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No trial date yet in sex offence case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man facing two-and-a-half-year-old charges for sex-related offences, has yet to set trial dates despite completion of a preliminary hearing last Fall. Mohammed Neirabani was ordered following his preliminary hearing on Sept. 26 to stand trial on charges of sexual contact with a child, sexual counsel of a child and sexual ... Read More »
1 responseColdest Night of the Year events help those in need
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 27th, 2024
With two organizations holding Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, it doubled the community’s opportunities to participate. Streets Alive held its 13th Coldest Night of the Year run downtown while Woods Homes held its Coldest Night of the Year at Henderson Park for the second year. Both events were successful. Streets Alive chief development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers get insight into naval opportunities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Royal Canadian Navy engaged with the South Western Alberta Teachers Convention this week in the form of an exhibitor booth to share information about the military unit with teachers in attendance, in hopes they will then share that knowledge with students. The event took place in the First Choice Saving Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International Peace Pow-wow brings communities together
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Many pow-wow dancers with different styles of regalia convened at the Enmax Centre over the weekend for the annual International Peace Pow-wow and Festival. Attendees experienced the exhilaration of Indigenous performing arts, the always- impressive Grand Entry and different Indigenous products that were available through the market place of 57 vendors. ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale man given conditional discharge for indecent act
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Coaldale man caught performing an indecent act in public last year has been put on probation and warned not to repeat his offence at risk of going to jail. Clayton Myles Hart pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single count of performing an indecent act in the ... Read More »
1 responseAg-Expo to debut in new Agri-food Hub
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For decades, Ag-Expo has been an integral element of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. For the first time it will be staged at the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre running from Tuesday throught Thursday this coming week. The history of the event goes back to the earliest days of the Exhibition, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot princess passing on her crown
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024
Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess is prepares to pass on the crown and title to her successor. Indigenous girls will compete for the honour and title of Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess along with other titles today during the he International Peace Pow-wow and Festival hosted by Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society. Current Miss Blackfoot Canada 2023-2024 Princess, ... Read More »
1 responseMan found guilty of sexually assaulting underage girl
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who had sex with an underage girl while she was passed-out drunk, has been found guilty of sexual assault and will be sentenced later this year. Justice Kristin Ailsby convicted Morgan Joseph Tetreault this week in Lethbridge court of justice, three months after the offender stood trial and testified that ... Read More »
1 responseNew program provides barrier-free swimming for females
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council has partnered with Recreation Excellence Lethbridge and Lethbridge Family Services Immigrant Services to create a women and girls only swim program. Community coordinator, Sports for All with Lethbridge Sport Council, Keegan Brantner spoke to the Herald recently and said the program will provide a safe and designated space for women ... Read More »
1 responseSpecial Olympics torch run hits the road
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With chilly winds, the final leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run hit the pavement on Friday morning outside of City Hall. The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games open Tuesday in Calgary with athletes arriving there on Sunday. The games run until March 2. Led by Special Olympian David Hall of Calgary, runners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers set for today
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024
Two local organizations are preparing to take part in the annual “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraiser today. Streets Alive Mission is set to host their walk downtown, while Wood’s Homes is hosting their second annual event at Henderson Lake. Originally the Wood’s Homes event has been staged in Calgary but with the success it ... Read More »
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