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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 »

Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Edna Davidson has seen more than a century of winters, witnessed the rise of planes, phones, and the internet and celebrated 104 birthdays—and on Saturday January 3, she did it again. On Sunday, nine family members joined Davidson for a cozy birthday party at Legacy Lodge Sunday [...] Read More »

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald  A Blackfoot man who found fitness to fill a void he had while recovering from addiction is now using his knowledge to help youth find community and culture to prevent them from the firm, dark grasp of addiction where he spent many of his years as [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD   As many families continue to experience the impacts of economic instability, inflation, and the rising costs of living, many were struggling to put gifts under the tree and food on their table, but thanks to the Christmas Hope Campaign they had a Merry Christmas.  The Interfaith Food Bank, MyCityCare Shop [...] Read More »

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Southern Alberta skies lit up this weekend as the  Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2026, rose brilliantly over the prairie Saturday. Shining brighter than usual and steeped in winter folklore, the lunar spectacle drew the eyes of farmers, photographers and stargazers alike turning quiet [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… In Paris, Carney set to talk about Canada’s role in eventual Ukraine ceasefire Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine’s other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The wife of Montreal activist and former federal NDP leadership hopeful Yves Engler, barred over alleged harassment, says she has put her name forward for the job. Bianca Mugyenyi shared on social media late Monday that she submitted vetting materials last week ahead of the NDP leadership vote set for March. Engler’s platform [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S. — and is urging the Liberals to “immediately approve a pipeline to the Pacific Coast.” In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media [...] Read More »

PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine’s other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia. The “coalition of the willing,” a group of more than 30 countries pledged to support Ukraine, is gathering in Paris as ceasefire [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — A 36-year-old northern Quebec man is scheduled to appear in court today in connection with a Dec. 20 exchange of gunfire with Nunavik Police Service officers that turned tragic. A person, who local authorities have identified as a six-year-old girl, died 10 days after being found injured inside a home in Inukjuak, Que., [...] Read More »