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Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Regular readers might remember my column in the Nov. 28 Herald, where I talked, in part, about how I believed the recall efforts across the province were “A Mickey Mouse attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election…Most of them have very little depth and don’t offer anything [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic continues to climb the ranks among Canada’s top research colleges, rising one spot from 2024 and ranking ninth this year.  According to a report by Research Infosource inc. the polytechnic reached ninth among the top 50 institutions in the country.  Andrew Dunlop, associate vice-president, research said it is [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nearly two weeks after a recall petition for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf was approved by Elections Alberta, speculation is swirling about the campaign and a total lack of action by its organizer. Many residents in the riding, along with other Albertans, are concerned about the legitimacy [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association has received a $15,000 grant Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Community Priorities Fund Grant to purchase new glassless mirrors for dance groups using the Multicultural Centre.  This is one of 36 projects and initiatives the Community Foundation is supporting with grants totalling $528,795 through [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Outside the Coast Lethbridge Hotel around 100 demonstrators waved signs, beat drums and shouted slogans protesting the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project while inside the CEO of Northback Holdings, Mike Young, spoke about the economic benefits of the project during a Chamber of Commerce event there Monday. [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The government and Official Opposition accused one another of playing political games Tuesday as the House of Commons debated a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast. The motion, which was put forward by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, states that MPs [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — Inspired by the federal government, Quebec is tabling its own provincial bill to expedite large scale projects in the province. Premier François Legault says the legislation will target quicker permits for priority projects of national importance. This could include nearly $200 billion worth of projects proposed by Hydro-Québec. Legault also says the legislation [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space to develop military satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. It’s among the first major military procurements to be managed by Ottawa’s new Defence Investment Agency, which handles projects worth more than $100 million. MP [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A group of academics and activists wants the federal government to help Palestinians accepted for postgraduate studies in Canada get out of Gaza, but the immigration minister says she can’t do that alone. The Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network says there are about 130 master’s degree and doctoral students in Gaza [...] Read More »

HALIFAX — Uber drivers in Halifax could soon be subjected to more scrutiny under changes proposed for the region’s vehicle-for-hire regulations. A new staff report for Halifax regional council is recommending requirements for Uber drivers and other ride-hailing services should be brought in line with those covering all taxi and limousine drivers. Under the existing [...] Read More »