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Scott Sakatch Herald Editor NOTE TO READERS: In the interests of full disclosure, I campaigned for the provincial  Progressive Conservatives  in three elections between 2008-2015, after I had left journalism. For a long time, Alberta’s provincial government has made a habit of blaming its predecessors for problems, even though the same party  – the Progressive [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Admissions are now open for the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP), a three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to be delivered right here in Lethbridge through a partnership between the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge.  SAMP’s first cohort of students will begin their training in July 2026 at [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To celebrate its 50 years of service to Lethbridge seniors and the community at large in grand style, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) threw a 50th Anniversary Block Party at the Civic Centre Track, behind the LSCO facility Saturday. “It feels really good to be able [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Sisters of St. Martha are celebrating their 125th anniversary and the many contributions they have made to communities across Canada, including Lethbridge, where they served for more than 90 years.  The Sisters of St. Martha’s Congregation was founded in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1900 and its legacy lives on in [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A recommendation from the Economic and Standing Policy committee regarding provincially-mandated body worn cameras for all police departments by the end of 2026 is one of several items city council will address when it meets today at 12:30 p.m. The body camera matter is one of several contained in the consent [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Candidates in Alberta byelection gather for debate Pierre Poilievre was greeted with cheers and applause by the hundreds of Albertans who showed up to watch a two-and-a-half-hour political debate on a sunny Tuesday evening in July. The Camrose [...] Read More »

WICKANINISH BEACH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific. The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province’s emergency information agency says people [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge workers upwards of 30 per cent of their income for housing. The Migrant Workers Alliance for Change shared with The Canadian Press a discussion paper from Employment and Social Development Canada. The document [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East. The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington today meeting with U.S. officials. Carney said [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the federal government expected to table bail reform legislation in the fall, critics are expressing worries already about Ottawa’s plans. So what’s driving the debate on bail reform? What the government has promised During this spring’s federal election, the Liberals promised [...] Read More »