March 5th, 2025

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Regional science fair returns to showcase student knowledge and innovation

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

For the first time since 2019, the Southern Alberta Technology Council’s Sci-Fusion Regional Science Fair and Science Olympics was held in person back at the University of Lethbridge on Friday and Saturday. The event was for local-area students in Grades 1-10. The Friday portion had a participant orientation and judging on their projects, while on ... Read More »

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Man who attempted to flee police in court

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lundbreck man accused of fleeing from police before he was apprehended late last week, had his matter addressed Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. Shaine William Smith, who remains in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre and was not required to attend court, was represented by duty counsel who explained Smith ... Read More »

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Historical passenger jet returns to Lethbridge

By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2024

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Fokker airliner has made a long journey back to Lethbridge, arriving on Monday at the airport to be re-assembled as part of work by the Time Air Historical Society to establish an aviation museum here. Rik Barry of the society watched on a cool cloudy morning as the fuselage, carried ... Read More »

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Book award named in memory of city teacher

By Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre has taken over administration of the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award which was named after a Lethbridge teacher/librarian and awarded every year to a Canadian children’s title written for an elementary school-aged audience. The award comes with a $2,500 cash prize and goes to a work that exemplifies Chase’s “guiding ... Read More »

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Arrest warrant issued for man accused of robbing elderly woman

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man accused of accosting and robbing a 77-year-old woman more than a year ago in the city. The warrant was issued Friday after Sheldon Wayne Wilson failed to show up for a scheduled court appearance. The accused’s matter was last in Lethbridge court ... Read More »

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Community Conversation showcases city projects

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residents had the opportunity during the city’s annual Community Conversation Thursday to engage with the City of Lethbridge and various partners to learn about a multitude of projects happening in the city. Tara Grindle, manager of communications and engagement with the City, said the idea behind the annual event is to bring multiple ... Read More »

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Municipalities to address crime, homelessness

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Representatives of Alberta’s mid-sized municipalities will be meeting at City Hall next week to discuss common issues with crime, homelessness and other matters. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss challenges faced by communities in Alberta. The workshop, which is not open to the public, will be staged on May 2 from ... Read More »

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Accused in human trafficking case likely to resolve charges

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused in connection to a three-year-old human trafficking case will likely resolve his charges when the matter returns to court next week. Calgary lawyer Leanndria Halcro said Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that her client, Chtewi Fadi, will resolve numerous sex-related charges with a peace bond during a court ... Read More »

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NDP pushing lawn signs to oppose government plans for CPP

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips and the Alberta NDP have come up with a plan to help Albertans tell Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party to keep their hands off the Canada Pension Plan. After engaging with thousands of Albertans through a multitude of town hall meetings across the province about ... Read More »

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Tips for spring cyclists to avoid bike thefts

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2024

With spring upon us community members are excitingly rolling out their bicycles to get some outdoor exercise. However,with bike theft being high in Lethbridge Aaron Brown at Bert and Mac’s Source for Sports has some tips to deter bicycle thieves. “We want the (thieves) to realize that they want to move on to another bike ... Read More »

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Municipal Affairs Bill presents ‘more questions than answers’ says Hyggen

By Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2024

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen says the City of Lethbridge will need time to evaluate the potential impact of the newly introduced Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act, 2024.  The proposed bill makes changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), which establishes the framework for the conduct of elections ... Read More »

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