Some of the province’s top female and male softball teams are set to take to the diamonds at city’s Softball Valley this weekend for the Softball Alberta Senior ‘A’ Slo-Pitch Provincial Championships in hopes earning a spot in next year’s national championships. “Often times when we bid on these, the ... Read More »
1 day agoFROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas Member of Parliament for Lethbridge When Canadians think of Parliament, the focus is often on the governing party or the Prime Minister. Yet, one of the most important – and often overlooked – pillars of our democracy is the Loyal Opposition. The term Loyal Opposition originated in the United Kingdom. ... Read More »
4 days agoGUEST OPINION David B. Carpenter Have you stopped beating your wife? It’s a simple question, just answer yes or no. This is the classic example of a loaded question, either requested answer to which makes one guilty of an unproven assumption. Most people smile because they know where the question ends up. I don’t imagine ... Read More »
5 days agoLEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Today marks Independence Day in the United States. While the relationship between the governments of Canada and the U.S. have become fractured over tariffs, our two countries still share a strong personal bond that has existed for centuries and will undoubtedly continue to exist long into the future. That is due not only to ... Read More »
5 days agoEditor: We have known Fr. Ian Gagne for the past nine-and one-half years since he came to St. Ambrose church in Coaldale, Alberta. We took him and his parents to Chef’s Hat restaurant for dinner when he first arrived and to get to know them better. Lisa, the owner, was generous with her hospitality and ... Read More »
5 days agoEditor, I would like to thank Councillor Mark Campbell for his motion to allow the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club, to speak to city council. The motion was passed by a 7-2 vote and CLUCC will present to the Safety and Social Committee. CLUCC will demonstrate that a one year pilot project to help ... Read More »
6 days agoEditor, During the June 24 city council meeting, a motion was put forward by councilor Campbell to allow a local organization the opportunity to present on a topic important to them to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (SPC). This motion was necessary because previous requests to present to the SPC were denied by ... Read More »
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