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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 — Canadian non-profit Oxfam-Québec says it was surprised to find itself on a list of 37 organizations set to be barred from Gaza by Israel. The country is reportedly moving to suspend more than two dozen humanitarian organizations as of Jan. 1 for failing to comply with new vetting rules for international organizations working [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Authorities in Quebec’s Nunavik region say the person who died 10 days after an exchange of gunfire involving the Nunavik Police Service on Dec. 20 was a young girl. Maggie Emudluk, Kativik Regional Government chairperson, says in a statement the girl was an innocent victim of a sad tragedy. Quebec’s police watchdog confirmed [...] Read More »

BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION — Security has been doubled on a Saskatchewan First Nation as the search continues for a pair of suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. The RCMP says the shooting happened early Tuesday morning in Big Island Lake Cree Nation, 400 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, which left one person [...] Read More »

Canada’s foreign affairs minister says seven Canadians were injured Tuesday in a train crash near the Machu Picchu archaeological site in Peru. Anita Anand says on social media that Global Affairs officials are providing consular assistance to those affected and are in close contact with local authorities. She says Canada stands by the people of [...] Read More »

The claim Rogers retail stores used facial recognition on customers through its surveillance cameras appeared on social media in December. Rogers says it does not use the technology at its storefronts and its door screening policy at some locations is meant to ensure staff and customer safety. Stores must follow privacy laws that dictate the [...] Read More »