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Polytech starts conversation on mental health
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Since 2010, Bell Let’s Talk Day, held on the fourth Wednesday of January each year, has not only been used as a way for people to break the stigma of mental health online, but Lethbridge Polytechnic also uses the day as a conversation starter to help students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused sex offender remains in custody waiting for bail hearing
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man accused with multiple sex related offences remains in custody after his bail hearing was adjourned Tuesday in Lethbridge Court. After being re-arrested for breaching his previous release conditions last week, Skye Atoa, 50, appeared in court Tuesday, but his hearing was adjourned for another week. Atoa’s lawyer ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta MP looking for federal NDP leadership title
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The New Democratic Party is looking for a federal leader and Heather McPherson is representing Alberta in the race. McPherson is the NDP Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona and is now a candidate for the NDP Federal leadership race. She spoke with the Herald Monday hours before a campaign ... Read More »
4 responsesPronghorns swept by Saskatchewan
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns couldn’t pull off a win on home court in their final home weekend of the season, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were swept by the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. For the women, Lethbridge fell 101-52 in Friday’s contest while the Huskies completed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseHess 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 »
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