September 18th, 2024

Featured Story

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The latest encampment strategy update to city council shows there have been a total of 606 calls to date in 2024. Community Social Development general manager Andrew Malcolm provided the update to council on Tuesday. In the current reporting period, there were 254 encampment calls. So far this year from

Read More »

Poll

Are you worried about the potential development of a Pass coal mine?

Loading ... Loading ...


Local News

  • Donation helps family centre enhance cultural programming

    The Nohkohwaa Family and Youth Centre, located in Fort MacLeod, received a donation of $150,000 on Tuesday from TD Bank. The donation will enhance their current cultural programing as well as increase the technology for the site including adding security cameras and program computers. The funds will also be used to help train staff who ... Read More »

    4 hours ago
  • New team of Alberta Sheriffs going after wanted criminals

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government announced the creation of a new team of Alberta Sheriffs to help bring wanted criminals to justice all across the province during a press conference Tuesday. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that a new Alberta Sheriff’s team created to help track down criminals wanted by authorities, is now up and ... Read More »

    4 hours ago
  • Council gets financial update from Exhibition

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The latest financial update from the Lethbridge & District Exhibition to city council on Tuesday shows that the net deficit for the nine months ending July 31 is $1,890,995. The report states that cash on hand as of July 31 was $911,192. The LDE has added an additional 15 events for this year, ... Read More »

    4 hours ago

Local Sports

  • Horn men’s soccer have strong west coast trip

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team had a strong showing out on the west coast over the weekend. The Horn men’s team made their chances count on a low shot total at the University of Fraser Valley on Sunday afternoon in a 2-1 victory. The Cascades opened the ... Read More »

    9 hours ago
  • Greig giving back to Lethbridge female hockey community

    If you were around a couple of city arenas  this past weekend, you might have noticed future PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) and local player Dara Greig helping with Southern Express U18AA female hockey try outs. Greig, who will look  to crack the PWHL’s Montreal Victoire’s line-up later this fall , is in the city ... Read More »

    9 hours ago
  • Plenty of evaluation left as Canes wind down the preseason

    Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes wrap up their exhibition season this weekend and have plenty of evaluation left to go through ahead of next Friday’s season opener. Head coach Bill Peters spoke about what he noticed after Friday night’s exhibition loss to Calgary. “I liked some guys in spurts, no doubt, said Peters. ... Read More »

    4 days ago


Sponsored


Submit Your Media



Opinions

  • Lowering Albertans’ utility bills a priority

    AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East Lowering the cost of everyday essentials, like power, is a top priority for Alberta’s government. That’s why our government is modernizing the entire electricity system to provide long term solutions to lower utility bills and protect Alberta’s ratepayers. Thanks to these efforts, Alberta’s default ... Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Life is getting ruff for a great friend

    LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Over the years, I’ve written a lot about my four-legged companions but this will be the last time you have to endure a column about them. Once again, time has taken its toll and now my beloved Ben dog is soon leaving this earth.  And once ... Read More »

    5 days ago
  • MP sets out priorities for return to Parliament

    FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge During my childhood, it was normal for strangers to join my family for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. If my parents learned of someone needing a place to spend the holidays, an invitation was quickly extended. My four siblings and I were always excited ... Read More »

    2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor

  • Drivers have to pay attention to pedestrians on city crosswalks

    Editor: While out walking in the Agnes Davidson/Victoria Park area on a recent evening, my dog and I were nearly struck  in a crosswalk (16 Ave. S. and 17 St.) when six cars blew through the signed and marked crosswalk, and a seventh tried to stop, only to be rear-ended, sending the car through the ... Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Should we be looking at history for lessons about the future?

    Editor: We can’t eat money.” Alberta’s population is exploding. More people are crushing the “Alberta Advantage.”  Our beauty, our water, our cities, our housing is inflating to the disadvantage of our people. What we love about our Alberta, blue sky, white mountains, green forests, blue rivers. All are changing the more we want, the more ... Read More »

    1 week ago
  • Challenges lie ahead for Canadian labourers

    Editor: As we approach Labour Day 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the significant strides made by workers in Canada, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. This year, Labour Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action for all of us who believe in the power of ... Read More »

    3 weeks ago