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New pet store hosting workshops for fish owners
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2024
An new store selling fish and reptiles downtown is hosting workshops for community members to participate in. “Here Fishy Fishy” recently opened its doors and hosted a fun build-your-own terrarium workshop on Sunday. Co-owner of Here Fishy Fishy Nadine Wehbe shared the plans they have for future workshops. “It’s actually the very first workshop in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of assaulting police dog to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old Lethbridge man accused of injuring a police dog during a pursuit last year has rejected a resolution proposal from the Crown prosecutor and will stand trial, instead. Bernhard Geisbrecht Peters made a brief appearance in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday, where an agent for his lawyer told the judge the accused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offers tips for taking the bite out of the cold
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With a drastic change in weather conditions and colder temperatures forecast for the next few days, the City of Lethbridge is providing tips for residents to stay safe and warm. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McKeown spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon and said they want to make sure residents are prepared for the dropping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman gets probation after guilty plea
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman avoided fines, but not jail after she pleaded guilty this week in Lethbridge court of justice to several criminal offences. Tiffany Erin Genereaux, 30, pleaded guilty to break and enter and assault, for which she was sentenced to 15 days in jail on each charge. The Crown had recommended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog lice easy for pets to pick up in high-traffic areas
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2024
Pet owners often take their four-legged friends out for a walk or better yet to dog parks where their dogs are able to play and socialize with others. However reports of dogs catching lice from each other at local parks have been increasing in frequency. Warnings have been made on social media outlets such as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City asks residents to conserve water
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With lower than normal water levels in reservoirs across southern Alberta, the City of Lethbridge is asking residents to be proactive and start conserving water now to avoid major consequences in the future. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel Sanchez spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon and said the City is working with internal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Different reasons exist for homeless not using shelters
By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Are the new temporary heating shelters being utilized in winter by individuals experiencing homelessness? Recently, the provincial government and the City of Lethbridge announced 50 temporary heated shelters would be available to individuals’ experiencing homelessness from December 2023, until April 2024. The province announced last month it ... Read More »
4 responsesMan accused of armed robbery released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of five men accused of robbing two people at a city hotel last year has been released from custody, but ordered not be out of his house at night. Adam Eric Sebok, 30, was released on bail following a hearing this week in Lethbridge court of justice. In addition to promising to ... Read More »
4 responsesMan wants bail while waiting for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is charged with several weapon-related offences and won’t stand trial until the end of next month, hopes a judge will let him out on bail while he waits. Danial Mark Ferguson was scheduled to have a detention review this week in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, but when his ... Read More »
1 responseBasketball set the stage for woman’s life journey
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 10th, 2024
The first time Marla Gladstone ever smoked it was from a peace pipe with her high school basketball coach. An athlete and basketball star from Pincher Creek, she was close with Piikani Elder, Allan Pard, her coach, mentor, and friend who welcomed her into Indigenous ceremony and his family. Basketball set the stage for the ... Read More »
1 responseTwo injured in collision
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A collision Tuesday morning near Legacy Park resulted in two occupants of a car being taken to Chinook Regional Hospital. Police were on scene at the site of the crash at the intersection of 13 St. N. and 40 Ave. for several hours. Police are seeking witnesses to the collision and any dash ... Read More »
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