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Conditional sentence for man involved in neighbour dispute
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who couldn’t stay out of trouble for more than 90 minutes after he was released from police custody, has been ordered to obey a curfew for the next three months. Josh Leonard Cyr, 40, was fined and given a three-month conditional sentence Friday in Lethbridge court, where he pleaded guilty ... Read More »
The Common Cup to grace McKillop Wednesday
McKillop United Church will be hosting The Common Cup on Wednesday, a Christian music group that have been touring Canada since 1982. “We got started in Winnipeg in ’82 because the original four of us were all ministers in downtown churches,” said member Rev. Bob Wallace. “Near to each other, and all discovered that we ... Read More »
Ag minister Horner pushing forward with irrigation portfolio
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Earlier this month Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a mandate letter to Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner with a list of commitments to support Albertans. Minister Horner said the letter was a continuation of a lot of good things they have been working on but also provided a clear mandate and ... Read More »
Former MLA recounts personal struggle with domestic violence
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Maria Fitzpatrick to their Thursday session to speak about domestic violence and share her own story. The presentation was titled Domestic Violence: Why has the Silence Continued? Fitzpatrick was the MLA for Lethbridge East from 2015-2019 and has been a teacher, recreation supervisor, coach, parole ... Read More »
MADD Lethbridge & Area launches Project Red Ribbon Campaign
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada has launched its holiday Red Ribbon campaign to stress the importance of always driving sober, especially with holiday social season well underway. The annual red ribbon campaign kicked off on Friday at the Coaldale Fire Station and runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 2. During this time, ... Read More »
Christmas celebration brightens BRZ’s shop local message
Lethbridge’s downtown Festival Square was alight with Christmas cheer Thursday night with the official lighting of a massive 20-foot tree. Hosted by Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) attendees were treated to a visit from Santa Claus, along with musical accompaniment by LCI’s Jazz Band Choir, and the Southern Accord Choral Singers. Taking in the ... Read More »
Radon gas a danger to lung health
According to Health Canada, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and it’s present in almost everyone’s home. Radon is a radioactive gas, released during the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It’s invisible, odourless, and tasteless, and therefore physically undetectable. While it doesn’t pose the immediate danger of a ... Read More »
New children’s book explores Alberta’s diversity from A-to-Z
Mindy Johnstone is an author and illustrator from Banff, and her new children’s book A is for Alberta is laid out in an A-to-Z style with simple text and vibrant acrylic paintings that portray the diversity of Alberta’s seasons and landscapes. In Johnstone’s bio, she says that she “enjoys capturing moments in nature by painting ... Read More »
Dopamine Boxing putting Parkinson’s on the ropes
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Parkinson’s disease sufferer Robin Hood believes boxing therapy is improving his quality of life. Hood is among several people who participate in a program that uses boxing training to combat the effects of their disease. Parkinson’s disease impacts dopamine production and receptors, says Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing head coach Chris Campbell. ... Read More »
Canes edge Wheat Kings
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Tyson Laventure led the way the for the Lethbridge Hurricanes with two goals and an assist in a 4-3 road win against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night. Laventure started the scoring at 3:29 of the first period on the powerplay from Cole Shepard and Logan McCutcheon. Brandon would ... Read More »
Kodiaks start off weekend with wins over Red Deer Polytechnic
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The South Division-leading Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s basketball took care of business on Friday night with a 79-67 win over Red Deer Polytechnic at Val Matteotti gym. Catriona Smith had a strong game as a reserve with six points, three-for-three in field goals made, one offensive rebound and five defensive ... Read More »
