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Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   Friends of Medicare are expressing their alarm and concern about the closure of many supervised consumption sites province wide, saying it will not only affect those who rely on the services to survive, but the impact will spread to those needing emergency services and hospital care. [...] Read More »

BY Alejandra  Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Thousands of children were able to receive presents during the Christmas holidays thanks to the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree campaign.  Lindsay Prete, Angel Tree Coordinator said the campaign ran smoothly with no major hiccups thanks to the many hands involved in the process.  “I did get a little [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Christmas at the Interfaith Food Bank was busy as they were expecting it. But executive director Danielle McIntyre said they are grateful to meet their campaign goal for Christmas.  McIntyre said they always recruit most of their support at the end of the year to tide them into the new year, [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The bells, whistles, horns and fireworks of 2026 had barely quieted-down as the bell at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (BTSA) rang in gratitude on January 4 during the annual Ho’onko Service for Shinran Shonin the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, which is  also called [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald MyCityCare’s Shop of Wonders was successful in many ways, and it was able to help hundreds of residents have a dignified Christmas during times of financial constraints.  Tanya Lister, program and volunteer coordinator said Monday 2025’s Shop of Wonders went great and having it at their new location was extremely convenient.  [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — Filipino BC has announced the 2026 Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver will go ahead nearly a year after the devastating van attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens more. The organization says it recognizes “the community’s shared grief” and notes the planning for this year’s event in April has a focus [...] Read More »

An RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over sexist comments in group chats says he never meant to hurt anyone and still wants to be a Mountie. But the lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says Const. Mersad Mesbah should be dismissed immediately or directed to resign within 14 days [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences safer and more inclusive for older LGBTQ+ adults. The Émergence Foundation says seniors who are sexually and gender diverse may feel isolated and even experience bullying inside care homes. The foundation has already trained more than 3,000 care home staff [...] Read More »

PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Bottled water, plumbing supplies and food continue to be flown in to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, as its chief met Wednesday with political leaders to survey extensive damage to the community after a days-long power outage. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, federal Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the United States will “be there” for NATO after the White House refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of Greenland. In a post on social media today, Trump says Russia and China would have no fear of NATO without the contributions of the [...] Read More »