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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Personal wellness through self-care is often overlooked in our busy world, as the demands of work, technology, and daily responsibilities pull our focus outward. Yet without proactive intentional care for our physical, mental, and emotional health, we risk burnout and disconnection from the things that truly matter. [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local journalism Initiative Reporter The annual Magrath Days celebration weekend kicked off Thursday night with a rodeo and concert from local talent Trevor Panczak. While the Magrath Agriculture Society has held a rodeo during the weekend celebration, this is the first year they held a concert in the Magrath Agriculture Arena. [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is participating in the 31st Edition of Communities in Bloom, a nationally recognized program that celebrates community enhancement through environmental sustainability, garden development and cultural heritage preservation.  Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes community revitalization and sustainability through friendly competition and educational [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Tourism Lethbridge board of directors has officially begun the development of a new strategic plan that will guide the organization into its next chapter.  Recently appointed board chair Greg Robinson said the current plan was developed for the period between 2021-25, and while its core pillars remain relevant, the board [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A newly released book is showcasing a forgotten chapter in Canadian history as the author shares stories collected from Chinese Canadians across the country, and information found through in-depth research of various documents and photographs.  “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act,” written by Catherine Clement, includes a story [...] Read More »

City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local health authority to close an overdose prevention site next to city hall. The vote to defer Coun. Ian Thorpe’s motion passed with a 6-3 vote in favour of deferral during a special meeting of council on Monday night. Had the [...] Read More »

A councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., wants the local health authority to close an overdose prevention site next to city hall, in a motion the mayor says reflects frustration growing within the community. Coun. Ian Thorpe’s motion is set to go before council at Monday night’s meeting, and if passed, would result in the city formally [...] Read More »

CAMROSE — Elections Canada says voters in the upcoming Battle River-Crowfoot byelection will be required to write out the name of their preferred candidate given the unusually high number of people running and past challenges with long ballots. More than 200 people were registered to run as of Monday, which was also the last day [...] Read More »

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has called for the federal government to float more money for ferry users in British Columbia, adding that equal funding “is the answer,” after Ottawa cut ferry rates in Atlantic Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that starting Aug. 1, there will be a 50 per cent fare cut for [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Sean Feucht, a Christian singer and rising star in the MAGA movement, has been censored and mistreated during his Eastern Canadian tour, say civil liberties experts and a religious group. All six of the concerts scheduled last week were cancelled, forcing him to seek alternative venues. In Montreal, a church allowed Feucht on [...] Read More »