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Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doctor shortages across the province are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther than ever for basic medical care,. But the emergence of virtual health care may be the answer for those who are unable to access in-person care. Services such as [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has announced that they are now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Community Wellbeing call for proposals.  Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community social development said Thursday that this is an opportunity for community groups, non-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations if they are working towards non-profit [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of features on the three new members of city council elected in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Newcomer Rufa Doria enters her new role on Lethbridge city council with a variety of skills and backgrounds, and says she’s honoured to represent the [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the holidays right around the corner, ‘tis the season for Christmas markets galore leading up to Christmas Eve; including the annual Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Holiday Market happening today and Saturday. “Shoppers have the chance to get artwork, handmade items all from local vendors and [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AACL) is bringing Christmas at Casa back for its 13th season today and tomorrow, to provide residents an opportunity to do some holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and artists.  Will Big Bull, manager of engagement with the AACL said the event kicks off the [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the dignitaries attending the launch of the northwest expansion of a light rail project in the Montreal area. Carney and Premier François Legault were among the first invited aboard to ride the Deux-Montagnes branch of the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM, before it opens to the public [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer projects Ottawa will blow past the new fiscal anchors set out in last week’s 2025 federal budget. Interim budget officer Jason Jacques says in a new analysis of the budget that Ottawa is set to run an average deficit of $64.3 billion over the next five years — double [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Today is the first of three fundraising deadlines for the NDP leadership race, and while most candidates say their payments are in, two are at risk of falling short. A campaign spokesperson for Tanille Johnston, a Campbell River B.C. city councillor, says she will “most likely” be able to make the $25,000 payment. [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in, Carney says OKs still needed After an initial round of referrals to the new Major Projects Office that saw no Indigenous-led projects chosen, the second list of referrals includes some [...] Read More »

TORONTO — A team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has successfully completed 10 brain angiograms using a robot controlled remotely by a neurosurgeon, paving the way to eventually providing critical stroke care to patients in northern Ontario. A brain angiogram is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure where doctors place a catheter in the femoral [...] Read More »