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Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Whenever I speak with Herald readers about the paper, at some point the discussion usually turns to the Roasts and Toasts section of our Reader Forum page. Love it or hate it, there’s no arguing with the fact that it’s very well read. But after almost a year as the Herald’s [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new gravel road which would result in quicker response times from fire crews for those living in Copperwood is one step closer to being approved, after the first Economic and Finance Special Policy Committee (SPC) voted unanimously in favour during its first meeting of the new [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Vox Musica Choral Society is ready to take the stage to delight those in attendance with “Light Eternal,” at Southminster United Church.  The evening will centre on two choral works on light, one contemporary and one over 300 years old. Vox Musica, will once again collaborate with the Tutti Corda String [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Recovery Alberta has announced those seeking treatment for substance abuse will be able to access care through the comfort of their own home the moment they’re ready to receive help. A new program called Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (VRAAM) treats people for substances beyond opioids, allowing [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association is condemning the repeated use of the notwithstanding clause by the Alberta government.  After the provincial government made the decision to use the notwithstanding clause with the introduction of Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, during the Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, ATA president Jason [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The “Lost Canadians” legislation, which aims to fix Canada’s unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and is on track to becoming law. The term “Lost Canadians” refers to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were also born in another country. In 2009, the [...] Read More »

ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates during a visit to Abu Dhabi. He also is launching talks for a full trade deal, alongside UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aimed at an eventual comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Carney’s visit comes one month [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney to advance trade talks in UAE Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Abu Dhabi, where he is expected to advance trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates. Senior officials, who briefed reporters travelling to cover [...] Read More »

ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Abu Dhabi, where he is expected to advance trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates. Senior officials, who briefed reporters travelling to cover the prime minister’s trip, say Carney plans to finalize by Friday a foreign investment protection agreement with the UAE. Such an [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they’re disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget. The Liberals pledged in April to create a program to provide up to $20,000 per cycle of IVF, something they estimated would cost $103 million annually [...] Read More »