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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ‘Tis the season for giving and in a time of economic challenges for many people, there are many ways to give back that don’t include money. One way to give back is by volunteering your time at events such as Volunteer Lethbridge’s wrapping station. For almost two [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Phase one of the upgrades set to take place at the Henderson Ice Centre is now complete and includes four brand-new dressing rooms, each with a private bathroom and shower facilities.  Jace Adams, Facilities Project Manager said Thursday they finished on time, within budget and without disruption to operations. “Some of [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the Christmas Holidays just around the corner, the Interfaith Food Bank is in dire need of donations, and to make it easier for people to donate, they have extended their hours of operation.  Danielle McIntyre, executive director said because some members of the community work during their operational hours, they [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At its heart, folk music is by, about and for the people. Its endurance lies in the way it transforms ordinary experiences into cultural memory, revealing how communities define themselves through the stories they choose to tell. The Lethbridge Folk Club has been bringing live music to [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Now that the holiday season celebrations are beginning to take place, Lethbridge Police Service and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are reminding motorists to drive sober.  Sgt. Tony Ramotowski with the Traffic Response Unit said Check Stops will be held throughout the month of December and into the New Year as part [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service. The Public Service Alliance of Canada said Friday that 219 people at Natural Resources Canada received notices this week saying their jobs might be cut. Another 109 people at the [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are planning to force a vote in the House of Commons next Tuesday on the Liberal government’s pipeline agreement with Alberta. Leader Pierre Poilievre posted on social media the text of the motion, which calls on members of Parliament to take note of the Nov. 27 memorandum of understanding with [...] Read More »

SURREY — A 41-year-old man has been arrested in a yearlong child exploitation investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. Police say Kevin Belcourt was arrested on Thursday and is now facing multiple charges, including possession and distributing child exploitation material and voyeurism. The investigation began in January after local police received information on a suspect [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — The Quebec Liberals have lost two members of their caucus within a week and are facing multiple investigations as a crisis within the party shows no sign of abating. The Liberals have been dogged by controversy for nearly three weeks, with one recent poll showing the party and its leader, former federal cabinet [...] Read More »

BURNABY — The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers seized a shipment of 209 kilograms of opium. A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C., container examination facility. The agency says the drugs were found in March, wrapped inside an 11,000 kilogram piece of commercial machinery. [...] Read More »