February 27th, 2026
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  • Budget focused on supporting the wellness of Albertans

    By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Jason Nixon says Budget 2026 reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to quality assisted living, disability supports and essential health services.  “By increasing investments and expanding essential programs, we’re building a province where every individual is supported and empowered to [...] Read More »

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  • Challenges , pajamas and the power of a library card

    By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald As school library debates continue, Lethbridge Public Library leans into Freedom to Read Week with cozy — and quietly defiant — programming. Every February, librarians across Canada mark Freedom to Read Week — a national campaign that defends intellectual freedom and pushes back against censorship. This year, it feels especially [...] Read More »

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  • Budget 2026 focused on strengthening education and improving health care

    By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Demand for classrooms, health care and social supports continues to increase. Budget 2026 responds with targeted investments to strengthen services and support Albertans at every stage of life.  President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner said Budget 2026 focuses on what matters most to Albertan families including [...] Read More »

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  • Budget 2026 to have a $9.4 billion deficit, if passed

    By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner spoke to media Thursday afternoon and said Budget 2026 is focused on what matters most for Albertans, as the province prepares for a challenging year ahead.  Minister Horner said this year Alberta’s finances reflect global uncertainty, rising costs and our [...] Read More »

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  • Grammie’s Little Bakery adds sweetness to downtown

    By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you’re wandering downtown and caught a whiff of something sweet drifting from the corner of Fifth St and 4th Ave, you’ll know why: Grammie’s Little Bakery has officially opened, and the aroma and sight of freshly baked treats is impossible to ignore.  What started as a humble kitchen experiment [...] Read More »

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National News

  • Canadian economy contracted 0.6% in Q4 to cap volatile 2025: StatCan

    OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy capped off a volatile year with a contraction in the final quarter of 2025. The agency says real gross domestic product declined 0.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations from the Bank of Canada and most economists for flat growth. [...] Read More »

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  • In the news today: Carney in India, Alberta budget, GDP

    Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Carney lands in India to begin Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. [...] Read More »

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  • Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip

    MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. “Both for India [...] Read More »

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  • CP NewsAlert: Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip

    MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India as his government continues its bid to restore a stronger relationship with the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Carney is also set to visit Australia and Japan on the 10-day trip, which is also his first international trip since his headline-making speech in Davos [...] Read More »

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  • Carney heads to India to mend ties as both countries seek end-run around Trump

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to arrive in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. [...] Read More »

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