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Suspect in stabbing seeks release from custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month is expected to seek his release from custody when he returns to court next week. The matter for Christopher David Smith was in Lethbridge court of justice Friday, where his lawyer requested an adjournment to allow time for him and his client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!False reporting case could be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, is working with his lawyer to resolve the case without the need for a trial. The matter for Jacob Xander Brown was in Lethbridge court of justice this week, where Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller was granted an adjournment to have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No free parking in front of City Hall
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will not be following through on an official business motion to implement free 15-minute parking in front of City Hall. The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday agreed with a report submitted by parking co-ordinator Phillip Berg to maintain the status quo and both inform ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fee for service reviews to be addressed in October
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With representatives of Economic Development Lethbridge and Tourism Lethbridge expressing concerns about the need for reviews of their fee-for-service organizations, the Economic and Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted to have administration work with them on developing a scoping document, timeline, budget, workload and resources from both needed for ... Read More »
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By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 13th, 2024
With the scorching temperatures of above 30 degrees for the upcoming weeks, many organizations throughout the city are banding together to provide water for the unhoused population. The unhoused population is at risk for dehydration and heat-related heath issues. Jennifer Lepko, chief development officer at Streets Alive, says their organization sees several instances of dehydration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank celebrates 35 years
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
The Interfaith Food Bank is celebrating 35 years in the community and with it the launch of their “35th anniversary endowment campaign,” with a goal of raising $35,000. Danielle McIntyre, executive director told media Friday that even though it is sad to need an organization like the food bank, they are very happy to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding impacts ability to help people with addictions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
Editorâs note: This is the third and final part of a series looking at the southern Alberta opioid crisis through an Indigenous lens Alexandra Noad –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trauma is just one piece in the puzzle of addiction among Indigenous peoples. Historically, Indigenous people have suffered from isolation and racism, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing to be set for man accused of luring young girl
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old city man arrested earlier this year for online child sexual exploitation offences against a girl in Winnipeg is preparing to have a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial. The matter for Oscar Cubides Palacio was in Lethbridge court of justice on Thursday, where Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controlled cruise returns to Street Machine Weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Street Machine Weekend will see the return of the classic car controlled cruise along 3 Avenue South tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. after a five-year hiatus. Alex Dewar, president of the Street Wheelers Car Club told the Herald during a phone interview that he is very happy along with the club members ... Read More »
1 responseSPC gives support to Memorial Cup bid
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council has given the financial green light for a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup in Lethbridge. The SPC, which consists of all members of council, accepted a revised motion by councillor Rajko Dodic to support the bid which will cost the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artist releases third album
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
A Juno Award winning Indigenous artist from Edmonton has released her third studio album which explores her grief process of losing loved ones. Celeigh Cardinal released her album Boundless Possibilities on June 21. The original version of the album was supposed to come out in 2020, however, the pandemic shut everything down. During that time ... Read More »
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