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Taber male is charged with sex-related offenses against a 12-year-old girl
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 22-year-old male has been charged with sex related offences by Lethbridge Police in connection with an incident where a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a city hotel room. Lethbridge Police shared Thursday that on April 24, 2025, police responded to a request to assist in ... Read More »
1 responseRaffle to help raise funds for Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Interfaith Food Bank is inviting community members to support them through a Romance Raffle just in time for Valentine’s Day. Executive Director Danielle McIntyre said that in 2025 they saw a seven per cent increase in the number of working people in need of their services, jumping from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech renews land lease agreement for research farm
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic has renewed the land lease agreement with the Government of Alberta for the 395-acre research farm located east of Lethbridge. The 20-year agreement, signed in July, reinforces the institution’s long-term relationship with the provincial government as they work to expand applied agricultural research ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes skate with School Safety Patrollers
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Every school morning and afternoon, thousands of fifth and sixth graders across the province ensure the safety of their classmates as they participate in the AMA School Safety Patrollers program. Over 280 patrollers and supervisors from schools in Lethbridge and surrounding area, had the opportunity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Best-kept secret’: LSCO Woodshop gets a fresh start
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald A beloved but little-known fixture at the LSCO building is getting a new lease on life. The long-standing woodshop reopened in January 2026 as the Westco Woodshop following a complete renovation. Executive Director Kaitlynn Weaver called it a “best kept secret” that has served LSCO members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Education at tipping point , ATA survey finds
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Alberta teachers are sounding the alarm about a deepening crisis in education, with a new union survey showing unprecedented stress levels and waning confidence in the future of their profession. The ATA says increasing classroom complexity and recent controversial government decisions have left educators demoralized and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes to send letter to Justice Minister in support of Bill C-14
By Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council voted unanimously to send a letter to Sean Fraser, minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to support Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, introduced by the Alberta government late last year. This letter is a response to an incident last ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity connection and the call of the drum
By Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald From the heartbeat of a newborn to the rhythm of a festival drum circle, drumming has been a part of human life for millennia. In Lethbridge, community drum circles are bringing people together again, offering a space for connection, expression and shared rhythm—no musical experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McNally Contractors now operates under Volker Stevin
By Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2026
BY Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Founded in June 1976, McNally began with portable asphalt operations out of Fort Macleod before following work across Western Canada. In 2004, the company established permanent operations in Lethbridge. McNally has been part of the Volker Stevin family of companies since 2011, and in recent years, closer alignment across the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech starts conversation on mental health
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Since 2010, Bell Let’s Talk Day, held on the fourth Wednesday of January each year, has not only been used as a way for people to break the stigma of mental health online, but Lethbridge Polytechnic also uses the day as a conversation starter to help students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused sex offender remains in custody waiting for bail hearing
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man accused with multiple sex related offences remains in custody after his bail hearing was adjourned Tuesday in Lethbridge Court. After being re-arrested for breaching his previous release conditions last week, Skye Atoa, 50, appeared in court Tuesday, but his hearing was adjourned for another week. Atoa’s lawyer ... Read More »
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