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New retail and housing units expected in city
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2024
Investments in the community will add approximately 700 new units including a mixture of retail and multifamily units, according to global commercial real estate firm Avison Young. “We’re definitely seeing a lot of an uptick in the number of units started this year. They’ll be units that will be started again next year that are ... Read More »
1 responseCity men honoured for work with veterans
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2024
Eight Albertans including two Lethbridge residents have been recognized for their unwavering support to Canada’s veterans. The eight were honoured with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony at the Military Museum in Calgary on Wednesday. Making the presentation were Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. ... Read More »
2 responsesCourt hands out seven-month jail term for assaults
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 58 year-old man has been sentenced to seven months in jail for several criminal offences, including assaulting his girlfriend. Kevin Gordon Marsh was sentenced after pleading guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to two counts of assault. At about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 of last year, police received a report from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City snow route policy sparks resident anger
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The temperatures may be frigid but some residents’ blood is boiling over problems with the activation of city snow routes. Several residents have complained to The Herald about finding snow from those routes piled along curbs, blocking front driveways which prevents them from either leaving their homes or accessing them. ... Read More »
10 responsesSociologist says Notley put NDP on the political map in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When looking at the legacy of departing Alberta New Democratic Party leader Rachel Notley retired University of Lethbridge political sociologist Trevor Harrison says that party is now on the political map in this province. And it wasn’t before she took on leadership of the party. “There’s some people saying will it continue when ... Read More »
4 responsesBlack Velvet bottling facility to close; distilling to remain in city
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It has been a staple of the Lethbridge business community for more than 50 years, but next month the Black Velvet bottling facility will close its doors. The whisky brand, once owned by The Black Velvet Distilling Company, was purchased by American Heaven Hill Brands, known for Burnett’s vodkas and dry gin, HPNOTIQ, and Admiral ... Read More »
1 responseHearing held for accused in child sexual assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a man arrested late last year in relation to a child exploitation investigation was heard briefly in a Taber courtroom this week. The matter was simply adjourned for several weeks, however, to allow time for the accused’s lawyer to receive and review disclosure on charges of sexual assault, making child ... Read More »
2 responsesMan receives jail sentence for multiple break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old man who broke into three city businesses in 2022 and 2023, and was caught in two of them, will spend some time behind bars. Edmund Daniels was sentenced to 60 days in custody after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of shopbreaking/commit theft. Although Daniels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt program paints winters of the past
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
On a fittingly snowy day, a small group gathered at the Galt Museum for the Creative Communities program to learn a little about winters past in Lethbridge and paint their own snowy scenes. Through the floor to ceiling windows the coulee was blanketed in snow, near white out conditions that made even the university campus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about Medical Assistance in Dying experiences in context of rural living
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs offered attendees an opportunity to learn about in what way Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) experiences are different in the context of rural living on Thursday at its weekly session. Associate professor at the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences Julia Brassolotto spoke about a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal tranquilizer hitting the streets
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2024
It’s prescribed as a large animal tranquilizer, not approved for human consumption in Canada or south of the border, yet in the last five years it has become a growing cause for concern. Xylazine, also known by its street moniker ‘tranq,’ has been making appearances in street drugs, specifically fentanyl leading to an increased risk ... Read More »
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