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Burn brings thrills , laughs and big roles to Lethbridge stage
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald The Playgoers of Lethbridge are coming in hot with Burn, a darkly funny psychological thriller by Canadian playwright John Muggleton, opening today at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Directed by Henry Ross Jacobs, the production marks the Playgoers’ first show of the year and promises an intimate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stretch, repeat: Teddy Bear Yoga at Lethbridge Public Library
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald On a recent Saturday at the Lethbridge Public Library’s Crossings Branch, the usual hush of the Friends Place Meeting Room was replaced with laughter, stretching and a roomful of teddy bears attempting downward dog. Parents and children rolled out yoga mats side by side for Teddy Bear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atoa remains in custody, one trial date set
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After pleading not guilty to all charges last week, Skye Atoa’s case was back in court Monday morning, where his appearance was waved by his lawyer Richard Muenz. A trial date for the matters related to an incident that took place in October 2025, which were laid in December 2025 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!February is Heart Health Month
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With February being recognized as Heart Health Month, this provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of improving access to care closer to home, and to do just that, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is taking part of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. CEO Crystal Elliott shared they have received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Campus vision discussion takes centre stage at SACPA
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald With a near-capacity audience filling the room for its regular Thursday meeting, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard how open land west of the Oldman River could help shape Lethbridge’s future for decades to come. The packed crowd gathered to hear Trevor Lewington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arson case related to cemetery fire adjourned once again
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A representative of Robin McIntyre, lawyer of Audrey Small Legs, who is charged with arson in connection with a grass fire that razed a southside coulee and an area of the Mountain View Cemetery, appeared in court Friday to ask for an adjournment. The adjournment was set to provide Small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New U of L exhibition digs deeper into the meaning of soil
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Most people don’t think much about soil unless it is clinging to their boots or smudged on their hands — something to be brushed off, swept away or worked through to get to what really matters. A new exhibition opening at the University of Lethbridge Art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evans soaking up knowledge, experience in first WHL season
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It was no guarantee that Jake Evans would make the Lethbridge Hurricanes out of training camp. Evans was one of several 16-year-old hopefuls vying for a roster spot back in September when Lethbridge opened up training camp. After making the team, the 16-year-old Saskatoon product has been soaking it all in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brighter Together Survey shows positive results
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Brighter Together Survey conducted by Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ has shown that businesses within the city are optimistic about the health of their businesses. The survey is done annually to gauge the health of the local business community, identify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trade & Convention Centre gains a new hall naming partner
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Excite Lethbridge has partnered with Cooper Equipment Rentals, not only to name one of the halls in the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, but also to provide resources for Excite Lethbridge’s events. Cooper Equipment Rentals is now the exclusive rental equipment provider of Excite Lethbridge and are the new title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impacts of coal mining: Science matters
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
Editor: A recent Crowsnest Pass Herald editorial delivered a counter to the envisioned worth and merit of Corb Lund’s petition aimed to stop new coal mining on Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. The editorial included these sentences: Science matters. Environmental monitoring matters. I concur. I couldn’t agree more. My belief in science, enhanced by reading well-documented scientific ... Read More »
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