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April Fool’s Day – when gullibility goes global

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

If there’s one day on the calendar that comes with a built-in trust issue, it’s April 1. On this particular Tuesday of mischief, common sense takes a personal day, skepticism works overtime and even your most reliable group chat becomes a den of low-grade deception. It’s the one date where “breaking news” should be treated ... Read More »

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Third Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murder

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police arrested 42-year-old Nicholas Rodney Scout, of Lethbridge, and charged him with one count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man Monday night. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police said Scout was arrested late Monday night following the execution of search warrants at two residences along ... Read More »

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Minister of Justice to table Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Justice Mickey Amery addressed the province on Monday to say he was tabling Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026. During a press conference titled “Enhancing democracy and transparency,” Amery said the government has done a lot of work to refine democratic process legislation because all ... Read More »

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Amery, Nenshi spoke about Alberta Electoral Boundaries report

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On March 26, the 2025-2026 Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission presented their final report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. They had presented their interim report in October 2025. A Letter to the Speaker presented along with the report partially reads, “After the tabling of our interim report in ... Read More »

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Golf Classic aims to boost cardiac care in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you’ve ever had to make the drive to Calgary for a cardiac appointment—or waited while someone you love made that trip—you already understand the stakes. Now imagine not having to leave southern Alberta at all. That’s the goal behind the newly announced Hearts & Health Classic, a charity golf ... Read More »

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Farming Smarter kicks off 2026 with focus on practical research and real-world results

By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you ate today, this story concerns you. That’s the quiet reality behind the work of Farming Smarter, a Lethbridge-area non-profit that officially launched its 2026 season Tuesday with a clear message: agricultural research isn’t just about farmers—it’s about food security, economic stability and how well southern Alberta adapts to ... Read More »

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Polytech students place top three at the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition

By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic students placed in the top three at the 2026 LaunchPoint Pitch Competition held earlier this month, where they had the opportunity to connect with leaders in the community and showcase their proposals. First year Criminal Justice student – Policing student Patricia Wannamaker, placed second with her pitch “Park ... Read More »

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Inclusion Lethbridge backs Bill 18

By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Inclusion Lethbridge has announced their support for Bill 18, a legislation which protects lives of persons with disabilities and limit the provision of Track 2 Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) but believes there needs to be more supports in place for people with disabilities. Since 2021, ... Read More »

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More Than Dress-Up: Cosplay builds community in Lethbridge

By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Capes moved through the aisles, armour rang with each step, and cameras lifted as cosplayers crossed paths like visitors from overlapping worlds. For a few hours, the 2026 Entertainment and Collector Expo didn’t just host cosplay—it leaned into it. The busiest day of the three-day event, Saturday saw the energy ... Read More »

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Alberta independence opinion piece draws reactions

By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After an opinion piece from a United Conservative Party MLA about Alberta independence was published on Friday, many reacted to it. On Friday Rakhi Pancholi, New Democratic Party MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud said Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs and MLA for Red Deer-South Jason Stephan, confirmed he ... Read More »

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Murder of Lethbridge resident under investigation

By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On Monday Lethbridge Police announced that they have charged Lethbridge residents Darcy Andrew Medicine Crane, 43, and Jordan Frank North Peigan, 27, with one count of first-degree murder each in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man. This incident marks the first murder within the city since 2024. While ... Read More »

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