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Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   Friends of Medicare are expressing their alarm and concern about the closure of many supervised consumption sites province wide, saying it will not only affect those who rely on the services to survive, but the impact will spread to those needing emergency services and hospital care. [...] Read More »

BY Alejandra  Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald Thousands of children were able to receive presents during the Christmas holidays thanks to the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree campaign.  Lindsay Prete, Angel Tree Coordinator said the campaign ran smoothly with no major hiccups thanks to the many hands involved in the process.  “I did get a little [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Christmas at the Interfaith Food Bank was busy as they were expecting it. But executive director Danielle McIntyre said they are grateful to meet their campaign goal for Christmas.  McIntyre said they always recruit most of their support at the end of the year to tide them into the new year, [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The bells, whistles, horns and fireworks of 2026 had barely quieted-down as the bell at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (BTSA) rang in gratitude on January 4 during the annual Ho’onko Service for Shinran Shonin the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, which is  also called [...] Read More »

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald MyCityCare’s Shop of Wonders was successful in many ways, and it was able to help hundreds of residents have a dignified Christmas during times of financial constraints.  Tanya Lister, program and volunteer coordinator said Monday 2025’s Shop of Wonders went great and having it at their new location was extremely convenient.  [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The federal government says 25 banned firearms were collected and destroyed during a six-week trial run of its buyback program last fall. Public Safety Canada says the pilot project, which took place in Nova Scotia, showed that clearer and more timely instructions are required to ensure the participation of firearm owners. The department [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has received a suspended sentence and two years of probation. His lawyer says Iain Aspenlieder received credit for his time in custody and partial credit for some of the bail conditions he was under. Michael Spratt says the probation conditions stipulate his [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The federal government says 25 banned firearms were collected and destroyed during a six-week trial run of its buyback program last fall. Public Safety Canada says the pilot project, which took place in Nova Scotia, showed that clearer and more timely instructions are required to ensure the participation of firearm owners. The department [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this month as global tensions rise and as trade talks with the U.S. remain stalled. A government official confirms Carney will hold the meeting with provincial and territorial leaders on Jan. 29, after hosting a group dinner the evening before. The [...] Read More »

A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over sexist comments in group chats says he never meant to hurt anyone and still wants to be a Mountie. But the lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says Const. Mersad Mesbah should be dismissed immediately or directed to resign within [...] Read More »