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Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive will begin next week and construction will continue until the end of September, weather permitting. Lane closures in each direction and detours will create traffic delays on Whoop-Up Drive and adjoining commuter routes. Motorists are advised to expect a longer commute time. Two lanes of [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter While it may have looked dreary outside it didn’t affect members of the Cardston, Moses Lake and the Blood Tribe as they gathered in a spirit of community and held a powwow for the first time in five years. Paula Brown, councillor for the Town of Cardston, says with [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative reporter Two members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild (LRDG) will be dawned in red and white as they compete at the world stage in Austrailia later this month. LRDG will be sending Caroline Reimer, known in the derby world as Coach Meow, as the head coach for Team Canada [...] Read More »

Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD The provincial government has signed an updated governance agreement with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta. The governance agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, runs until July of 2030. “This agreement reflects a shared commitment to maintain an independent, stable and sustainable legal aid system in Alberta [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, runs the “Kids and Kops” program which provides children on the waitlist for a Big Brother or Big Sister with a week-long introduction to policing. The annual program aims to offer positive interactions with police officers, showcase different [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Correctional Service Canada says a 26-year-old inmate has died at Donnacona Institution in Quebec. They say Sylvain Kabbouchi died today at the maximum-security institution west of Quebec City. Court documents show he was convicted of first-degree murder in April. Quebec provincial police confirmed Kabbouchi died after an assault by other inmates. They say [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a teenage boy in connection to a fatal stabbing of a senior who was loading groceries into her car. After remaining at large for three days, police say the 14-year-old faces a charge of second-degree murder. Shahnaz Pestonji, 71, was pronounced dead in hospital after [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a teenage boy in connection to a fatal stabbing of a senior who was loading groceries into her car. More coming. The Canadian Press[...] Read More »

After 45 years in their Jasper home, it took mere minutes for Wes Bradford’s quaint mountain abode to burn to a pile of ash. A year later, he and his wife are itching to rebuild. They’ve hired a contractor and designer, and their insurance will cover the expected $1-million price tag. But they can’t start [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks [...] Read More »