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By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald   With a near-capacity audience filling the room for its regular Thursday meeting, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard how open land west of the Oldman River could help shape Lethbridge’s future for decades to come. The packed crowd gathered to hear Trevor Lewington [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald   A representative of Robin McIntyre, lawyer of Audrey Small Legs, who is charged with arson in connection with a grass fire that razed a southside coulee and an area of the Mountain View Cemetery, appeared in court Friday to ask for an adjournment.  The adjournment was set to provide Small [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald   Most people don’t think much about soil unless it is clinging to their boots or smudged on their hands — something to be brushed off, swept away or worked through to get to what really matters. A new exhibition opening at the University of Lethbridge Art [...] Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It was no guarantee that Jake Evans would make the Lethbridge Hurricanes out of training camp. Evans was one of several 16-year-old hopefuls vying for a roster spot back in September when Lethbridge opened up training camp. After making the team, the 16-year-old Saskatoon product has been soaking it all in [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Brighter Together Survey conducted by Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ has shown that businesses within the city are optimistic about the health of their businesses.  The survey is done annually to gauge the health of the local business community, identify [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The number, released by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer — is slightly higher than Ottawa’s initial projection. [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer released the estimate this morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised last week new affordability measures to help lower-income consumers deal [...] Read More »

HALIFAX — Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie, in Bruce County, Ont., and Fred la Marmotte, the famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see their shadows this morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather. According to legend, there will be six more weeks [...] Read More »

HALIFAX — Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte has made his prediction of Groundhog Day, calling for an early spring. The famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see his shadow this morning. According to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if a groundhog sees their shadow, and an early spring if [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges The man long touted as one of Canada’s great success stories is set to stand trial in Toronto this week, as the first of two [...] Read More »