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Where inclusion starts with a cup of coffee
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald For many, a cup of coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a chance to connect, share stories, and feel part of something larger. At Inclusion Lethbridge, the organization’s regular Coffee & Chats events are built around that idea: relaxed, welcoming spaces where people with developmental disabilities, their families, allies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds show up to protest Widdowson’s presence at U of L, again
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Wednesday hundreds gathered at the University of Lethbridge atrium, to protest the presence of former Mount Royal University professor Francis Widdowson, who had previously been protested against in February 2023, also on a Wednesday afternoon. This time around members of Lethbridge Police were present working alongside Campus Safety to ... Read More »
6 responsesMusic and Speech Festival receives $15,000 scholarship donation
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Festival, formally the Kiwanis Music Festival, received $15,000 to support a new Scholarship in the memory of Fran Rude. Rude put on 80 productions which included over 500 participants over the span of 55 years. Following Rude’s death about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Studying bird brains not as dumb as it may sound
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Speaking to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on Thursday, University of Lethbridge (U of L) neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk argued that bird brains—often assumed to be small and simple—have played a crucial role in reshaping how scientists understand intelligence, behaviour, and the brain itself. Iwaniuk’s presentation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days earns Country Music Alberta nomination
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Whoop-Up Days’ focus on spotlighting local talent has earned the annual festival a significant nomination from Country Music Alberta (CMAB). Whoop-Up Days is one of five finalists for the Live Event or Presenting Series of the Year (Large Market) award. Director of event development with Excite Lethbridge, Paul Kingsmith says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1984’s warnings still resembling with readers
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Once a chilling warning from George Orwell’s 1949 novel 1984, his vision of a totalitarian society has become cultural shorthand—used in reality-TV promos, smartphone jokes and casual conversation about life online. More than 75 years later, Orwell’s dystopia continues to feel uncomfortably current, a fact reflected ... Read More »
1 responseWarm spell gives city head start on winter pothole repairs
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Potholes—those rim-bending reminders of freeze-thaw cycles—typically announce themselves in March and April. But this February, an unusual stretch of warmer weather has given city crews a rare opportunity to tackle road repairs early, patching hazards before they grow worse. With snowmelt seeping into cracked pavement and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Male charged with sex-related offenses against a 12-year-old remains in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police shared on Jan. 22, that they have charged a 22-year-old male with sex related offences in connection with an incident where a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a city hotel room and the case was in court Wednesday. The male, Yuvraaz Singh appeared in court via CCTV ... Read More »
2 responsesApplications open for Alberta’s Teacher Advisory Council
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrious Nicolaides has opened an application process seeking individuals interested in serving in the Teacher Advisory Council. According to the Alberta Government website, the Teacher Advisory Council is an advisory agency comprised of up to 15 teachers and teacher leaders in Alberta. And members of ... Read More »
2 responsesNew scales now open at Waste and Recycling Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald To manage increased traffic and reduce congestion at the Waste and Recycling Centre, the City of Lethbridge has introduced new scale infrastructure designed to improve efficiency. The scale house now features two inbound and two outbound lanes and scales, doubling the previous capacity. Waste and Recycling Engineer Mark Molesky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancer’s impact felt across Lethbridge – World Cancer Day explains why
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Joe Manio- Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From early detection and prevention to the cancers most affecting Albertans, Feb. 4 highlights a disease that touches residents of every age and background. WHY WORLD CANCER DAY MATTERS IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA Cancer remains a leading cause of death in Alberta, but early detection, prevention, ... Read More »
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