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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists to obey the rules of the road and navigate construction zones safely and lawfully. Sgt. Tony Ramotowski, with the Traffic Response Unit, told reporters Wednesday that members of the TRU and Patrols continue to address speeding violations in construction zones along with other traffic offences, [...] Read More »

Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat of invasive aquatic species. “Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers and streams, there [...] Read More »

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism initiative Reporter The municipal election is still a couple of months away from taking place in Lethbridge, but several candidates have already put their names forward to run for public office. In order to run for city council or a school board in Lethbridge, candidates must be at least [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald My mind was blown while taking pictures at the intersection of Scenic Drive and 5 Avenue South on Wednesday morning.  After a no U-turn sign was added alongside the northbound lane of Scenic Drive and posts were made by Lethbridge Police Service on social media to remind motorist to follow the [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Blacksmithing is one of the oldest trades, with evidence of its practice dating back thousands of years. The ability to work with metal, particularly iron, revolutionized toolmaking and weaponry, playing a crucial role in the development of civilization. “Smithing” as an art and craft is still alive [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday. The White House confirmed the tariffs would not hit goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA. A fact sheet from the White House says Canada “failed to cooperate [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press[...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has not “spoken to Canada” as his tariff deadline looms. Trump did say that “he’s called” — suggesting Prime Minister Mark Carney may have reached out hours before a 35 per cent tariff is set to hit Canada. The Canadian Press has contacted Carney’s office for [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is prompting mixed reactions from Canadians with family in the Middle East. Omar Mansour from Victoria says he feels encouraged by Carney’s announcement but believes Canada needs to do more to assist people trying to flee the Gaza Strip, where aid [...] Read More »

ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christian musician who’s outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement. The city said in a statement that the permit for a proposed [...] Read More »