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5 indelible photos from Hollywood’s awards season, and the stories behind them
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press based in Los Angeles, Chris Pizzello covers hundreds of entertainment events a year — perched in the rafters, crouched on the red carpet or directing stars to make the perfect portrait. It all culminates in awards season, where he captures the defining moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, pushing unemployment rate to 6.7%: StatCan
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says employment came in sharply lower than expected in February as a surprise drop of 84,000 jobs pushed the unemployment rate up two ticks to 6.7 per cent. The agency says last month’s job losses were concentrated among youth aged 15 to 24 and men between the ages 25 and 54, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats North Korea 2-1 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and clinch World Cup berth
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr scored one goal and created another as Australia advanced to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and secured a World Cup spot with a 2-1 win Friday over North Korea. The three-time champion North Koreans had almost two-thirds of possession and played at a high tempo to keep the Australians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech wellness experts encourage “fitness snacks” to help with a healthier workday
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Experts at Lethbridge Polytechnic say the solution doesn’t require a gym membership or major lifestyle change. Often, small and consistent movement breaks are enough to reduce stiffness, improve circulation and boost energy. “Lots of people in different work environments are sitting a lot during the day, especially on the computer,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t look at the label; look at the ledger
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
For many in our province, the word “Liberal” has become synonymous with a federal approach that is out of touch, expansionist, and fundamentally indifferent to our economic realities. It is a sentiment that has fueled understandable frustration and, for some, a desire to reconsider our place within the federation. But as we approach a pivotal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home, Garden & Leisure Show has lots to offer this year
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Home, Garden & Leisure Show is now at full swing at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre until Saturday, offering attendees an opportunity to interact with hundreds of exhibitors, chances to win prizes and enjoy demonstrations, competitions and other attractions. Executive Officer with BILD Lethbridge Region, Bridget Mearns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!68-year-old powerlifter smashes records and says she lives for ‘clang’ of the weights
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — On Thursday morning, 68-year-old Mava Brydges put the weight of a household refrigerator onto her back, lowered herself toward the floor and then stood up again. Her 132.5-kilogram squat at the Canadian Powerlifting National Championships in St. John’s, N.L., was five kilograms shy of the national record for her age and weight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friday, March 13, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 13th, 2026
BATES, Bryan
DOW, Wilda
STOLK, Rob
WINGFIELD, Caroline "Carrie"
COWARD, Frederick
PYLYPIUK, John
HALL, Judi
EICKHOFF, Henny
OSBERG, Gerrit "Gary"
Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says ‘no one can exclude’ it from the World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men’s World Cup in the United States. Instead, a post on the team’s official Instagram account Thursday suggested maybe the U.S. team should be excluded after Trump indicated that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marco Odermatt locks up overall and discipline title in penultimate downhill of World Cup season
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Marco Odermatt locked up both the World Cup overall and downhill title Friday after the Swiss star posted the third-fastest time in the penultimate downhill of the season. It’s the fifth straight overall title for Odermatt, which puts him level with Marc Girardelli in second place on the all-time winners list, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bans will cost Mourinho two games as Benfica calls punishment ‘unfair’
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Jose Mourinho is set to miss Benfica’s next two games as punishment for his red card and subsequent confrontation with a Porto assistant coach in last Sunday’s contentious “O Clássico.” The Portuguese soccer federation’s disciplinary council issued two decisions that effectively ban the 63-year-old Benfica manager from the team’s next two ... Read More »
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