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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 »

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 »

CROSS LAKE — Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power to residents of a northern First Nation after a downed power line forced residents out. Completion of the challenging repairs came a day after the chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to send in the military to deal with the [...] Read More »

Global Affairs Canada says it’s not currently aware of any Canadian citizens among the dozens killed and hundreds injured in a Swiss bar fire. Police have said about 40 people died and another 115 were injured after the fire ripped through a New Year’s celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after [...] Read More »

HALIFAX — Hundreds in Dartmouth, N.S., marked the new year by plunging into the frigid water of Lake Banook. Laurel Floyd from Ottawa was one of the brave dippers who waded into icy lake with her daughter and son in-law, saying the plunge felt exhilarating. It was her first time doing a polar dip, and [...] Read More »

CROSS LAKE — The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to send in the military to deal with a crisis caused by a prolonged power outage. The community has been without power since late Sunday when a line crossing the Nelson River snapped. Manitoba Hydro said Wednesday [...] Read More »

A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in northeastern British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday when an avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope. The organization says one of the three was fully [...] Read More »