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Woman to be sentenced for breaking another’s leg during aggravated assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who brutally assaulted another woman a year ago, will have to wait two more months before she’s sentenced. Michelle Lynn Rolland pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to a charge of aggravated assault, but sentencing was adjourned to Sept. 8 when Rolland is scheduled to resolve additional, yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mom gets jail for not providing necessaries of life
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who failed to provide the necessaries of life for her baby daughter, then lied to police to cover up the offence, has been sentenced to one and a half years in jail. The woman, who can’t be identified to protect the identity of the child, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vendors fans of outdoor market
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
With the summer sun shining, Festival Square is bustling with fresh fruit and vegetables along with handmade goods from local vendors and live music as the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and Lethbridge & District Exhibition host a Farmers’ Market every Wednesday. Payton Grindle, ambassador for the BRZ, says the outdoor market provides a different vibe. “Putting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancer directs passion towards teaching
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A love for dancing has translated into a love for teaching for a local resident who re-discovered her passion and herself in the process. Dayana Pedroza, a dancing instructor who grew up in the Colombian dancing scene thanks to her father and who has been calling Lethbridge home for the last few years, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police monitoring major Hells Angels gathering in Lethbridge this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A biker gang with worldwide fame and notoriety is rolling into town, establishing a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge this weekend as they celebrate the opening of their newest chapter. As a result, LPS ... Read More »
2 responsesSPC meeting early with heavy agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With a heavy agenda to deal with, the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be meeting today at 11 a.m., 1.5 hours earlier than usual. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. The agenda includes 12 submissions and an update by Community Social Development housing ... Read More »
1 responseSports events bring millions of dollars into the city: report
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
Sports events hosted in Lethbridge during the first quarter of 2024 had an economic impact of more than $5 million, according to a report. The Lethbridge Sport Council on Wednesday said the economic impact from January to March was $5,183,654 for the city and $6,127,009 for the province. The council says 24 sport organizations provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province implements fire ban in Forest Protection Area
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has implemented a fire ban for the entire Forest Protection Area. The ban went into effect on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The province says 137 new wildfires have started in Alberta since July 1 and there is a heightened wildfire danger here. The ban does not include cities, towns, villages ... Read More »
1 responseAddiction recovery camp being offered
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
A residential school survivor is helping people in Lethbridge who are suffering from addiction. Alvin Mills spent nine years at St. Paul Residential School and another four years at St. Mary’s Indian Residential School. He says although people can talk about their experiences, one can never truly understand what trauma went on without experiencing it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Intergenerational trauma plays large role in Indigenous addictions problems
By Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series that looks at the opioid crisis in southern Alberta through an Indigenous lens. Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In April 2023 the Blood Tribe declared a State of Emergency due to opioids. According to Alberta’s Opioid Response Surveillance Report: First Nations People ... Read More »
3 responsesArtist discussion kicks off new SAAG exhibits
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 10th, 2024
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) opened its summer exhibits on Saturday with a panel discussion of the featured artists. The exhibits feature works from three artists, but all contain the motif of how society navigates the built environments and their impact on emotions. Amanda Chwelos, an artist from Edmonton, showcases the contradictions, anxieties, and ... Read More »
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