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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has announced that they are now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Community Wellbeing call for proposals.  Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community social development said Thursday that this is an opportunity for community groups, non-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations if they are working towards non-profit [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Newcomer Rufa Doria enters her new role on Lethbridge city council with a variety of skills and backgrounds, and says she’s honoured to represent the [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the holidays right around the corner, ‘tis the season for Christmas markets galore leading up to Christmas Eve; including the annual Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Holiday Market happening today and Saturday. “Shoppers have the chance to get artwork, handmade items all from local vendors and [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AACL) is bringing Christmas at Casa back for its 13th season today and tomorrow, to provide residents an opportunity to do some holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and artists.  Will Big Bull, manager of engagement with the AACL said the event kicks off the [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld impaired driving conditions in two cases, saying criminal law amendments enacted in 2018 were intended to streamline prosecutions based on breath test results. The related decisions from the top court today clarify the evidentiary scheme for proving blood alcohol concentration in impaired driving cases under the [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is applauding Ottawa’s latest list of major projects after another liquefied natural gas project made the cut. On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney identified the second tranche of projects his government is submitting to the Major Projects Office for consideration as projects of national interest. Such designation [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave the United States — and their most common destination of choice is Canada. Those findings come from a new Gallup poll that says 40 per cent of American women aged 15 to 44 report they would permanently leave the United [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the dignitaries attending the launch of the northwest expansion of a light rail project in the Montreal area. Carney and Premier François Legault were among the first invited aboard to ride the Deux-Montagnes branch of the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM, before it opens to the public [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer projects Ottawa will blow past the new fiscal anchors set out in last week’s 2025 federal budget. Interim budget officer Jason Jacques says in a new analysis of the budget that Ottawa is set to run an average deficit of $64.3 billion over the next five years — double [...] Read More »