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Wildlife festival brings awareness to the importance of research before considering animal ownership
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald-Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many people find companionship with owning pets, but one rescue is raising awareness on why doing thorough research before owning a furry, spikey or scaley animal is important for the wellbeing of the critters through their interactive exhibit, which made its way to Lethbridge this past weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE calling out province to fix health care crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2026
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is calling on the provincial government to act immediately to rescue the province’s health care system to avoid a full-scale collapse of services. Sandra Azocar, president of AUPE says front-line health care workers, including doctors, have raised the alarm about the state of Alberta’s health care system. They cite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City encourages residents to report encampments
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2026
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Lethbridge Police Service and the City of Lethbridge’s Community Social Development department are asking residents to report encampments. Sean Middleton, encampment support specialist with the city of Lethbridge said Monday the encampment strategy was created to balance the needs of vulnerable population as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hess art gallery displays an Indigenous-led exploration into AI
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge’s Art Gallery’s latest exhibit feature’s the creative outcomes of nine Indigenous artists who were part of the Niitsitapi Pod-one of five research pods in the Abundant Intelligences research program. The Abundant Intelligences Research Program is an Indigenous-led research program which conceptualizes designs, develops ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manslaughter case adjourned until next month
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 34-year-old male charged with manslaughter, uttering threats, and theft under $5,000 in connection with the death of an elderly male in October 2025, and who has been in custody since September, 2025 appeared in Lethbridge Court via CCTV Friday. Cameron Jordon Hamilton appeared in court on different charges stemming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAAG celebrating 50 years
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald As it marks 50 years in 2026, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is opening the anniversary year with a new partnership with Excite Lethbridge that will bring rotating contemporary art exhibitions to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. “Celebrating fifty years is a remarkable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFCA to donate toys to Ronald McDonald House
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
By Alejandro Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association (LFCA) will be donating toys and welcome packages for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House located near the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. After Blake Olson, vice president of the association found himself using the Ronald McDonald House with his family in 2021, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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