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LFB saw holidays as a rewarding opportunity
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald For the Lethbridge Food Bank, the Christmas holidays meant lots of community events and opportunities to gather donations for families and individuals in need, and because of it they were able to help many celebrate the holidays with food on their table. Executive administrator Emily Beilby said Christmas was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mechanical failure determined as source of Taber arena explosion
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2026
By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers The explosion which ripped through the Taber Community Centre on Dec. 17, 2025, causing extensive damage to two arenas and the curling rink is not being attributed to human error. During a press conference in Taber on Jan. 7, town officials released the confirmed findings of the investigation ... Read More »
2 responsesFriends of Medicare concerned by overdose prevention site closures
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2026
Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friends of Medicare are expressing their alarm and concern about the closure of many supervised consumption sites province wide, saying it will not only affect those who rely on the services to survive, but the impact will spread to those needing emergency services and hospital care. ... Read More »
4 responsesAngel Tree Campaign supports children at Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2026
BY Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Thousands of children were able to receive presents during the Christmas holidays thanks to the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree campaign. Lindsay Prete, Angel Tree Coordinator said the campaign ran smoothly with no major hiccups thanks to the many hands involved in the process. “I did get a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IFB grateful for support at Christmas and into new year
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Christmas at the Interfaith Food Bank was busy as they were expecting it. But executive director Danielle McIntyre said they are grateful to meet their campaign goal for Christmas. McIntyre said they always recruit most of their support at the end of the year to tide them into the new year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BTSA celebrates Shinran Shonin
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The bells, whistles, horns and fireworks of 2026 had barely quieted-down as the bell at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (BTSA) rang in gratitude on January 4 during the annual Ho’onko Service for Shinran Shonin the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, which is also called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shop of Wonders had a successful 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald MyCityCare’s Shop of Wonders was successful in many ways, and it was able to help hundreds of residents have a dignified Christmas during times of financial constraints. Tanya Lister, program and volunteer coordinator said Monday 2025’s Shop of Wonders went great and having it at their new location was extremely convenient. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edna Davidson turned 104
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2026
Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Edna Davidson has seen more than a century of winters, witnessed the rise of planes, phones, and the internet and celebrated 104 birthdays—and on Saturday January 3, she did it again. On Sunday, nine family members joined Davidson for a cozy birthday party at Legacy Lodge Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good Movement focuses on community and culture
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald A Blackfoot man who found fitness to fill a void he had while recovering from addiction is now using his knowledge to help youth find community and culture to prevent them from the firm, dark grasp of addiction where he spent many of his years as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign comes through during holidays
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2026
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD As many families continue to experience the impacts of economic instability, inflation, and the rising costs of living, many were struggling to put gifts under the tree and food on their table, but thanks to the Christmas Hope Campaign they had a Merry Christmas. The Interfaith Food Bank, MyCityCare Shop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolf Moon lights up sky
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Southern Alberta skies lit up this weekend as the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2026, rose brilliantly over the prairie Saturday. Shining brighter than usual and steeped in winter folklore, the lunar spectacle drew the eyes of farmers, photographers and stargazers alike turning quiet ... Read More »
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