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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 »
1 responseTaber male is charged with sex-related offenses against a 12-year-old girl
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 22-year-old male has been charged with sex related offences by Lethbridge Police in connection with an incident where a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a city hotel room. Lethbridge Police shared Thursday that on April 24, 2025, police responded to a request to assist in ... Read More »
1 responseRaffle to help raise funds for Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Interfaith Food Bank is inviting community members to support them through a Romance Raffle just in time for Valentine’s Day. Executive Director Danielle McIntyre said that in 2025 they saw a seven per cent increase in the number of working people in need of their services, jumping from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech renews land lease agreement for research farm
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic has renewed the land lease agreement with the Government of Alberta for the 395-acre research farm located east of Lethbridge. The 20-year agreement, signed in July, reinforces the institution’s long-term relationship with the provincial government as they work to expand applied agricultural research ... Read More »
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