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Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Newly elected to the Alberta legislature as the MLA for Edmonton Strathcona, NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is now fighting for his constituents and party members from his own seat. But with the legislature out of session for the summer, the party leader will be waging his battle against UCP policies across [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Two young boys are learning the meaning of philanthropy by donating their allowance to the Bringing Hearts Home campaign. The nephews of Sayeh Zielke, cardiologist and chair of the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, Samuel and Matthias saved up $30 each for a total of $60. The donation was presented [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Medical Association on Friday released its inaugural report card on the state of health care in the province and it suggests that access is a serious concern. AMA president Dr. Shelley Duggan said the report provides an overview of what patients are experiencing across the health care system. Data [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Nearly eight months after the Alberta government predicted a budget surplus of $4.6 billion at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year, that figure has risen substantially. The province now says the budget surplus was $8.3 billion due largely to higher than anticipated resource revenue as well as corporate and personal [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald As the appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service marked the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing, local officials and the National Police Federation weighed in on the matter Thursday.  Mayor Blaine Hyggen says that as public safety in our city is [...] Read More »

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles. The agreements are laid out in two memorandums of understanding that the premiers signed in Calgary. The potential pipeline and rail line routes to be [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals — but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday’s tariff deadline. On Sunday, Trump said he’s sending correspondence to up to 15 countries hit by the president’s “Liberation Day” duties, telling them [...] Read More »

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario are set to meet in Calgary today to sign two memorandums of understanding. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee is meeting to decide whether to study BC Ferries’ decision to purchase four Chinese vessels. BC Ferries announced last month that it hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ships after a five-year procurement process that did not include a Canadian bid. Transport Minister [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says residents [...] Read More »