February 4th, 2026
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  • Applications open for Alberta’s Teacher Advisory Council

    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 »

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  • New scales now open at Waste and Recycling Centre

    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 »

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  • Cancer’s impact felt across Lethbridge – World Cancer Day explains why

      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 »

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  • Lethbridge Polytechnic kicks off 10th annual Black History Month

    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 »

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  • Planning ahead to age with dignity

    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 »

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National News

  • NDP wants Carney to kill U.S. fighter jet contract in favour of Swedish aircraft

    OTTAWA — The NDP says it wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel contracts for U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets — including the 16 Canada already has committed to buying. Citing Carney’s call for middle powers to work together in his World Economic Forum speech last month, Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says Canada should instead [...] Read More »

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  • Conservatives to celebrate Harper at 20th anniversary gala dinner

    OTTAWA — Conservatives are set to gather in downtown Ottawa tonight for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government. The event will take place at the Rogers Centre and Harper is expected to deliver remarks at 8:30 p.m. The gala is one of several events being held in [...] Read More »

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  • Anand visits D.C. as Trump administration makes case for critical minerals trade zone

    WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand was in Washington on Wednesday as the Trump administration made a case for international partners to join a preferential trade zone for critical minerals to counter China’s global dominance. Vice-President JD Vance told a room filled with foreign ministers and officials at the U.S. State Department the goal [...] Read More »

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  • Media exclusion zone during 2023 Vancouver decampment ‘unlawful,’ report finds

    VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner has found that the actions of Vancouver Police were “unlawful” by limiting media access as city workers broke up a homeless encampment on the Downtown Eastside in 2023. Kasari Govender says in the report that police and the city “failed to strike the appropriate balance” between public [...] Read More »

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  • Feds to fold envoys on Islamophobia, antisemitism into new national unity council

    OTTAWA — Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller says there will no longer be stand-alone federal envoys to combat Islamophobia and antisemitism. Miller says the two positions will be folded into a new advisory council on rights, equity and inclusion. He told reporters today the government is creating a broader group of experts who [...] Read More »

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