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SACPA meeting outlined potential impacts of Bill 12
By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Critics of Alberta’s Bill 12 say it is unclear how the legislation improves the lives of people relying on the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. Disability advocates warn the bill could reduce benefits, remove protections and impose stricter eligibility rules, creating financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged with arson after coulee grass fire
By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a 44-year-old Audrey Rae Small Legs with arson in connection with a grass fire that burned an area of the coulees near the Mountain View Cemetery earlier this week. Lethbridge Police and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a grass fire near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business instructor spoke about post holiday budgets
By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald With the new year in full swing, many people are focusing on their budgets, especially following weeks of increased spending over the holidays. While creating a budget is important, Chris Hotton, instructor in the School of Business at Lethbridge Polytechnic says it’s important that the data ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD Lethbridge to offer complimentary Show booths to non-profit organizations
By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge Region recently announced a new program offering complimentary booth space to non-profit and charitable organizations at the Southern Alberta Home, Garden & Leisure Show. This year the show will take place from March 12 to March 14, and BILD Executive Officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mission in action : Nokoowaayi delivers safety and comfort
By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Construction of My Home Nokoowaayi, a 30-unit supportive housing complex on Stafford Drive North, was completed in September 2025 with the goal of giving stable, recovery‑oriented housing and support services for vulnerable adults who need help with daily living and long‑term stability. The first tenants began moving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu season not over, officials warn
By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, announced that the province’s significant wave of influenza A had likely peaked with key indicators such as test positivity, case counts and hospitalizations beginning to decline. During a Jan. 13 briefing, Suttorp said the dominant strain circulating during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lack of action on Neudorf’s recall draws concern from organization
By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter- Lethbridge Herald A grassroots organization, AB. Resistance, has been helping organizers of recall petitions understand the rules of a recall and are saying they are deeply concerned with the lack of action with MLA Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf’s recall. What began as a way to encourage people to ... Read More »
1 responseLPS seeking witness after offender was re-arrested
By Lethbridge Herald on January 14th, 2026
By Alejandro Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police re-arrested 50-year-old Skye Atoa for breaching the conditions of a release order approximately half an hour after his release from custody. According to Lethbridge Police, upon his release, Atoa was required to go to a court-ordered residence, but after being dropped off at the location he made ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge man released on bail after multiple sex-related charges
By Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 50-year-old male has been released on bail after being charged by Lethbridge Police with unlawful confinement, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking in connection with multiple incidents where vulnerable girls were targeted and sexually assaulted last month. Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon with the Criminal Investigation Section said during a ... Read More »
7 responsesLove turns brutal on local stage
By Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald A local theatre company is bringing Sam Shepard’s award-winning searing drama Fool for Love to the stage this week, promising to plunge audiences into an intense emotionally-charged portrait of obsession and betrayal set in a remote desert motel. Narrative Art Entertainment, a joint theatre and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piikani RCMP officer and wife charged with fraud
By Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald An Alberta RCMP member and his wife have been charged with multiple counts of fraud following an extensive investigation. In May 2024, the Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch was alerted of a possible fraud committed by a serving RCMP officer and is wife against the Piikani ... Read More »
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