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Polytech students place top three at the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic students placed in the top three at the 2026 LaunchPoint Pitch Competition held earlier this month, where they had the opportunity to connect with leaders in the community and showcase their proposals. First year Criminal Justice student – Policing student Patricia Wannamaker, placed second with her pitch “Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inclusion Lethbridge backs Bill 18
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Inclusion Lethbridge has announced their support for Bill 18, a legislation which protects lives of persons with disabilities and limit the provision of Track 2 Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) but believes there needs to be more supports in place for people with disabilities. Since 2021, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More Than Dress-Up: Cosplay builds community in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Capes moved through the aisles, armour rang with each step, and cameras lifted as cosplayers crossed paths like visitors from overlapping worlds. For a few hours, the 2026 Entertainment and Collector Expo didn’t just host cosplay—it leaned into it. The busiest day of the three-day event, Saturday saw the energy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta independence opinion piece draws reactions
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After an opinion piece from a United Conservative Party MLA about Alberta independence was published on Friday, many reacted to it. On Friday Rakhi Pancholi, New Democratic Party MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud said Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs and MLA for Red Deer-South Jason Stephan, confirmed he ... Read More »
1 responseMurder of Lethbridge resident under investigation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Monday Lethbridge Police announced that they have charged Lethbridge residents Darcy Andrew Medicine Crane, 43, and Jordan Frank North Peigan, 27, with one count of first-degree murder each in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man. This incident marks the first murder within the city since 2024. While ... Read More »
1 responseSecond Chances – one repair at a time
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald At a table inside the Theatre Gallery of the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL), a laptop hums louder than it should, its fan straining under the heat. Twelve-year-old Shawn Yang leans in alongside Amber Smith of Nerds On Site, working through the overheating issue piece by piece. For now, it’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2026 Entertainment & Collector Expo springs to life at Excite Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald The clang of steel on steel isn’t something you expect to hear indoors—but it’s exactly what greeted visitors Friday as fully armoured knights squared off on the floor of Excite Lethbridge (Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre). A few steps away, you might run into Superman posing for photos, Wolverine stalking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atoa to have bail hearing on some of his matters next month
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The case of Lethbridge man Skye Atoa, accused with multiple sex related offences was heard in Lethbridge Court Friday, where his lawyer Richard Muenz made some changes to trial dates, bail hearings and other matters. As Atoa has multiple charges and requires multiple trial dates, there is one matter ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge doesn’t deserve ‘bargain-basement service’ when it comes to medical emergencies
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro If you own a home in Lethbridge, you’ve recently received your property assessment, an estimate of your home’s value that the City uses to calculate your property taxes for the year. The actual amount you’ll pay has not yet been determined because City Council must first ... Read More »
3 responsesMale charged with multiple counts of attempted murder remains in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The case of a male charged with various offences after multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle and injured in a southside parking lot in October 2025 was heard in Lethbridge Court Friday. Christopher David Hegg from Calgary is charged with five counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allied Arts Council celebrates accomplishments
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council (AAC) celebrated their achievements over the past year and welcomed four new honourary members at their annual general meeting held at CASA on Thursday evening. Casa saw an all-time high of attendees totaling over 164,000 at various events held at the ... Read More »
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