January 17th, 2026
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Hess art gallery displays an Indigenous-led exploration into AI

By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge’s Art Gallery’s latest exhibit feature’s the creative outcomes of nine Indigenous artists who were part of the Niitsitapi Pod-one of five research pods in the Abundant Intelligences research program. The Abundant Intelligences Research Program is an Indigenous-led research program which conceptualizes designs, develops ... Read More »

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Manslaughter case adjourned until next month

By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 34-year-old male charged with manslaughter, uttering threats, and theft under $5,000 in connection with the death of an elderly male in October 2025, and who has been in custody since September, 2025 appeared in Lethbridge Court via CCTV Friday.  Cameron Jordon Hamilton appeared in court on different charges stemming ... Read More »

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SAAG celebrating 50 years

By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald As it marks 50 years in 2026, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is opening the anniversary year with a new partnership with Excite Lethbridge that will bring rotating contemporary art exhibitions to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. “Celebrating fifty years is a remarkable ... Read More »

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LFCA to donate toys to Ronald McDonald House

By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026

  By Alejandro Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association (LFCA) will be donating toys and welcome packages for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House located near the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.  After Blake Olson, vice president of the association found himself using the Ronald McDonald House with his family in 2021, ... Read More »

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SACPA meeting outlined potential impacts of Bill 12

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald   Critics of Alberta’s Bill 12 say it is unclear how the legislation improves the lives of people relying on the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. Disability advocates warn the bill could reduce benefits, remove protections and impose stricter eligibility rules, creating financial ... Read More »

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Woman charged with arson after coulee grass fire

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a 44-year-old Audrey Rae Small Legs with arson in connection with a grass fire that burned an area of the coulees near the Mountain View Cemetery earlier this week.   Lethbridge Police and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a grass fire near ... Read More »

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Business instructor spoke about post holiday budgets

By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald With the new year in full swing, many people are focusing on their budgets, especially following weeks of increased spending over the holidays. While creating a budget is important, Chris Hotton, instructor in the School of Business at Lethbridge Polytechnic says it’s important that the data ... Read More »

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BILD Lethbridge to offer complimentary Show booths to non-profit organizations

By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald   Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge Region recently announced a new program offering complimentary booth space to non-profit and charitable organizations at the Southern Alberta Home, Garden & Leisure Show.  This year the show will take place from March 12 to March 14, and BILD Executive Officer ... Read More »

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Mission in action : Nokoowaayi delivers safety and comfort

By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Construction of My Home Nokoowaayi, a 30-unit supportive housing complex on Stafford Drive North, was completed in September 2025 with the goal of giving stable, recovery‑oriented housing and support services for vulnerable adults who need help with daily living and long‑term stability. The first tenants began moving ... Read More »

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Flu season not over, officials warn

By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, announced that the province’s significant wave of influenza A had likely peaked with key indicators such as test positivity, case counts and hospitalizations beginning to decline.  During a Jan. 13 briefing, Suttorp said the dominant strain circulating during ... Read More »

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Lack of action on Neudorf’s recall draws concern from organization

By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter- Lethbridge Herald A grassroots organization, AB. Resistance, has been helping organizers of recall petitions understand the rules of a recall and are saying they are deeply concerned with the lack of action with MLA Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf’s recall. What began as a way to encourage people to ... Read More »

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