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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

MONTREAL – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed a Quebec man has died after a boat explosion in Florida’s Broward County. The FWC says its preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale shows a 37-foot vessel exploded on Monday after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board. One passenger was 41-year-old [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER – Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel, and toss around holiday decorations. The stormy weather is also taking a toll on BC Ferries as more sailings have been axed throughout the rest of the day. BC Ferries [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER – A motorcyclist is dead and another person has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on Christmas Eve. The Vancouver Police Department says it received a call for a collision between a motorcycle and a SUV at around 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday. The 44-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene. Police say [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER – Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel and toss around holiday decorations. BC Hydro says nearly 6,500 customers were without power as of Wednesday afternoon. Several wind and rainfall warnings also remain in place across the province’s [...] Read More »

OTTAWA – U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky he should run for prime minister during a Christmas visit but adds thatthe athlete declined interest in politics. Trump says on his Truth Social platform that he told Gretzky he would easily win an election if he ran for prime minister [...] Read More »