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Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A newly released book is showcasing a forgotten chapter in Canadian history as the author shares stories collected from Chinese Canadians across the country, and information found through in-depth research of various documents and photographs.  “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act,” written by Catherine Clement, includes a story [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A trio of AISH recipients in the city are saying new requirements by the province are inhumane and will end up costing the government in the long run. People who receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped have a requirement to apply for any and all supports [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government has appointed a chief executive officer of Assisted Living Alberta, the provincial continuing care agency. Gord Johnston, who has experience as a public servant and affordable housing executive, assumes the role on Aug. 1. Lethbridge physician Dr.Sayeh Zielke, who served as the interim CEO and chair of the [...] Read More »

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter History is literally all around us, and Lethbridge residents often walk or drive by historical buildings and places not knowing their historical significance.  The Lethbridge Historical Society (LHS) is hosting a Summer Tour Series, offering various walking tours throughout the city to explore this history. These tours, [...] Read More »

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Forty years ago this month, Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox created history with Live-Aid, a massive two-continent fundraising concert to provide relief for famine-stricken Ethiopia. The concert on July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, was viewed [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — A Quebec court judge is expected to hear final arguments from the Crown and defence attorneys on Monday in a bail hearing for three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region. The men are accused of plotting to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region. The Crown is opposing [...] Read More »

A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground, says lessons learned at a rescue operation at British Columbia’s Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp., has promised an independent investigation into the factors that led to the rockfall that trapped three workers [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Correctional Service Canada says a convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks ago has been recaptured. They say Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal police at around 7:45 a.m. The 69-year-old escaped from the Archambault Institution north of Montreal on July 5. Staff at the prison’s minimum-security [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Liberal members of Parliament are publicly calling on the Canadian government to follow France’s lead in recognizing Palestine as a state. Toronto-area MP Salma Zahid said on a social media post that Canada must join France in announcing its recognition of a state for the Palestinian people MP Fares Al Soud, who also [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Israel’s ambassador in Ottawa has issued a statement rejecting Canada’s “condemnation” of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza. The statement from Ambassador Iddo Moed urges Canada to keep up pressure on Hamas to release hostages and support a comprehensive framework to end the war. It comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused [...] Read More »