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Southern Alberta post-secondary institutions sign partnership agreement
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Red Crow Community College, and Medicine Hat College have partnered to enhance higher education in southern Alberta through collaborative efforts. During a ceremony at the University of Lethbridge Wednesday, representatives of each institution signed a partnership agreement, that will create a shared vision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge female with drug trafficking offences
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2026
Joe Manio-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a local woman in connection with drug trafficking targeting unhoused and vulnerable residents. In mid-March, the Downtown Policing Unit, with support from the Crime Suppression Team and SCAN, observed a female repeatedly engaging with unhoused individuals in activity consistent with drug sales. Police also identified trafficking at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A whole lotta bull — and that’s no fooling
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald There was no shortage of big numbers at Tuesday’s 53rd Annual Rodgers Red Angus Bull Sale at Perlich Bros.—and that’s no April Fool’s joke. Dropping $50,000 or $30,000 on a bull is nothing out of the ordinary, but what happened at the end of the sale was something else entirely. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools should teach students how to think, not what to think says Nicolaides
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Wednesday, Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides introduced Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideologies from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act. Nicolaides said the bill has been introduced to help address challenges regarding violence in classrooms, along with concerns about neutrality and impartiality. “This legislation ... Read More »
1 responseApril Fool’s Day – when gullibility goes global
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
If there’s one day on the calendar that comes with a built-in trust issue, it’s April 1. On this particular Tuesday of mischief, common sense takes a personal day, skepticism works overtime and even your most reliable group chat becomes a den of low-grade deception. It’s the one date where “breaking news” should be treated ... Read More »
1 responseThird Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murder
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police arrested 42-year-old Nicholas Rodney Scout, of Lethbridge, and charged him with one count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man Monday night. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police said Scout was arrested late Monday night following the execution of search warrants at two residences along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister of Justice to table Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Justice Mickey Amery addressed the province on Monday to say he was tabling Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026. During a press conference titled “Enhancing democracy and transparency,” Amery said the government has done a lot of work to refine democratic process legislation because all ... Read More »
1 responseGolf Classic aims to boost cardiac care in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you’ve ever had to make the drive to Calgary for a cardiac appointment—or waited while someone you love made that trip—you already understand the stakes. Now imagine not having to leave southern Alberta at all. That’s the goal behind the newly announced Hearts & Health Classic, a charity golf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amery, Nenshi spoke about Alberta Electoral Boundaries report
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On March 26, the 2025-2026 Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission presented their final report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. They had presented their interim report in October 2025. A Letter to the Speaker presented along with the report partially reads, “After the tabling of our interim report in ... Read More »
1 responseFarming Smarter kicks off 2026 with focus on practical research and real-world results
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you ate today, this story concerns you. That’s the quiet reality behind the work of Farming Smarter, a Lethbridge-area non-profit that officially launched its 2026 season Tuesday with a clear message: agricultural research isn’t just about farmers—it’s about food security, economic stability and how well southern Alberta adapts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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