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By Nathan Reiter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald It’s been three decades since southern Alberta faced the fury of the Oldman River in June 1995, but anyone who lived through it remembers the experience in vivid detail. The flood was caused by heavy rain in the area. The city of Lethbridge saw 55 mm [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald When reflecting upon 2025, Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro said his first year in the role was great and he was excited to represent his constituents in the Legislative Assembly.  Miyashiro said he is confident that when people look back on what happened at the Legislative Assembly in 2025, [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Over 100 members of the community gathered at the Friendship Bell at Nikka Yukko Japanese Garden Wednesday evening to take turns ringing the Joya No Kane (New Year’s Eve bell) to welcome the New Year with reflection and renewal. The traditional bell-ringing ceremony symbolizes letting go [...] Read More »

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 »

RICHMOND — An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Transport Canada citing alcohol rules in its confirmation of the incident. Transport Canada says the incident took place on Dec. 23, and it will engage with Air India and Indian aviation authorities to [...] Read More »

TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added several Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero products to its ongoing recall of pistachios possibly contaminated with salmonella. The latest recall published Friday includes Peace by Chocolate bars and assorted chocolates sold across Canada. They may have been sold individually or as part of a variety pack. [...] Read More »

RICHMOND — Vancouver International Airport says an Air India pilot was arrested as he was preparing for a flight last week. Richmond RCMP did not identify the airline but say a pilot was arrested on Dec. 23 after a “report of concern” involving an airline crew member. Police and an airport spokeswoman say the flight [...] Read More »

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s election agency has fired the starter’s pistol on the race to collect enough names for a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Elections Alberta announced Friday that Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project have from Saturday until May 2 to collect just under 178,000 signatures to qualify. “Citizen initiative [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — A Quebec ski resort suspended operations on Friday after its unionized workforce walked off the job, leaving one of the province’s most renowned winter playgrounds closed indefinitely. Earlier in the day, Le Massif de Charlevoix said it had closed its ski lifts, slopes, tobogganing areas, food services, the gift shop and the workshop [...] Read More »