January 13th, 2026
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  • Small victories key to fitness resolutions

    By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Every January, millions pledge to eat better, lose weight, or hit the gym—but for many, those health resolutions fizzle before Valentine’s Day. While the start of the year sparks motivation, studies show that most people abandon their fitness goals within weeks making “New Year’s resolution fatigue” an annual [...] Read More »

    15 hours ago
  • From knitting to collecting: hobbies matter

    By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald   They say “everybody needs a hobby” and Lethbridge residents have plenty to choose from. Whether it’s outdoor adventures, sports leagues, arts or community events, people are finding ways to fill their spare time — and sometimes their homes with new projects. Hobbies offer more than [...] Read More »

    15 hours ago
  • Volunteers step up during Christmas Hope Campaign

    By Alejandra- Pulido Guzman Lethbridge Herald For Volunteer Lethbridge, the Christmas Hope Campaign brought thousands of volunteer hours spread across the campaign partners and their own Gift Wrapping program.  Executive Director Sandi Davies said the Christmas Hope Campaign was a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together with generosity and compassion.  [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Sakatch spoke about newspaper survival in digital age at SACPA

    By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald What is the role of a community newspaper in the digital age? Print newspapers in southern Alberta face continuing decline as more readers in Lethbridge and surrounding communities shift to digital news sources for speed and convenience.  Rising production costs and falling print advertising revenue have [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • STARS Lottery Dream Home named after local resident

      By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald STARS Lottery is back for their 33rd year with one of the grand prize dream homes named after a local resident who is alive today thanks to STARS.  “The Broc James” Dream Home was built by Van Arbor Homes it is located at 684 Devonia Road West, and it [...] Read More »

    4 days ago

National News

  • Iran’s embassy in Ottawa, closed since 2012, defaced by anti-regime protesters

    OTTAWA — Iran’s embassy in Ottawa has been defaced, and a video posted to social media shows a protester behind a security fence removing Iran’s national emblem from the building and prodding around a gated window. The Canadian Press has not verified the video, reportedly recorded early Monday morning, though the national emblem had been [...] Read More »

    15 minutes ago
  • Carney meets with Coastal First Nations to about major projects, oceans

    PRINCE RUPERT — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his meeting Tuesday with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C. is about “dialogue” and exploring how First Nations can partner with the federal government to build the economy. Speaking just before entering a meeting with Coastal First Nations, an advocacy group that works to works to [...] Read More »

    26 minutes ago
  • Federal bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes wouldn’t cover X images: expert

    OTTAWA — A law professor is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to criminalize sexual deepfakes would not cover most of the images that have proliferated on X in recent weeks. Suzie Dunn, an assistant professor of law at Dalhousie University, says the bill wouldn’t necessarily apply to the wave of images created by Elon [...] Read More »

    30 minutes ago
  • CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire May 30

    OTTAWA — Justice Sheilah Martin says she will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada effective May 30. Martin says in a statement today she is deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served Canadians on the high court, calling it an honour and a highlight of her professional life. Chief Justice Richard Wagner praised [...] Read More »

    31 minutes ago
  • Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs, 12 per cent of executive team

    OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says it will be cutting around 850 of its staff along with 12 per cent of its executive team. Carter Mann, spokesperson for the national statistical agency, says Statistics Canada will inform affected employees within the next two weeks. He says Statistics Canada remains focused on serving Canadians and adapting as [...] Read More »

    40 minutes ago