January 28th, 2026
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Bill Belichick’s snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is criticized by voters and NFL fans

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as a head coach with the Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet somehow he’s not a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Belichick didn’t get the required votes in his first year of eligibility, according ... Read More »

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Canada has a policy-driven food inflation problem

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026

Sylvain Charlebois TROY MEDIA Food prices in Canada are rising faster than in any other G7 country, and the reason is no longer a mystery: domestic policy failure is driving food inflation, not global shocks or corporate greed. In December alone, food prices rose 6.2 per cent year-over-year, with grocery costs up five per cent ... Read More »

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Lethbridge Soup Kitchen expands to meet growing needs

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Before the ribbon was cut on its newest expansion, the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s executive director Bill Ginter stood before a bare stretch of wall inside the dining room and explained to visitors that a wall once stood on that spot until it was knocked down to ... Read More »

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Students pour heart and soul into The Echo Chamber

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Motown rhythms roll through the Sterndale Bennett Theatre as dancers snap, glide and spin across the stage. Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI) student performers are putting the final touches on The Echo Chamber, a high-energy production blending classic soul music with street and contemporary dance styles. Opening today, Echo ... Read More »

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Community Conversation gives residents opportunity to voice feedback on projects

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s largest engagement event is returning to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena this Thursday, Jan. 29 with 40 different projects and community partners available under one roof to provide an opportunity for education and feedback. The Community Conversation family, friendly event will take place between 3 p.m. and 7 ... Read More »

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The power of the powerless in Alberta

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026

Editor, There were two interesting developments lastw week which I hope will inspire many to reflect on their role in society. In Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney invoked Vaclav Havel’s example of the greengrocer in Havel’s  essay “The Power of the Powerless” who dutifully displays a sign in his shop window stating “Workers of the ... Read More »

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World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The trophy will make stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto from April 9 to May. 26. The 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S., runs June 11 to July 19. The 75-stop ... Read More »

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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 28th, 2026

BONDERANKO, Anthony "Tony"
DOELL, Rosa
GREGORY, Dave
HEALY, Radford
OVERES, Hubert
PERLEY, Jerrie
HOLT, Bruce Read More »

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Champions League knockouts lineup to be decided by hectic 18-game finish to opening phase

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

In a hectic last round of the Champions League opening phase Wednesday, 16 into eight just won’t go. With all 36 teams playing in 18 games that kick off simultaneously, at 2000 GMT, only table-topping Arsenal and second-place Bayern Munich have sealed direct entry to the round of 16 with guaranteed top-eight finishes. Third-place Real ... Read More »

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Ireland rugby star Bundee Aki dropped for Six Nations over referee incident

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland rugby center Bundee Aki was dropped from the squad for disciplinary reasons on Wednesday and is set to miss the start of the Six Nations tournament. The Irish Rugby Football Union made its decision while Aki faces a misconduct complaint, because of comments he allegedly made to a referee while playing ... Read More »

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Traoré joins West Ham and says movie taught him about passion of the club’s fans

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Spain winger Adama Traoré switched London clubs on Wednesday by joining West Ham from Fulham — and said a movie about his new team taught him about the passion of its fans. “I’ve been seeing West Ham for a long time,” the 30-year-old Traoré said. “It’s a massive club, a massive fanbase. ... Read More »

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