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Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for April-to-October period
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for its April-to-October period. The result compared with a deficit of $14.5 billion for the same period a year earlier, according to the Finance Department’s monthly fiscal monitor report. The deficit came as revenue for the seven-month period rose to $279.8 billion, up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign defenceman Bryce Pickford to three-year entry-level contract
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The contract begins in the 2026-27 season. Pickford has a league-leading 25 goals along with 19 assists in 31 games for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers this season. The 19-year-old from Edmonton, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: Christian and gospel music, according to industry data and analytics company Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Report. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerrhan powers through to win Iron Man Fancy Dance
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Blackfoot man has recently won an Iron Man Fancy Dance challenge in Siksika and now possibly holds a new record, after dancing for 38 songs, which lasted over an hour and 10 minutes. Jerrhan First Charger has been dancing since he could walk, beginning with hoop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle. Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissue injury in United’s defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, after which Amorim initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corruption, confusion, contagion
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers It has been a historic year of upheaval for health care in Alberta. The system-wide overhaul the province dubbed a ‘health-care refocusing’ was announced in 2023 and began in 2024, but 2025 was the year organizational changes came to fruition. Between the changing face of health care in the province, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!I want to ride my bicycle!
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cycling in snow and icy conditions demands different skills than warm-weather riding, including careful braking, visibility planning, and equipment designed for traction. Bicycling advocates say with proper infrastructure and education, winter biking can be a safe option even during colder months. Biking in places with real winters–snow, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLAs have responsibility to engage with their constituents
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Editor, I am writing to express my strong concern regarding the recent recall efforts targeting five UPC caucus members, which I believe are entirely justifiable. My own experience with our MLA, Nathan Neudorf, mirrors the frustrations voiced by the petitioners. I recently contacted Mr. Neudorf’s office regarding an important community issue and, disappointingly, received no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!People don’t have the right to infect others
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2025
Ken Moore For The Herald In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith and her followers always talk about independence, community spirit, and straight talk. Personal liberty seems particularly important to those who are the most vocal. But liberty has always had limits, especially when one person’s choice endangers the safety of everyone else. As measles, pertussis and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs beat Thunder for second time in 11 days, storming to 130-110 victory behind Johnson, Castle
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs stormed past Oklahoma City 130-110 on Tuesday night, winning their seventh straight game and beating the Thunder for the second time in 11 days. Victor Wembanyama’s streak of consecutive games with at least one block ended at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace manager unsure when US defender Chris Richards will be available again after foot injury
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is unsure when United States defender Chris Richards will be available again. The American was taken off on a stretcher with a nasty cut to his right foot in the second half of Palace’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Palace hosts ... Read More »
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