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Southern Alberta Newspapers Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities in 2026 as the province opened a public consultations website on Friday. Until Jan. 15, 2026 residents can participate in the survey, which collects financial implications on previous budget decisions comparable to personal situations, and asks Albertans how much they support or oppose several [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Services will be conducting a targeted enforcement project over the next two months on window tinting and is reminding motorists and local auto dealers that tinting the front windshield or front driver and passenger side windows is illegal.  Sgt. Tony Ramotowski with the Traffic Response Unit, said Tuesday that [...] Read More »

Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) announced $30,000 in funding to recipients of the 2025-26 Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarships. Each year, the SMRID awards up to 15 annual scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to students from across the District [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In almost every Christmas movie, the antagonist often learns the true meaning of Christmas is often helping others and spreading joy. Right here in Lethbridge, there are many ways to give back and bring holiday cheer for those in the community who are less fortunate. While many [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While it may have come later than normal, Southern Alberta received its first blanket of snow—which then melted and froze—and Lethbridge Police are reminding drivers adjust their driving for the conditions. Sgt. Tony Ramatowski, of the traffic response for LPS, says with the added snow and ice, [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual extortion of children for profit — acts that often are linked to organized crime. This type of online blackmail involves threats to distribute sexual images or videos of a victim if they don’t send the perpetrators cash or, in some [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney expected to unveil agreement with Alberta on new pipeline today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta that could clear the way for a new oil pipeline. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Muslim students at a Montreal university say they’re deeply troubled by the Quebec government’s plan to ban prayer rooms in post-secondary schools. They say the prayer room at Concordia University is an important gathering place for the Muslim community, visited by at least 500 students a day. Some students say they chose to [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa’s climate policies. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been negotiating with Ottawa a “grand [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Roommates Li Jiang and Elaine Jongsma are 31 years apart in age, but they have much in common. Their late November birthdays fall one day away from one another, and celebrations are set for this weekend. They love debriefing after first dates, lingering in each other’s doorways to chat about the day’s events, [...] Read More »