Local News
Budget 2026 supports communities and investing in business and industry.
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dan Williams says Budget 2026 reflects the difficult but responsible choices required in times of real challenge. “By maintaining essential funding and delivering on our commitments, we continue to support communities today while building for the future,” says Williams. Budget 2026 supports communities by investing $7.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta separation debate takes center stage at weekly SACPA forum
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald A question that once lingered on Alberta’s political fringe is edging closer to the mainstream — and at Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) forum, former MLA Tom Sindlinger made it clear Albertans should think carefully before answering it. Should Alberta separate from Canada — and, for some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026 is focused on growing a highly skilled workforce
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall, says a strong economy starts with a strong post-secondary system and Budget 2026 invests in the programs, training spaces and campus infrastructure needed to prepare Alberta’s students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. “We are growing capacity in high-demand fields, supporting apprenticeships and ... Read More »
1 responseCost of living impacts every Albertan
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- LETHBRIDGE WEST NDP MLA ROB MIYASHIRO The Alberta Legislature has returned for the Spring Session, and as I write this, the government is preparing to release the provincial budget. We already know it will be the second consecutive budget with a huge deficit. Rather than accepting responsibility for this, the Premier used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget focused on supporting the wellness of Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Jason Nixon says Budget 2026 reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to quality assisted living, disability supports and essential health services. “By increasing investments and expanding essential programs, we’re building a province where every individual is supported and empowered to ... Read More »
1 responseChallenges , pajamas and the power of a library card
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald As school library debates continue, Lethbridge Public Library leans into Freedom to Read Week with cozy — and quietly defiant — programming. Every February, librarians across Canada mark Freedom to Read Week — a national campaign that defends intellectual freedom and pushes back against censorship. This year, it feels especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026 focused on strengthening education and improving health care
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Demand for classrooms, health care and social supports continues to increase. Budget 2026 responds with targeted investments to strengthen services and support Albertans at every stage of life. President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner said Budget 2026 focuses on what matters most to Albertan families including ... Read More »
1 responseBudget 2026 to have a $9.4 billion deficit, if passed
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner spoke to media Thursday afternoon and said Budget 2026 is focused on what matters most for Albertans, as the province prepares for a challenging year ahead. Minister Horner said this year Alberta’s finances reflect global uncertainty, rising costs and our ... Read More »
4 responsesGrammie’s Little Bakery adds sweetness to downtown
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you’re wandering downtown and caught a whiff of something sweet drifting from the corner of Fifth St and 4th Ave, you’ll know why: Grammie’s Little Bakery has officially opened, and the aroma and sight of freshly baked treats is impossible to ignore. What started as a humble kitchen experiment ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L neuroscientist talks CTE awareness
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald February marks International Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (or CTE Awareness Month); a time to talk about the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries and concussions. While it has made headlines in professional sports, researchers say it’s not just a big-league issue. Here in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta, hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North American Seed Fair still growing after more than a century
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The North American Seed Fair held annually in conjunction with Ag Expo is celebrating its 129th anniversary this year and is showcasing various samples of pulse crops, cereals, and oilseeds. Chair of the North American Seed Fair Committee Ryan Mercer said for him the fair is more than a showcase, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
