January 21st, 2026
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  • Polytech starts conversation on mental health

    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 »

    22 hours ago
  • Accused sex offender remains in custody waiting for bail hearing

    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 »

    22 hours ago
  • Alberta MP looking for federal NDP leadership title

    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 »

    22 hours ago
  • Pronghorns swept by Saskatchewan

    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 »

    1 day ago
  • Wildlife festival brings awareness to the importance of research before considering animal ownership

    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 »

    2 days ago

National News

  • B.C. anti-extortion chief apologizes for disputing ‘crisis’ after Eby issues warning

    The head of British Columbia’s anti-extortion task force is apologizing after being told by British Columbia Premier David Eby to step aside unless he demonstrates a “sense of urgency.” RCMP Assistant Commissioner John Brewer says he did not mean to call into question the force’s commitment to the task when he challenged using the term [...] Read More »

    19 minutes ago
  • CP NewsAlert: B.C. anti-extortion chief sorry for disputing ‘crisis’

    The head of British Columbia’s anti-extortion task force is apologizing after being told by British Columbia Premier David Eby to step aside unless he demonstrates a “sense of urgency.” RCMP Assistant Commissioner John Brewer says he did not mean to call into question the force’s commitment to the task when he challenged using the term [...] Read More »

    32 minutes ago
  • Vancouver tech firm Hootsuite provides services to U.S. Homeland Security

    VANCOUVER — United States procurement records show that Vancouver tech firm Hootsuite is providing social media services to the Department of Homeland Security. The emergence of the contracts between the U.S. government and New York-based Seneca Strategic Partners comes amid criticism for the tactics of American immigration officers whose actions fall under Homeland Security control. [...] Read More »

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  • Quick quotes: What people are saying about Carney’s speech

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an attention-getting speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Here are some samples of the reaction in Canada and abroad: “Elections are for later. Vote Conservative, vote Liberal — that choice will come. Put down your partisan swords today and take a moment and [...] Read More »

    2 hours ago
  • Here are five things you should know about Mark Carney’s whirlwind world tour

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney headed home Wednesday after a trip that saw him circle the globe trying to drum up non-U.S. trade while setting a new tone in diplomacy. Here are five key takeaways from the trip: The speech heard around the world Carney’s address Tuesday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, [...] Read More »

    2 hours ago