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Arson case related to cemetery fire adjourned once again
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A representative of Robin McIntyre, lawyer of Audrey Small Legs, who is charged with arson in connection with a grass fire that razed a southside coulee and an area of the Mountain View Cemetery, appeared in court Friday to ask for an adjournment. The adjournment was set to provide Small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New U of L exhibition digs deeper into the meaning of soil
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Most people don’t think much about soil unless it is clinging to their boots or smudged on their hands — something to be brushed off, swept away or worked through to get to what really matters. A new exhibition opening at the University of Lethbridge Art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evans soaking up knowledge, experience in first WHL season
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It was no guarantee that Jake Evans would make the Lethbridge Hurricanes out of training camp. Evans was one of several 16-year-old hopefuls vying for a roster spot back in September when Lethbridge opened up training camp. After making the team, the 16-year-old Saskatoon product has been soaking it all in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brighter Together Survey shows positive results
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Brighter Together Survey conducted by Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ has shown that businesses within the city are optimistic about the health of their businesses. The survey is done annually to gauge the health of the local business community, identify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trade & Convention Centre gains a new hall naming partner
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Excite Lethbridge has partnered with Cooper Equipment Rentals, not only to name one of the halls in the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, but also to provide resources for Excite Lethbridge’s events. Cooper Equipment Rentals is now the exclusive rental equipment provider of Excite Lethbridge and are the new title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impacts of coal mining: Science matters
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
Editor: A recent Crowsnest Pass Herald editorial delivered a counter to the envisioned worth and merit of Corb Lund’s petition aimed to stop new coal mining on Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. The editorial included these sentences: Science matters. Environmental monitoring matters. I concur. I couldn’t agree more. My belief in science, enhanced by reading well-documented scientific ... Read More »
2 responses2026 Polar Plunge to take place in Festival Square
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service and the Law Enforcement Torch Run are encouraging community members to register for the 2026 Polar Plunge and brave the cold to raise funds for Special Olympics. Cst. Gavin Enns with the Downtown Policing Unit told media on Thursday, while sitting in cold water at Artic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candlelight concerts set to debut at Honkers
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald On most nights, Honkers Pub and Eatery carries the familiar rhythm of steady conversation, clinking glasses and the low hum of a room filled with regulars who know the menu as well as they know each other. Perched between Lethbridge’s industrial area and the southeast corner of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech hosts a successful career fair
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Students and alumni of Lethbridge Polytechnic had the opportunity to speak with over 100 different organizations with job opportunities at their third annual career fair held yesterday. Adrianna Smith, student development coordinator at Lethbridge Polytechnic says the career fair is more than just helping students find ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech research scientist developing better ways to irrigate
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter -Lethbridge Herald Agriculture is Alberta’s second largest industry and is entirely reliant on irrigation to thrive. As water supplies becomes less predictable a research scientist at Lethbridge Polytechnic has been developing software tools to help irrigators make informed decisions and make sure every drop counts while growing ... Read More »
1 responseDonison to be inducted into local BILD Hall of Fame
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Building Industry & Land Development (BILD) Lethbridge Region will be celebrating the best of the best in the industry and honouring a long-time member by inducting him into the BILD Lethbridge Region Hall of Fame posthumously. Founder of Overhead Door in Lethbridge in 1975 Don Donison will be inducted ... Read More »
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