March 28th, 2024

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Gas prices have taken a jump at city pumps before the increase in provincial fuel taxes and the carbon tax on April 1. And drivers may not see it as a joke. Regular grade gasoline was selling at 154.9 at several Circle K stations in Lethbridge on Wednesday morning as well as at the  Petro-Canada

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Local News

  • Charges are bogus, accused tells judge

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old Lethbridge man who refuses to have a bail hearing, will remain in custody on criminal charges he doesn’t believe exist. During a hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, Tyson William Closs refused help from his lawyer and insisted the charges against him are bogus. “There is no criminal charges against ... Read More »

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  • Community cabaret set for Saturday

    Adults who like to dance and enjoy excellent local music are invited to the Community Cabaret, slated for Saturday at the German Canadian Club. Lost Horse Singers, Jigging with Roy Pogorzelski and Hippodrome are featured this year, complemented by finger foods, cash bar, and transportation if needed for accessibility (or a safe ride home). The ... Read More »

    6 hours ago
  • City and AHS reach contract deal for EMS service

    City council has approved a new agreement with Alberta Health Services to deliver emergency medical services here through Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. The agreement is for 2.5 years and replaces the contract that was set to expire on Sunday. It provides an option for a 2.5-year extension, bringing the total contract to five years. ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Hurricanes ready for playoff clash with the Broncos

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to tangle with the Swift Current Broncos in the first round of the WHL  playoffs beginning tomorrow night in southwest Saskatchewan. “Just dialing in on the opponent,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “Obviously you know who you have and you’ve got a week to ... Read More »

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  • Gibb, Miller share prestigous basketball award

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Heral Two talented local female high school basketball players were the recipients of a prestigious basketball award over the weekend through the Alberta Basketball’s Shooting Stars program. LCI’s Mishynn Miller and Raymond’s Delaney Gibb shared the 2024 Miss Basketball Alberta Award. Shooting Stars brass look for the most outstanding players in ... Read More »

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  • Meneghin wins team MVP award

    By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald To no one’s surprise , Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin was the recipient of the Harry Ingarfield Memorial Award as the team’s MVP during a pre-game awards ceremony on Friday night at the Enmax Centre. Meneghin has been solid between the pipes all the season having a posted a record ... Read More »

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Opinions

  • Good Friday this year vastly different from 2020

    LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Four years ago this month, COVID-19 restrictions were in full swing as the world shut down to try to reduce the spread of this new and deadly invisible enemy. With business activity reduced to those deemed essential, commerce came to a sudden and grinding halt. And ... Read More »

    5 hours ago
  • Drought situation a growing concern

    LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Are we going to finally get the moisture that helps to avert a water crisis in southern Alberta? If the forecast holds true, we should be getting a substantial amount of snow through the weekend to help alleviate a potential disaster for spring if we start ... Read More »

    6 days ago
  • Many notable events have happened here this month

    FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge March is here with plenty of notable topics and events to mention in this space.  I was pleased to attend several local events on March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day. In addition to my wonderful Lethbridge City Council colleagues Belinda Crowson and Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, ... Read More »

    2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor

  • NDP needs a leader who will take action on the climate

    Editor: The Alberta NDP have moved away from climate action in the last two elections, running on a platform of increasing Alberta’s carbon emissions. Scientists tell us this is a policy of planetary destruction. Shannon Phillips, a former Environment Minister, likes to point out that while she oversaw an expansion in oil production, we’ve been ... Read More »

    1 day ago
  • Pedestrian safety in the city needs to be respected by drivers

    Editor: It is beyond frustrating the number of times I have encountered a disrespectful driver while crossing the street in the Lethbridge. I walk every morning and just this year, I have had to dodge, stop or quickly get out of the way of vehicles entering the crosswalk on five separate occasions.   Just this morning ... Read More »

    6 days ago
  • Urban cycling won’t be safe until everyone accepts the culture

    Editor: As an avid cyclist who has ridden over 40,000kms on the roads around Lethbridge in the last 13 years, I am dismayed and alarmed with what appears to be increasing public hostility to bikes and cycling, especially in the city proper.  There are likely many reasons behind this hostility. An over-arching one is ignorance ... Read More »

    6 days ago