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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge School Division had many reasons to celebrate in 2025, beginning with the opening of their West Coulee Station Elementary School which is now the home of their Spanish bilingual program.  Board Chair Christine Light said it was fantastic to welcome politicians, families, and stakeholders to celebrate the grand opening [...] Read More »

Scott Sakatch Herald Editor What a difference a year makes. As I write this (Tuesday), I’m finishing my final shift as editor of the Lethbridge Herald and wondering where the last year has gone. I took over the job just before Christmas 2024, and am finishing up my stint on New Year’s Eve 2025. Long [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Initiative Reporter All retaill businesses deal with theft at some point or another, especially those in the downtown core, which not only has a negative impact on business owners, but also the experience for their customers. The Downtown Policing Unit will be hosting its second annual Cooperative Policing Seminar next [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Celebrating over 50 years of service in 2025, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) has become one of Canada’s largest seniors’ organizations; hosting community events and offering resources supporting independence and involvement well-beyond just its membership.  Its programs help Lethbridge seniors maintain social ties, develop new skills, [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald For the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division 2025 was a year of growth, and that brought boundary changes and the beginning of construction of a new elementary school in West Lethbridge.  Board Chair Linda Ellefson shared some of the highlights and challenges the division experienced throughout the year, and said the [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says in his New Year’s Eve message that Canada faced “challenges” in 2025 but the country is strongest when it’s united. As Canadians prepare to ring in the new year, Carney says it’s a time to reflect on the moments that brought us joy in 2025 and the people [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she witnessed extraordinary solidarity across the country in the last year in response to wildfires, economic challenges and in advancing Indigenous reconciliation. In a recorded message to Canadians, released by Rideau Hall, Simon says the nation is courageous, inclusive and committed to building peace. She also thanked Canadians [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … RCMP still looking for suspects in Sask. shooting The search continues this morning for a pair of suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting on a Saskatchewan First Nation. The RCMP says the shooting happened early [...] Read More »

TORONTO — In the past, if a client who usually preferred to communicate via short emails suddenly sent a lengthy message akin to a legal memo, Ron Shulman would suspect they’d received help from a family member or partner. Now, the Toronto family lawyer asks clients if they’ve used artificial intelligence. And most of the [...] Read More »

Mary Borrowman says she’ll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the northern lights shimmer across the sky on the morning of Jan. 1, 2025, from their home in Telegraph Cove, B.C. “When we looked out our window, and we looked over the water, everywhere you could see in the sky were [...] Read More »