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Mosaic music festival showcases diversity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Music lovers will have the opportunity to kick off the long weekend with the Mosaic Music festival, a free event that will combine Latin, R&B, Jazz and Blues at Galt Gardens on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mike Prociw, board member of Mosaic Music, formerly known as the Lethbridge Jazz Society ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused in home invasion and robbery granted bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was arrested in relation to a home invasion and robbery in March, then disappeared before he was picked up by police earlier this month, has been released into the custody of his mother. Cole Randall Martin’s mother will act as surety for her son, who was released on bail ... Read More »
1 responseRetired postal worker reflects on long career
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
Jim Matkin closed the mailbox on his 42-year Canada Post career at the downtown Lethbridge location and officially retired this month. Matkin started out as a part time employee before moving to front counter duties. Matkin was a part-time in his first four years and had to go through a recession. “Interest rates were like ... Read More »
1 responseMan fined for stealing phone while high
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was high on drugs when he stole a cell phone from a girl walking home after school earlier this year, has received a $500 fine. Shortly before 1 p.m, on April 10 the Public Safety Communications Centre received multiple 911 calls from a man who was yelling for help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge expansion being planned
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Initial discussions are being conducted on the expansion of the University of Lethbridge’s south campus. The campus comprises 100 acres between the main campus of the U of L and Riverstone Boulevard between University Drive and the coulees. An open house recently was staged to let residents in the area ... Read More »
1 responseCamp celebrates 30 years of supporting youth
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Providing an adventurous ride on a horse or a lazy float down the Bow River, one southern Alberta camp has reached a milestone since it’s opening in 1994. For 30 years Camp Carmangay has offered free camping and youth support to those in Alberta. Camp manager, Brian Nimijean says it began as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer blood and plasma donations drop despite need rising
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As the sun shines and outdoor activities become commonplace, accidents tend to occur more frequently, resulting in blood donations becoming more important. However, Canadian Blood Services says fewer donors book appointments during the warm weather months, creating a shortage even beyond normal. Brenna Scott, business development manager with Canadian Blood Services in Lethbridge, ... Read More »
1 responseTransit numbers improving
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More people are using Lethbridge Transit than ever and on Tuesday, city council approved a resolution to direct administration to reinvest annual surpluses back into operations. The department had a surplus of $312,000 at the end of 2023 after three years of annual deficits of more than $1 million each year. It’s on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail granted man to attend treatment programs while awaiting sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man caught in Lethbridge with a significant amount of drugs has been released on bail to attend addiction treatment programs while he waits to be sentenced. Larry Healy Jr. was granted bail Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, after he pleaded guilty to two charges of drug possession for the purpose ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice Commission presents 2024 annual plan
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission recently presented its 2023 update and 2024 annual plan last week to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. Key concerns from councillors included recruitment, retention, political policies and downtown safety. When it comes to hiring and maintaining officers, councillor John Middleton-Hope, says this is ... Read More »
1 responseFarming Smarter event running for two days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two days of seminars and field events are designed to help southern Albertans involved in the agriculture industry do their “Farming Smarter.” Farming Smarter on Wednesday and Thursday will play host to its annual Field School which features discussions on a wide range of subjects and a trade show with 25 booths. About ... Read More »
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