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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rumours of radio’s demise have been greatly exaggerated again and again. Television was supposed to kill radio. Music television (MTV) and videos were supposed to kill radio. Portable listening devices like the Apple iPod were going to kill radio. Satellite radio was going to kill “terrestrial radio.” [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot of local residents are expressing frustration over not being able to get involved in the recall campaign for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf. A recall petition for Neudorf, submitted by someone identifying themself as Ryan Tanner, has been approved by Elections Alberta, but there is [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Polytechnique Montreal’s tragedy where 14 female students were shot and killed by a deranged gunman, and the University of Lethbridge marked the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women with a workshop Friday. Leah Webster, sexual and gender-based violence prevention coordinator, [...] Read More »

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 »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms Air Transat passengers are facing a second day of uncertainty, as the leisure airline is slated to suspend all flights ahead of a possible strike Wednesday. The Air Line [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence. The Justice Department is touting the measures as “generational reforms” to the Criminal Code to protect victims and keep children safe from predators. In their spring election platform, the Liberals promised to crack down on [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A meeting of G7 industry, digital and technology ministers is set to wrap up in Montreal today. The two-day event is part of a series of ministerial meetings held as Canada holds the presidency of the G7 group of nations this year. Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon announced new digital agreements with Europe [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike. The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 750 pilots at Air Transat, issued a 72-hour strike notice over the weekend. Travel company Transat A.T. [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this weekend will be shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., today. They include a traditional Inuvialuit kayak, believed to be one of five built more than 100 years ago. First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders welcomed back dozens of Indigenous [...] Read More »