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St. Kateri School names its first Principal
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald St. Kateri Elementary School, which is set to be ready in January 2027, has officially acquired its inaugural Principal, Meghan Calder. She will assume her role in August. “It’s always exciting to be part of something that’s new and different. So, I’m looking forward to being part of the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t let others tell your story: McIntyre urges action
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If someone else is telling your story, Don McIntyre says it’s time to speak — and to speak loudly. The Indigenous governance expert and professor of business management challenged a Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) audience to rethink ideas many assume are long buried — Manifest Destiny, imperialism, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home, Garden & Leisure Show is happening next month
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) and Meibel Consulting announced Thursday the 2026 Southern Alberta Home, Garden & Leisure Show will take place from March 12 to 14 at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. Executive Officer of BILD Lethbridge Region Bridget Mearns said the Southern Alberta Home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Widdowson’s cancellation a cause of frustration
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
Editor, The University of Lethbridge’s decision to cancel the speaking engagement of Frances Widdowson is both frustrating and deeply concerning. Ms. Widdowson was prepared to deliver what many believed would be a critically needed discussion on the effects of “wokeism,” as well as raise questions surrounding the reported graves at the Kamloops residential school. Although ... Read More »
2 responsesSong for the soul, support for the community
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge ensembles and folk artist John Wort Hannam bring song and community together in a heartfelt fundraiser for local food banks. On Friday night, the vaulted ceilings of Southminster United Church will fill with harmony — and with purpose. If Music Be the Food of Love, the annual benefit concert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
Lorne Fitch For the Herald As Northback provides more information on their proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine, the truth behind their promotional hype gets clearer. This was demonstrated in a public information session hosted by Northback in the Crowsnest Pass recently. Coincidentally, this took place just a few days before the deadline closed for people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer strikes lucrative new rights deal, projects massive financial boost
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Canada Soccer has successfully reworked its controversial rights deal with Canadian Soccer Business, with the new 12-year agreement offering a massive financial boost for the governing body. CEO Kevin Blue projects Canada Soccer will earn “well over $100 million” more in net revenue over the length of the contract than what the existing deal offered, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Stefon Diggs to be arraigned and denies assault allegation
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Massachusetts on felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. The arraignment at Dedham District Court was postponed until after Super Bowl LX so Diggs could play in the NFL championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friday, February 13, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 13th, 2026
PEARD, John "Jack"
KIEMELE, Phyllis
PETERS, Dan
LUTTER, Valerie
KING-BLOOD, Rhonda
SIMMILL, Loretta
MOZGALA, Barbara
STEIN, Lotte
HILLSTEAD, Morris
People – and robots – are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Friday was dress rehearsal day for four cute humanoid robots, each about 95 centimeters (3 feet) tall at a mall in western Beijing. Curious onlookers stopped to watch. Each robot got a colorful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Sports have become a big part of prediction markets. So big that even sportsbooks have moved into the business. The rapid growth of sports offerings on prediction markets — called event contracts — has captured the attention of the four major North American sports, along with the NCAA and other organizations. Kalshi ... Read More »
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