May 20th, 2025

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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter National Nurses Week wrapped-up on May 18, after honouring the contributions of nurses and recognizing their vital role in healthcare.  The theme of this year was “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.” Nursing care has evolved with technological advances in simulations, and the education and training

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  • Local bikers don their fanciest duds to take part in Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride

    Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Sunday, a group of seven motorcycle enthusiasts dressed in their Sunday best joined other riders worldwide for the 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR); a global motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs on behalf of the Movember Foundation. ... Read More »

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  • Hatrix’s bare-bones production of ‘Our Town’ relies on story

    Richard Amery For The Herald Local theatre company Hatrix Theatre takes a trip back to the turn of the century for their production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town,” happening May 22-31 on Thursday through Saturday each week at the McNally Community Centre. “It’s the most beautiful play ever written ,” said director Karolyn ... Read More »

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  • Southern Alberta School of Ag another step closer to fruition

    Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its meeting earlier this month, Cypress County council agreed in principle to ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Racquetball players set for nationals

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Two local racquetball players are set to represent Alberta at Racquetball Canada National Championships this upcoming week in Ontario. Coby Iwaasa will be competing in senior Male Single and Doubles divisions, while Naman Gauri will get one last chance at bringing home gold in the U21  division. Iwaasa has made ... Read More »

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  • Off-season overhaul should help Elks this season

    Graham Kelly  Inside the CFL Shortly after former Edmonton and B.C. executive Rick LeLacheur took control of the Elks last fall, he ended the Chris Jones (now a defensive assistant with University of North Carolina) reign of error, saved the team from bankruptcy and sold the community-owned club to construction magnate Larry Thompson. At season’s ... Read More »

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  • Peters opts not to return to Canes

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are now in the process of finding a new head coach as the team announced on Thursday that Bill Peters has decided not to  renew his contract for the 2025-2026 season. Peters spent two seasons with the Canes after being hired in August 2023 to replace Brent ... Read More »

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Opinions

  • Energy regulator has done the bare minimum

    Lorne Fitch For the Herald The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has rendered its decision allowing Northback to proceed with more coal exploration on Grassy Mountain. You might remember Grassy Mountain, the zombie-like coal mine proposal that will not die and is kept on life support by the Alberta government. To get the good news out ... Read More »

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  • Transparency on LDE is a key issue for council

    Blaine Hyggen For the Herald We have reached the Victoria Day May Long Weekend! That of course means the unofficial start to summer – and rain in the forecast. The first items I want to delve into this month are a couple of important updates to the community regarding the Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE). ... Read More »

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  • ‘Energy superpower’ rhetoric requires policy

    Bill Whitelaw Troy Media As Canada continues to slip in global economic rankings, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambition to position the country as an “energy superpower” feels increasingly disconnected from reality. The idea is rooted in recent political rhetoric suggesting that Canada’s energy sector, particularly oil and gas, can drive national prosperity. But rhetoric alone ... Read More »

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Letters to The Editor

  • Smith seems to be seeking royal position

    Editor, In case there were any doubts Alberta’s Premier was a science-denying demagogue with designs on the throne of Alberta, Danielle Smith’s startling televised speech to the public buried those doubts like a tank of pumped fracking fluid. We can assume our own UCP representative, Nathan Neudorf, is firm in his backing of her quest ... Read More »

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  • Premier’s views on Alberta sovereignty out of step with history

    Editor, To Danielle Smith: I am one of 41 million citizens of Canada.    Our Canadian passports are recognized around the world.  I am also one of about 5 million residents of Alberta and have been an Albertan for most of my life.   My sovereign  is King Charles. My province was created 120 years ... Read More »

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  • Mine could be beneficial to Crowsnest Pass

    Editor, There are the vast majority of people who are against the coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass who have no idea where the water is coming from nor do they know the small amount that is needed every year. There were two areas that had been dug down to create deep pits on the ... Read More »

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