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Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Precipitation last month In Alberta was limited with most of the  province getting less than 25 per cent of normal amounts. In southern Alberta, the lack of rain contributed to the expansion of abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions, according to the latest report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Banff, Edmonton, [...] Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new survey released by United Way Centraide Canada is bringing attention to the rate of financial insecurity across the country. United Way in partnership with Leger conducted their first ever National Financial Anxiety Survey which asked Canadians several questions United Way operates 211, which is a [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is hosting their annual craft and bake sale today and they are inviting members of the community to stop by and support local vendors.  Ashley Kern, program co-ordinator, said the event is free and it is open to all community members. Attendees are not required to be members.  [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A final report from former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant reviewing allegations of corruption within Alberta Health and AHS for the deals for pain medication and private surgical providers has been released. The report confirms two staffers, Jitendra Prasad and Blayne Iskew, were in “real or perceived” conflicts [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald After two weeks of students being out of their classrooms, the Government of Alberta asked teachers go back to work next Monday. The Alberta Teachers’ Association response was a resounding no. ATA president Jason Schilling said the request came in a letter Thursday and the proposal left him and the union [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store. Annual inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent last month, the agency said. That’s a jump of half a percentage point from 1.9 per cent in August and a tick [...] Read More »

Two new studies are helping to shed light on the extent Canadians feel climate change is impacting their mental health. A national study published today suggests about 2.3 per cent of people in Canada experience climate change anxiety at a level the authors considered “clinically relevant,” causing meaningful distress and disruption in their lives. The [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Springer Dinger: Blue Jays come back for 4-3 win over Mariners to reach World Series Comeback wins were a big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays reached the American League Championship Series. George Springer topped them all with [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to foreign espionage, theft or misuse because people overlook its value to adversaries, says a report commissioned by the federal government. The Council of Canadian Academies report says the risks associated with ocean studies have received far less attention in policies [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general is taking a deep dive into military recruitment and cybersecurity as her office releases a new round of reports today. Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan is set to table six reports in Parliament mid-morning on Tuesday. One report will focus on whether the Canadian military has recruited and trained [...] Read More »