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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 »

The annual Christmas at Casa market had a bit of something of the handmade variety for attendees over the weekend. There were 50 local artisans that had their wares on display and included anything from potters to weavers and clothing. “It’s all handmade gifts, all locally made and stuff that you’re not going to find [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Health Minister Adriana LaGrange on Monday announced the province is moving from five Alberta health zones to seven corridors and Primary Care Alberta has officially became a legal entity. Primary Care Alberta is one four individual health agencies the government previously announced last November would be introduced dedicated to delivery primary, acute and [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As the Canadian Union of Postal Workers continued to strike on Monday, the consequences began to affect the Interfaith Food Bank’s ability to receive mailed-in donations. Danielle McIntyre, executive director of the Interfaith Food Bank told the Herald Monday the timing of the strike is hurting them greatly as they were preparing to [...] Read More »

The Christmas season is fast approaching and is a time where people get into the spirt of both giving and receiving. For the first time in Lethbridge, people can give through a World Giving Machine – a vending machine of giving. Giving machines work as a vending machine, with things such as haircuts, bedding, coats, [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary of their Christmas Tree Festival which continues to help fund state of the art equipment for the hospital. Crystal Elliot, CEO of the CRH Foundation, said Monday the annual fundraiser is the event that helps them raise the most money for the foundation [...] Read More »

MONTREAL – Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but “a lot of ground” remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day. “On smaller issues, we were able to find some progress,” said Canada Post spokesman Jon [...] Read More »

MONTREAL – A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the seizure of two Montreal-area residences belonging to billionaire Robert Miller, at the request of four women who have filed civil lawsuits alleging he sexually abused them as minors. Justice Serge Gaudet on Friday authorized the request for a seizure before judgment of the two properties [...] Read More »

Montreal’s city council has voted down a motion brought by a pair of Independent city councillors seeking to have a state of emergency declared over the city’s homelessness situation. Mayor Valérie Plante says councillors agree that the high number of unhoused people is an urgent concern but declaring a state of emergency would not help. [...] Read More »

OTTAWA – The federal government is asking Parliament for approval to spend billions of dollars, but the ongoing stalemate in the House of Commons could prevent the Liberals from getting the green light. Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled a request on Monday for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the [...] Read More »

MONTREAL – A Quebec legislature member says he doesn’t think his colleagues at the national assembly are racist, as his party prepares to face criticism from all sides for controversial comments he made earlier this month. Haroum Bouazzi says he will remain a member of the left-leaning Québec solidaire caucus in a social media statement [...] Read More »