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Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Employees of the Town of Coaldale have submitted an unfair labour practice complaint against the town. The employees, who are represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) have been locked out by the town since Sept. 6.  In an interview with the Herald, AUPE Legal [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Biochemistry is considered a very challenging subject due to its complex, interdisciplinary subject matter that combines advanced biology and chemistry, a heavy workload, and rigorous lab components. Success requires strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and a solid foundation in mathematics. The competitive environment and the sheer [...] Read More »

Lethbridge Herald A major building on the University of Lethbridge campus will have a new name. The University’s Centre for Sports & Wellness will now be known as the Co-op Centre for Sport & Wellness thanks to a new 25-year, $4.25 million partnership between the University, South Country and Federated Co-op. “This is one of [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Food Bank continues to help families of school-age children during the teacher’s strike through its Mindful Munchies Program, by providing a nutritious lunch and snack that kids would otherwise have eaten at school.  Valerie Lazicki, executive director of the Lethbridge Food Bank Society, says instead of delivering the lunches [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have charged a Calgary man with attempted murder after multiple pedestrians were struck and injured by a vehicle on Friday in the Visitlethbridge.com arena parking lot.  Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon, in charge of the Criminal Investigation Section, told media Tuesday that on Oct. 10 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Refugee applicant stuck after crossing U.S. border A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Buffalo says he crossed the border into the U.S. by mistake [...] Read More »

CALGARY — Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers are in Calgary for two days of meetings, with interprovincial credential recognition and funding agreements up for discussion. The office of federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel said she’s also hoping to discuss mental health and addiction issues and vaccination programs. “The health ministers’ meeting will build on [...] Read More »

EDMONTON — Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike. The strike entered its eighth day on Thursday. “One family in particular that I know, the mom hadn’t been able to eat for a couple days … her food was [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Buffalo says he crossed the border into the U.S. by mistake — and now Canada won’t take him back. Mahin Shahriar told The Canadian Press he entered the U.S. on May 12 after [...] Read More »

A strong smell of gas has forced passengers to be temporarily moved out of the Vancouver airport’s domestic terminal, with minor flight delays possible after the issue’s resolution. Statements from the airport say the source of the smell was quickly identified and contained after it was noticed shortly after 1 p.m. The airport isn’t saying [...] Read More »