March 28th, 2024

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Provincial police force should stay part of the past

Editor: This summer, I had the pleasure of introducing new Canadian residents to the Fort Museum at Fort Macleod – exploring the fort, absorbing the history of the world-renown RCMP through engaging film, storyboards and unique displays, culminating in the delightful musical ride a truly Canadian cultural icon.  This brings to mind Albertas UCP ... Read More »


Winnipeg Blue Bombers best in the league… for now

Before the biggest crowd of the year last Saturday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers downed the Stamps 35-28 at the Crowchild Corral winning both ends of their home and home series. As the late Don Meredith liked to sing on Monday Night Football, “The party’s over.” With a six point lead in the standings, the race ... Read More »


Trial date set for accused in human trafficking case

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged nearly a year ago in relation to a human trafficking case is set to stand trial in 2023. The date, March 2-3, was confirmed Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Calgary lawyer Kaysi Fagan also noted there will be a pre-trial hearing on Dec. 6 of this year ... Read More »


Sexual assault victims say their lives altered forever

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lives of three women sexually assaulted by a Lethbridge man between 2018 and 2020 have been forever altered, a judge was told Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. “Not a single day has been easy since this happened,” one of the women wrote in her victim impact statement. “I have recollections of the ... Read More »


Kids and Kops program a chance for youth to learn about police

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Big Brothers and Big Sisters has partnered up once again with the Lethbridge Police Service to bring back their annual Kids and Kops program this week. Kids and Kops activities include demonstrations by K9, the Tactical Team, Explosive Disposal Unit, Ident, the Traffic Response Unit and additional community outings and activities. “We have ... Read More »


Alpha House installs fencing at shelter

With ongoing issues arising in the city around homeless encampments, Alpha house has recently installed fencing around its perimeter to address public safety issues in the area. The shelter says the recent addition of fencing to the exterior is due to the impact of higher concentrations of encampments impacting people trying to access the shelter. ... Read More »


City serves 24-hour notice to vacate homeless camps

The City of Lethbridge served “24-hour notice to vacate” flyers Tuesday afternoon to homeless encampments in the Civic Centre downtown as part of efforts to address the situation. “The City is continuing to do what we have set out to do. As we stated several months ago, when an encampment comes entrenched, there’s dangerous activity ... Read More »


U of L disc golf course open for play

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge is offering a new course to members of the community, available to all ages, free of charge – a disc golf course, that is. Even though they quietly opened the course earlier this year, executive director of Horns Recreation Services Bill Halma said in a release, it has been ... Read More »


THURSDAY, August 04, 2022

GAFF, Susan Fox FLAMAND-ORICH, Gerri HART-SHOUTING, Annie Mary KENYON, Elva KUCHERAN, Jeffory MANY FINGERS, Kenneth "Ken" Royce MOSER, Marvin Robert "Mouse" SNAKESKIN, Henry VOORT, Heather ... Read More »


I shouldnt have survived – hostage recounts story while still recovering from stab wounds

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Kathryn Linder credits her faith and ability to stay calm for helping her survive a hostage-taking that left her in hospital for eight days. Linder was stabbed multiple times in the neck by a woman who held her hostage in an office at Lethbridge Legal Guidance on July14. There were ... Read More »


UCP making life more unaffordable for Albertans

GUEST COLUMN Shannon Phillips – Lethbridge MLA for Lethbridge West Albertans are facing a cost-of-living crisis not seen in decades. Grocery prices have risen astronomically, gas prices are verging on $1.90 per litre, and utility rates are nearly triple what they were under the NDP Government. As well, as a direct result of UCP policy ... Read More »