January 18th, 2026
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  • Hess art gallery displays an Indigenous-led exploration into AI

    By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge’s Art Gallery’s latest exhibit feature’s the creative outcomes of nine Indigenous artists who were part of the Niitsitapi Pod-one of five research pods in the Abundant Intelligences research program. The Abundant Intelligences Research Program is an Indigenous-led research program which conceptualizes designs, develops [...] Read More »

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  • Manslaughter case adjourned until next month

    By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A 34-year-old male charged with manslaughter, uttering threats, and theft under $5,000 in connection with the death of an elderly male in October 2025, and who has been in custody since September, 2025 appeared in Lethbridge Court via CCTV Friday.  Cameron Jordon Hamilton appeared in court on different charges stemming [...] Read More »

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  • SAAG celebrating 50 years

    By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald As it marks 50 years in 2026, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is opening the anniversary year with a new partnership with Excite Lethbridge that will bring rotating contemporary art exhibitions to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. “Celebrating fifty years is a remarkable [...] Read More »

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  • LFCA to donate toys to Ronald McDonald House

      By Alejandro Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association (LFCA) will be donating toys and welcome packages for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House located near the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.  After Blake Olson, vice president of the association found himself using the Ronald McDonald House with his family in 2021, [...] Read More »

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  • SACPA meeting outlined potential impacts of Bill 12

    By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald   Critics of Alberta’s Bill 12 say it is unclear how the legislation improves the lives of people relying on the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. Disability advocates warn the bill could reduce benefits, remove protections and impose stricter eligibility rules, creating financial [...] Read More »

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National News

  • Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits

    OTTAWA — An Alberta couple says Canada’s tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments throughout the pandemic after her work hours were reduced. She saw that she was eligible for the funds [...] Read More »

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  • Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures

    OTTAWA — The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government’s justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach — but the Conservatives say it’s not enough and they have no intention of changing tack. “Absolutely not,” said Conservative justice critic [...] Read More »

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney in Qatar to boost trade, investment ties

    DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will receive an official welcoming ceremony in the capital city of Doha today before meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The prime minister is working to boost trade and partnerships in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy and defence with the Gulf country. Carney’s visit [...] Read More »

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  • Ocean, safety at risk as wind tears apart rancid Newfoundland fish sauce plant: mayor

    ST. JOHN’S — A foul-smelling abandoned fish-sauce factory in rural Newfoundland has become an environmental and safety hazard after high winds tore the front wall off the building on Friday night. Steve Ryan, the mayor of St. Mary’s, N.L., said there are more winds coming and he has been speaking with residents near the decaying [...] Read More »

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  • Dozens rally in Iqaluit for Greenland as Trump renews threats to control island

    IQALUIT — Dozens of people rallied in Nunavut’s capital today in solidarity with Inuit people in Greenland who are concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take control of the island Aaju Peter, the lawyer and activist who organized the morning rally in Iqaluit, says rally goers chanted “Greenland is owned by the [...] Read More »

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