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Graffiti abatement strategy discussed at task force meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitors and business downtown regularly see the work of “artists” who deface buildings with their graffiti. Cleaning up that graffiti is a task that the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has undertaken and its staff have already taken care of dozens this year. Sarah Amies, executive director of the BRZ and a member ... Read More »
2 responsesHumboldt crash survivor shares story with students
By Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at Winston Churchill High School had the opportunity to listen to mental health advocate and Humboldt Broncos crash survivor Tyler Smith share his story and talk about Green Shirt Day Thursday during an assembly at the school’s gymnasium. During his presentation Smith told those in attendance a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hero’ dog helps save man stuck in mud for two days
By Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2024
A canine altercation has unwittingly helped emergency responders rescue a Taber dog walker trapped in mud for two days earlier this week. A post by the Taber Police Service says they received a complaint early on Thursday morning about a potentially injured dog at large on the north side of the Taber Sugar Factory property. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University hosts inaugural Iniskim Future Students Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted its inaugural Iniskim Future Students Day on Wednesday at the 1st Choice Savings Centre with over 100 prospective students in attendance. The event was named after the University of Lethbridge’s Blackfoot name Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone, gifted by Elder Bruce Wolf Child in 2002. “Essentially our Iniskim ... Read More »
1 responseCharges are bogus, accused tells judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old Lethbridge man who refuses to have a bail hearing, will remain in custody on criminal charges he doesn’t believe exist. During a hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, Tyson William Closs refused help from his lawyer and insisted the charges against him are bogus. “There is no criminal charges against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC report addresses lawlessness task force issues
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The terms of reference and other matters regarding the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will be addressed by the Governance Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council this afternoon. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers and consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Rajko Dodic and acting mayor John Middleton-Hope. ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity cabaret set for Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
Adults who like to dance and enjoy excellent local music are invited to the Community Cabaret, slated for Saturday at the German Canadian Club. Lost Horse Singers, Jigging with Roy Pogorzelski and Hippodrome are featured this year, complemented by finger foods, cash bar, and transportation if needed for accessibility (or a safe ride home). The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man hoping for bail in weekend stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing another man on the weekend remains in custody while he waits for Legal Aid to appoint him a lawyer. Robert Junior Rabbit made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he hoped to have a bail hearing but didn’t have a lawyer to assist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City and AHS reach contract deal for EMS service
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
City council has approved a new agreement with Alberta Health Services to deliver emergency medical services here through Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. The agreement is for 2.5 years and replaces the contract that was set to expire on Sunday. It provides an option for a 2.5-year extension, bringing the total contract to five years. ... Read More »
1 responseGas prices take jump before taxes increase
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
Gas prices have taken a jump at city pumps before the increase in provincial fuel taxes and the carbon tax on April 1. And drivers may not see it as a joke. Regular grade gasoline was selling at 154.9 at several Circle K stations in Lethbridge on Wednesday morning as well as at the Petro-Canada ... Read More »
4 responsesLying to judge earns Lethbridge man jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Lethbridge man learned the hard way that lying to a judge is never a good idea. Tyler Don McTavish pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of perjury, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. On May 10, 2022 McTavish was charged with criminal harassment and ... Read More »
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