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Lethbridge Soup Kitchen expands to meet growing needs
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Before the ribbon was cut on its newest expansion, the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s executive director Bill Ginter stood before a bare stretch of wall inside the dining room and explained to visitors that a wall once stood on that spot until it was knocked down to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students pour heart and soul into The Echo Chamber
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Motown rhythms roll through the Sterndale Bennett Theatre as dancers snap, glide and spin across the stage. Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI) student performers are putting the final touches on The Echo Chamber, a high-energy production blending classic soul music with street and contemporary dance styles. Opening today, Echo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Conversation gives residents opportunity to voice feedback on projects
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s largest engagement event is returning to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena this Thursday, Jan. 29 with 40 different projects and community partners available under one roof to provide an opportunity for education and feedback. The Community Conversation family, friendly event will take place between 3 p.m. and 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shy, not scary- Alberta rattlesnakes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Herald Many Albertans instinctively shrink at the sight of a rattlesnake. But the Western rattlesnake, Alberta’s only venomous snake, is more likely to flee than fight, according to Sheri Monk, founder of the conservation group Snakes on a Plain. “What we really need to know is when ... Read More »
1 responseFemale charged with arson remains in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The case of Audrey Rae Small Legs was heard in Lethbridge Court on Monday morning. Small Legs is charged with arson in connection with a grass fire that razed a southside coulee and an area of the Mountain View Cemetery. Her matters were adjourned to Jan. 30 to finalize ... Read More »
1 responseAtoa remains in custody, pleads not guilty to all charges
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge man Skye Atoa, accused with multiple sex related offences remains in custody after pleading not guilty to all charges Monday morning. After the Crown gave revocation notice to Atoa’s lawyer Richard Muenz last week, Atoa agreed to remain in custody. Muenz asked Justice Olsen and the Crown to allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burns Night returns after hiatus
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald After a nine-year hiatus, the skirl of bagpipes, the weight of tradition and the long-awaited return of haggis filled the Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4 Sunday evening as Burns Night finally returned after a nearly 10-year absence. The Lethbridge Legion’s 48th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Male charged with multiple counts of attempted murder remains in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The case of a male charged with various offences after multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle and injured in a southside parking lot in October 2025 was heard in Lethbridge Court Monday. Christopher David Hegg from Calgary is charged with five counts of attempted murder, three counts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author publishes book on early history of Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald A new book published by a local author has helped shine a spotlight on the early years of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Mark Weninger has published his second book chronicling junior hockey history, The Run to A Championship looks back on the first 10 years of the Lethbridge Hurricanes franchise, including a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding a main topic at the mayor’s annual State of the City
By Lethbridge Herald on January 23rd, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Mayor Blaine Hyggen used his State of the City address on Thursday to frame the year ahead as one of tough choices, cautious optimism and doing more with less, telling business leaders the city must decide between “needs” and wants. His address, delivered during a ... Read More »
2 responsesFive art galleries will have you hoping around downtown tonight
By Lethbridge Herald on January 23rd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is inviting the community to their second annual 5-Stop Gallery Hop tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a variety of work done by southern Alberta artists. This year’s hop features the Trianon Gallery, L.A. Gallery, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Casa, ... Read More »
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