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Wife of murdered Cypress councillor found guilty
By Brendan Miller - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDbmiller@medicinehatnews.com Justice Dallas Miller handed down a guilty verdict to Deborah Belyea for the second-degree homicide of her husband and former Cypress County councillor Alfred Belyea, and will receive a life sentence. “In finding that Deborah Belyea did commit the murder by stabbing Alfred Belyea at least four times, it is clear that she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to be asked to support e-scooter program
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will be asked to recommend continuing permit shared micro-mobility services here. An update by Transportation engineer Adam St. Amant says a two-year pilot program with Neuron e-bikes and scooters has been well-received and well-used by riders in Lethbridge. The City ... Read More »
1 responseYouth art show inspired by mental health
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 30th, 2024
For the past five months, local teens have had the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings about mental health through works of art, and some of their paintings have even been sold. The artwork was exhibited Saturday at a Youth Art Show held at the Galt Museum to showcase the results of the students’ ... Read More »
1 responseTrucker handed a jail sentence for driving at RCMP officer during Coutts blockade
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man found guilty last year of dangerous driving and assault with a weapon against an RCMP officer, has been sentenced to 10 months in jail. The sentence falls short of what the Crown was seeking by only two months, but it’s a significant departure from the CSO, conditional sentence order, ... Read More »
1 responseConcerns raised over potential for fee changes in childcare
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge mother with two sons in daycare is sounding the alarm to let other parents know that potential fee changes could double or triple their current costs. Jennifer Vanderlaan reached out after receiving a letter from her childcare provider earlier this month. During a recent interview Vanderlaan said she was ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L, college respond to international student caps
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the federal government recently announced it will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to stabilize new growth for a period of two years, the Herald reached out to both post-secondary institutions on how this may affect them. According to the Government of Canada website, the cap is expected to ... Read More »
1 responseCasa celebrating arts community with new exhibits
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2024
A big night for arts and artists in the city, on Saturday Casa is set to present eight new exhibitions. Opening its doors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. patrons of the arts are invited to join in celebrating the rich and creative arts community of Lethbridge. With painting proving to be the popular media ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers provide closing arguments in Tailfeathers manslaughter case; judge expected to give decision in May
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no question that Linden Blair Grier died from an altercation with Cullen Drake Tailfeathers nearly three years ago, Calgary lawyer Jim Lutz acknowledged Friday during his closing arguments in the accused’s manslaughter trial. But, he suggested, Tailfeathers was only defending himself. Lutz told court that when the two men came face to ... Read More »
1 responseNew exhibitions open today at the SAAG
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2024
The first Southern Alberta Art Gallery exhibitions of 2024 open today with a variety of artistic styles and mediums on display. Featuring the works of five artists – three of whom are part of a curated show – the pieces address concepts of self-identity and expression, architecture as a reflection of social history, and the ... Read More »
1 responseBRZ looking forward to future of task force
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) is looking forward to the future of the new Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force committee. The new task force committee has met a couple of times making plans for action on downtown safety. Its latest meeting was Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ... Read More »
11 responsesConvoy heading to Coutts this morning for anniversary of border blockade
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
Lethbridge Police are advising the public of a vehicle convoy that will be making its way through the city today between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. along Highway 3, 43 Street South and Highway 4. Additional roadways outside the city limits may also be impacted including Highway 512 and Highway 845. Motorists are advised to ... Read More »
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