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Separatists should think twice and have hope
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
Editor: Separatists in Alberta want to form their own country. They argue for benefits like no federal taxation, control over energy resources and keeping billions in tax revenue within the province. We would become a nation of 4.5 million people, the same population as Moldova ( Alberta has 20 times larger land mass) Croatia ( ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for Alberta’s Teacher Advisory Council
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrious Nicolaides has opened an application process seeking individuals interested in serving in the Teacher Advisory Council. According to the Alberta Government website, the Teacher Advisory Council is an advisory agency comprised of up to 15 teachers and teacher leaders in Alberta. And members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New scales now open at Waste and Recycling Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald To manage increased traffic and reduce congestion at the Waste and Recycling Centre, the City of Lethbridge has introduced new scale infrastructure designed to improve efficiency. The scale house now features two inbound and two outbound lanes and scales, doubling the previous capacity. Waste and Recycling Engineer Mark Molesky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancer’s impact felt across Lethbridge – World Cancer Day explains why
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Joe Manio- Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From early detection and prevention to the cancers most affecting Albertans, Feb. 4 highlights a disease that touches residents of every age and background. WHY WORLD CANCER DAY MATTERS IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA Cancer remains a leading cause of death in Alberta, but early detection, prevention, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Polytechnic kicks off 10th annual Black History Month
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
BY Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald The Centre Core of Lethbridge Polytechnic was a bright array of traditional African clothing as the Polytechnic opened up Black History Month by having speeches and a chance to try a traditional Nigerian treat on Tuesday. This year marks 30 years of February being recognized as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Planning ahead to age with dignity
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
By Joe Manio- Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Most people avoid thinking too far ahead about aging, especially when it comes to declining health or end-of-life decisions. But skipping those conversations can make life transitions far more stressful when they arrive unexpectedly. That was a key message at Navigating Services to Age with Dignity, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hank and John Green’s studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make ‘trustworthy content’ online
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Author-vloggers Hank and John Green often end their popular “Crash Course” videos with a donation appeal to keep the YouTube show “free for everyone forever.” The multihyphenate brothers now hope they’ve figured out a way to do just that — by changing their production studio’s tax status. Their educational media company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Werder Bremen hires Daniel Thioune as coach after Steffen’s exit
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen has hired Daniel Thioune as coach to replace Horst Steffen, who was fired over the weekend after a 10-game winless run in the Bundesliga. Bremen said Wednesday that Thioune, who landed a rare top-division job for a Black German coach, is taking over with immediate effect. “We had very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the past week. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes gearing up for Saskatchewan road trip
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are loading up the bus for a northern Saskatchewan road trip. Lethbridge will take on the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre before locking horns with the Saskatoon Blades at the SaskTel Centre on Saturday. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt says Lethbridge will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 4th, 2026
HATT, Alice
BEVAN, Edith "Lu"
RANDA, Gary
FITZSIMONDS, Dale
SOICE, Theresa
MARTIN, Wayne
BEARD, Cheryl
GRINNELL, Edward
KING, Nealin
FERRAIUOLO, Bertha
PRATT, William "Ron"
JOHNSTON, Wayne
