March 19th, 2024

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RCMP union speaks out against new agency

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The National Police Federation has shared its concerns with the Herald about the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 announced Wednesday by the Alberta government that calls for the creation of a new policing agency. The National Police Federation (NPF) is a police union that represents around 20,000 RCMP members serving across Canada ... Read More »

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Police launch enforcement operation downtown

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Police Service enforcement project downtown has resulted in the arrests of 13 people, the execution of 37 warrants and the seizure of 350 street doses of fentanyl. Police also caught an apprehended an impaired driver and issued nine violation tickets – all on the first day of the operation that will ... Read More »

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City shelter dogs given more room to romp

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 16th, 2024

Community Animal Services has opened a new fenced dog run at its animal shelter in north Lethbridge. When city councillor John Middleton-Hope – who until April 1 serves in capacity as acting mayor – and his granddaughter Ambreah Kelly got involved in volunteering to walk dogs at the shelter, upon visiting it they noticed a ... Read More »

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Paradise Canyon opens for season

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The southern Alberta golf season teed off Friday at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. The opening, said executive head professional Matt Barkway, was one of the earliest in the course’s history. And member enthusiasm to hit the links is strong. As soon as the online tee-time reservation system opened, golfers were booking their slots ... Read More »

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Nature centre celebrates with spring just around the corner

By Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Helen Schuler Nature Centre celebrated the upcoming arrival of spring with their seventh annual Family Festival on Friday afternoon. Some of the special guests and activities at the festival included the Family Centre creating decorated windsocks with Blackfoot symbols, Lethbridge College Early Childhood Education program, Southern Alberta ... Read More »

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Alberta musician honouring Tom Petty at Yates show

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For two decades, Albertan Clayton Bellamy has been recording and performing with country group The Road Hammers. But Bellamy is not only a fan of country, he’s a super fan of the late American heartland rocker Tom Petty. And on Sunday, the native and resident of Bonnyville will be bringing “The Legendary Life ... Read More »

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Accused in Tailfeathers death expected to plead guilty

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Fort Macleod woman who, with two others, was charged with second-degree murder in the brutal death of Lane Tailfeathers in the summer of 2021, could plead guilty to a lesser charge when her case returns to court next month. Miranda Mae Turuk, whose matter was in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, is ... Read More »

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Retired police officer celebrates 100th birthday

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Retired superintendent Glen Michelson, the oldest retired member of the Lethbridge Police Service, celebrated his 100th birthday Thursday at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. At the event – hosted by the Lethbridge Police Veterans Association – Michelson had an opportunity to be surrounded by family, friends and fellow officers, both current and retired alike. ... Read More »

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Students put carpentry skills to the test at show

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A group of high school students had the opportunity to put their carpentry skills to the test during the Home Garden and Leisure Show’s Who BILDS it Best competition Thursday at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. During the competition participants were tasked with building a toolbox within 75 minutes while following instructions ... Read More »

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Woman jailed for assaulting officer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman who was caught with a stolen vehicle, and then assaulted a police officer, has received a short jail sentence. Brooke Delphine Goodwin was sentenced in Lethbridge court of justice to 45 days in custody after pleading guilty to the two criminal offences. On Jan. 16 police received a report ... Read More »

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SPC gives support to BRZ budget

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council will recommend that the 2024 Downtown Lethbridge Revitalization Zone budget be approved. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. The BRZ has proposed a five per cent increase on its budget from 2023 for a total of $250,215. With City ... Read More »

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