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Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver on Tuesday at the Galt Museum launched a grant program which the province says is intended to relieve pressure on public infrastructure in Alberta’s fastest growing communities. Applications are now open for the Local Growth and Sustainability Grant which will provide $60 million over ... Read More »

Fall convocation students made history on Saturday as about 170 of them crossed the stage as the last Lethbridge College graduates ever before the post-secondary institution switched over to polytechnic status. The name switch happened in the summer and the fall convocation graduates were the last to receive their parchments from Lethbridge College. Those 170 ... Read More »

A total of 205 students crossed the stage and started a new chapter as alumni of the University of Lethbridge on Saturday. Among these graduands was Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief) Francis First Charger, who was recognized with an honorary Doctor of Laws. First Charger has been an Elder in Residence at the university since 2008 ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s volleyball team begin a new season this weekend with a lot of motivation and confidence. “We’ve got a really motivated group this year who’s jelled together really well throughout the  preseason,” said Greg Gibos, head coach. “So we’re just excited to play some games now ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald While University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s 15s rugby team ended its season with a bronze medal at Canada West Championships over the weekend, their head coach was also rewarded for his efforts this season. Graeme Moffat was awarded as Canada West Coach of the Year for the first time in ... Read More »

Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks women’s soccer team are heading to the ACAC soccer championships this weekend after clinching the last playoff spot in the South Division on Saturday. While the Kodiaks beat the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings 2-1 in their second last game of the year, their head coach learned ... Read More »

FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – mayor of Lethbridge I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend surrounded by family, friends and food. It was a big weekend for my family. We added a new addition – and with that, I have added another new title: grandpa Hyggen! Everyone is happy and healthy and ... Read More »

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing editor A few weeks ago after I wrote about Ben’s terminal illness I promised I’d never write another column about dogs. But this week I have to because karma bit me bad  following last Friday’s reference to Emergency Room mishaps, specifically talking about how I ended up ... Read More »

KEVIN TIMONEY As our society struggles against time and disinformation to transition to a sustainable economy, we turn increasingly to solar and wind energy. Policies such as the moratorium on renewables and the prohibition of green energy projects on Alberta’s agricultural lands are little more than cynical ploys that have hampered the green transition and ... Read More »

Editor: We agree with American late-night host Stephen Colbert that Poilievre is another Donald Trump. Oil executives point out that the Carbon Tax is the cheapest and most effective way to tackle Global Warming and 27 countries agree. Yet he is using it to fearmonger and wants the Rebates eliminated that are helping to put ... Read More »

Editor:  I was thrilled to hear that the United Kingdom has just become the first developed nation to be completely coal-free for energy production.  This is a country that used to be entirely coal dependent.  How ironic that while this happens there, here we are planning to approve a coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass. ... Read More »

Editor: I received a flyer from our Lethbridge MP, Rachael Thomas, saying she intends to cancel the climate action rebate for our family. This is a reduction to our annual income of $1,350 per year. This money is an important contribution to our family budget and it’s ill-considered of the Conservative party to want to ... Read More »