December 25th, 2024

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  • Subaru Crosstrek a fantastic crossover

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com l Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since it was first introduced, the Subaru Crosstrek has been one of my favourite small crossovers. And for 2021, this popular choice among buyers and reviewers is even better. The Crosstrek, in Subaru-speak, has been “re-engineered” for the 2021 model year and the improvements make an already great [...] Read More »

    4 years ago
  • Spiritual Care Team providing care for the soul

    These days we regularly see TV footage of health care professionals in hospitals. Yet barely visible is a vital group who provide care for the soul. They are the Spiritual Care Team. At the Chinook Regional Hospital, I met Roman Catholic Spiritual Care Coordinator Annella Wehlage, who introduced me to Spiritual Health Practitioner John Moerman, [...] Read More »

    4 years ago
  • Modern-day example of the Good Samaritan

    It was a chilly February morning in 2001 when my father left the mall after his routine walk to drive to the curling rink to meet the rest of his retired buddies. With known heart problems, he must have sensed something amiss, and quickly and haphazardly pulled into the first pull-out he came upon. Immediately [...] Read More »

    4 years ago
  • Small businesses getting help; Schweitzer

    Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Small businesses in Alberta are being offered a helping hand. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hinder small businesses, the province is offering supports to help owners through a tough time with additional pandemic support through a new financial relief program, the Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit, beginning in April. The Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit provides [...] Read More »

    4 years ago
  • Blood Tribe members want election reform

    Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe members are calling for the reform of the current electoral system after about 300 people were not allowed to vote in the municipal election at the Lethbridge polling station back in November. A separate problem happened in Calgary when the location of the vote was changed the day [...] Read More »

    4 years ago

Local News

  • Police grads ready to serve community

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service welcomed 13 new officers Friday during the Lethbridge police cadet graduation at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Blood Tribe Police also welcomed three new officers and the Canadian National Railway Police Service welcomed two new officers. “We are so proud of this program and these cadets that graduated today,” says Trudi Mason, [...] Read More »

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  • Holiday waste has its proper place

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Christmas just a day away, the City of Lethbridge is reminding residents to properly dispose of their holiday waste by making sure items are thrown away in the proper bins. Meghan Grills with the City of Lethbridge’s Waste and Environment department says many folks get confused around this time of the year [...] Read More »

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  • Community events highlight holiday season

    Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The holiday season may involve lots of hustle and bustle, but with kids being out of school they may start to get stir crazy once they open all their gifts from Santa. There are many activities going on throughout the next couple of weeks for community members [...] Read More »

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  • Local housing official co-chairs new homelessness panel

    The provincial government plans to shift the way it deals with homelessness issues going forward, and a city woman will be helping to lead the way.  Robin James, chief administrator for the Lethbridge Housing Authority, has been named co-chair of a newly formed advisory panel, along with Justin Wright, UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. The [...] Read More »

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  • Indigenous-themed art piece on display at mall

    A new artwork created by Father Leonard Van Tighem School students from pre-K to Grade 9 was unveiled in the food court of Park Place Mall this month. Courage to Soar is a mosaic of a hawk which integrates virtues of the school: honesty, acceptance, wisdom, kindness and spirituality. It also highlights Indigenous teachings of [...] Read More »

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National News

  • Pedestrian dead after collision in Quebec City, police say

    MONTREAL – A pedestrian has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Quebec City on Christmas Eve. Quebec City police say they received a call for the collision on Tuesday at around 4:20 p.m. A 27-year-old pedestrian was found unconscious and attempts were made to resuscitate her. Police say she was later taken [...] Read More »

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  • Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut

    EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is eager to show that her government can finally put the pieces of a dismantled provincial health-care system back together again in the new year. In a recent year-end interview, Smith said work that began in 2023 to create four new organizations in place of one health authority is [...] Read More »

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  • Wild Christmas: BC Ferries cancels many sailings over ‘severe’ forecast

    VANCOUVER – BC Ferries has cancelled many sailings on Christmas Day after Environment Canada issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia’s south coast. The ferry firm says the “severe” forecast means all sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in Nanaimo on Wednesday have been axed, while trips between Tsawwassen and Swartz [...] Read More »

    19 hours ago
  • CP NewsAlert: BC Ferries cancels many Christmas sailings over ‘severe’ forecast

    VANCOUVER – BC Ferries has cancelled many sailings on Christmas Day after Environment Canada issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia’s south coast. The ferry firm says the “severe” forecast means all sailings between Tsawwassen and Nanaimo on Wednesday have been axed, while trips between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay between 11 [...] Read More »

    19 hours ago
  • Canadian activist accuses Hong Kong of meddling, but is proud of reward for arrest

    VANCOUVER – A Vancouver-based activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest. Victor Ho and fellow Canadian Joe Tay are among six overseas activists targeted by Hong Kong police who announced rewards of HK$1 million, equivalent to about C$180,000, [...] Read More »

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