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By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald   A 22-year-old male has been charged with sex related offences by Lethbridge Police in connection with an incident where a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a city hotel room.   Lethbridge Police shared Thursday that on April 24, 2025, police responded to a request to assist in [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Interfaith Food Bank is inviting community members to support them through a Romance Raffle just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Executive Director Danielle McIntyre said that in 2025 they saw a seven per cent increase in the number of working people in need of their services, jumping from [...] Read More »

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald   Lethbridge Polytechnic has renewed the land lease agreement with the Government of Alberta for the 395-acre research farm located east of Lethbridge. The 20-year agreement, signed in July, reinforces the institution’s long-term relationship with the provincial government as they work to expand applied agricultural research [...] Read More »

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Every school morning and afternoon, thousands of fifth and sixth graders across the province ensure the safety of their classmates as they participate in the AMA School Safety Patrollers program. Over 280 patrollers and supervisors from schools in Lethbridge and surrounding area, had the opportunity to [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald A beloved but little-known fixture at the LSCO building is getting a new lease on life. The long-standing woodshop reopened in January 2026 as the Westco Woodshop following a complete renovation.  Executive Director Kaitlynn Weaver called it a “best kept secret” that has served LSCO members [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are using their second day of meetings in Quebec City to discuss safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty, says a minister at the retreat. Speaking to reporters Friday morning, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon said ministers are focused on creating good jobs for Canadians and [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing TV station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific. “I [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — Economy Minister Christine Fréchette will officially enter the race to succeed François Legault as Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec leader on Sunday. A source close to Fréchette who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. Fréchette has already received the support of several caucus members and [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge say the province’s decision reaffirms the autonomy of the Quebec nation. The coat of arms consists of a crown sitting atop a shield featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis, [...] Read More »

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel says in a social media post that Wedding was taken into custody last night and is being transported from Mexico to the United States [...] Read More »