January 23rd, 2026
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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 »

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Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: The week in news photos

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Five 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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B.C. Law Society names OPCC counsel in probe over obscenity that derailed hearing

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has confirmed it is investigating Brad Hickford, counsel for a public hearing into the death of Myles Gray, over concerns about an obscenity resulting in the adjournment of the long-awaited proceeding this week. The vulgar remark was broadcast on Wednesday over the audio stream of the hearing ... Read More »

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Hot weather and early starts no worries for Americans Keys and Pegula at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An earlier start and hot weather were no worries for defending champion Madison Keys and her fellow American Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open on Saturday. The ninth-seeded Keys beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-3 in the opening match on Rod Laver Arena, while sixth-seeded Pegula defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-3, 6-2 in ... Read More »

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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss’ Pete Golding and calls for reforms

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli and said Friday he has forwarded evidence to the NCAA. “If you tamper with my players, I’m going to turn you in. It’s just that simple,” Swinney said during a news conference. “I’m not out to get anybody ... Read More »

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Alex Honnold’s climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper delayed by 24 hours

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Organizers delayed professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather, they said. Honnold’s free solo climb of the iconic building in Taiwan’s capital city was supposed to broadcast live on Netflix on Saturday local time, or Friday evening for viewers in ... Read More »

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Bears’ Cunningham and 49ers’ Williams are among 4 candidates interviewed in Falcons’ GM search

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams are among the latest general manager candidates interviewed by the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Friday. Cunningham and Williams first interviewed for the president of football position given to former longtime ... Read More »

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Wilkerson, Dorn and DeVries combine for 72 points as Indiana routs Rutgers 82-59 to end 4-game skid

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Lamar Wilkerson scored 27 points, Nick Dorn added 23, Tucker DeVries had 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and Indiana routed Rutgers 82-59 on Friday night to end a four-game losing streak. It was Indiana’s first win at Rutgers since Feb. 5, 2018. DeVries scored 16 points in the first ... Read More »

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Mitch Marner gets chilly reception in return to Toronto

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

TORONTO — Mitch Marner got a chilly — and loud reception — in his old stomping ground. The Vegas Golden Knights winger was booed loudly before even touching the puck Friday at Scotiabank Arena in his first game in Toronto since a long, drawn-out divorce from the Maple Leafs was finalized last summer. The jeers ... Read More »

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