January 12th, 2025

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Woman’s sentencing set for screwdriver attack

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who injured a man she attacked with a screwdriver last year, is set to be sentenced today in a Lethbridge courtroom. Stacey Leigh Carlson was at the Lethbridge homeless shelter on Sept. 10 of last year when, at about 6:30 a.m., she approached a man sleeping on the floor and ... Read More »

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Artist’s late dog inspires SAAG exhibit

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2024

The relationship between humans and dogs goes back centuries and has taken many forms. From co-workers to trusted companions, dogs have shaped the lives of their humans so significantly they can be seen in works of art dated back to the first century A.D. with Pomeii’s Cave Canem, a monastic that survived the eruption of ... Read More »

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Crime spree ends in lengthy jail sentence

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man with a “terrible” criminal record, had hoped a judge would be lenient and reject a Crown recommendation for a lengthy jail term for a spree of offences last year. Crown Prosecutor Lisa Weich asked the judge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to sentence 40-year-old Daylan John Strembesky to ... Read More »

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Initiative launched to boost region’s tourism industry

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

Tourism Lethbridge, in collaboration with SouthGrow Regional Initiative and the Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, has launched an innovative national tourism initiative aimed at bolstering the tourism industry in Southern Alberta. “The Sustainable Journeys Prairies to Pacific Corridor” initiative is made possible in part to federal funding through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, which ... Read More »

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Barbie party celebrates female friendships

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

A downstown gift shop in Lethbridge held a unique event on the weekend to celebrate friendship and fun. Taylor Swanby, owner of UgliStuffs, hosted a Build Your Own Barbie party as a way to celebrate being a girl. “That’s pretty much what it’s about,” said Swanby, “just having a fun day and not worrying about ... Read More »

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Lethbridge Public Library Mini Bee spells fun for students

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

Nearly 30 students in Grades 1-3 put their spelling skills to the test Saturday at the Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee’s Mini Bee competition. It’s the first time the Mini Bee has been held since 2017, said Bonnie Mikalson-Andron, the library’s manager of children’s services. “It’s just a great opportunity to bring the community together,” ... Read More »

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Charges withdrawn in 2022 drug bust

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused in relation to a drug bust in the city nearly two years ago, is no longer facing charges. Christina Lynn Guest was facing two counts each of drug possession, careless use/storage of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm, as well as single counts of possession of stolen ... Read More »

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College, U of L honouring Black History Month

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

Both post-secondary education institutions in Lethbridge will be honouring Black History Month. Lethbridge College is set to kick-off a month full of activities and learning opportunities that will highlight the diversity of the Black community on campus and honour the history and achievements of Black Canadians. Black History Month events begin at 10 a.m. Thursday ... Read More »

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SPC to hear report on below average water levels

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Without significant precipitation spring water levels are expected to be dire.” That’s the message contained in a PowerPoint presentation the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will see at its meeting Thursday. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall in council chambers. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel ... Read More »

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Daycare centre operators, parents protest restrictions

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com More than a dozen childcare centres across the city closed Tuesday in support of the Alberta Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs, in a call on the provincial government to take action and address what they see as a restriction on how they run their businesses.  Almost 150 people including parents, children ... Read More »

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Alberta Cancer Foundation program gets financial boost

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program is receiving a substantial gift to match donations in February. World Cancer Day on Sunday (Feb. 4) will mark the start of a gift campaign provided by an anonymous donor who will be matching up to $200,000 of donations received until Feb. 28. Vice president ... Read More »

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