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Indigenous woman walking across western Canada for residential school victims and survivors
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It's been almost two months since the remains of 215 children were found on the grounds of a former residential school.That discovery is what prompted one Indigenous woman to start ...
Jul 14, 2021

Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond-buying target
OTTAWA, ON - The Bank of Canada is cutting its expectations for economic growth this year as it keeps its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent.The central bank says it expects the economy...
Jul 14, 2021

U of L appoints its first executive director of equity, diversity and inclusion
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Personal experience, a journey in internationalization, an academic interest driven by curiosity and a desire to influence meaningful change have marked a journey that has brought Mar...
Jul 14, 2021

Survey out for continuation of Highway 3 twinning
COALDALE, AB - The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association continues to advocate for the twinning of the major southern Alberta Highway.They have a survey out now that asks residents of the corrido...
Jul 14, 2021

Lethbridge Transit cityLINK network to launch August 25
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has approved the implementation of the cityLINK transit network.Councillors voted unanimously at Tuesday's meeting to direct Lethbridge Transit to enact the ne...
Jul 14, 2021

Refusal rate for immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds rising: data
OTTAWA - The rejection rate for permanent residency applications on humanitarian and compassionate grounds has risen sharply over the past couple of years, according to recently released figures. "The...
Jul 14, 2021

After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same
OTTAWA - France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French. The Canadian border remains closed to foreigners, with a few exceptions, and will be un...
Jul 14, 2021

Lethbridge residents to vote on ward system
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge will have residents vote in October on whether its municipal government should move to a ward system starting in 2025. At Lethbridge' city council meeting Tuesd...
Jul 13, 2021

The Daily with LNN – July 13, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Jul 13, 2021

City of Lethbridge cuts 61 full-time equivalent employees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Through the city's Organizational Review & Workforce Adjustment Strategy, 61 full-time equivalent employees will be let go from their jobs.In July 2020, KPMG was engaged to conduc...
Jul 13, 2021