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Province to invest in classroom complexity teams

By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides, announced Thursday the Alberta Government will be investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams, comprising one teacher and two educational assistants, and dispatching them to 476 Kindergarten to Grade 6 schools. During the announcement Thursday, Premier Smith said ... Read More »

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Polytechnic ends Coulee Fest

By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald After nine years, Lethbridge Polytechnic has announced the ending of Coulee Fest. Coulee Fest has been celebrated since 2017 and began to commemorate the polytechnic’s 60th anniversary. Stephanie Savage, associate director of external engagement, says this was a difficult decision, but was ultimately made to redirect ... Read More »

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Singles Strike Back: Valentine’s Day your way

By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026

MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every February 14, the world divides neatly into two camps: those posting photos of roses arranged like they’re auditioning for a royal wedding, and those quietly Googling things like, “Is it too early to eat the emergency chocolate?” This is not bitterness. This is Singles Awareness Day — ... Read More »

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ATA reacts to government funding to address classroom complexity

By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teacher’s Association president Jason Schilling shared his thoughts on the government’s announcement to invest $143 million on complexity teams. “Today’s announcement of additional teachers and educational assistants serves as a long do admission that the government has chronically underfunded our schools for years,” said Schilling. He said this ... Read More »

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Province announces funding for renewable natural gas facility in Coaldale

By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers A new partnership – Central Farms RNG – is bringing renewable energy production to Coaldale. The renewable energy project is one of several across the province that’s being supported by the Alberta government with $28 million invested in new technologies to help increase energy production while decreasing environmental impacts. ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Song 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 »

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to undergo modernization

By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After being closed for over a decade, St. Patrick’s Church re-opened in March 2023 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and almost 600 people filled its pews. Although, the church has been opened with limited usage, many have hoped one day the church will re-open for weekly Sunday mass and the ... Read More »

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Farming Smarter Conference puts people and innovation at forefront

By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2026

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If agriculture feeds the world, who feeds agriculture? That question framed discussions at the Farming Smarter 2026 Conference and Trade Show, where producers, agronomists and industry leaders gathered to examine what the future of farming requires — and who will help shape it. For speaker Ashley Nicholls who gave the ... Read More »

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