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Southminster being affirmed as inclusive to queer community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southminster United Church will officially become a 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming congregation on Sunday after a two-year process with Affirm United, The United Church of Canada’s national network for the support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the denomination. Minister of Southminster United Church, Reverend Taylor Croissant spoke to the Herald Monday and said even though ... Read More »
1 responseCold temperatures creating chaos on infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With multiple buildings across the city dealing with the aftermath of extreme cold temperatures earlier this week, where many had to shut down due to pipes bursting, the Herald reached out to a Civil Engineering Technology instructor at Lethbridge College to find out why. Doug May, who teaches Infrastructure Design among other courses, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy snow in the forecast for Southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just when you may have thought Mother Nature was giving us a break, it’s time to bring out the snow shovels and snowblowers. When many are still waiting for tow trucks and furnace repairs, southern Albertans should brace for another onslaught of wintry weather. But this time the problem could be not cold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for break-ins and thefts
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man, one of several individuals who broke into a Lethbridge restaurant and stole thousands of dollars worth of food and alcohol, will spend some time behind bars. Daniel Wade Mills, who also stole items from three city businesses and the homeless shelter, pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge laid over cat abuse in Picture Butte
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2024
A 28-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with cruelty to animals in a disturbing case that has a local cat rescue agency calling for help to care for animals they say were abused. Last Chance Cat Ranch of Lethbridge brought the horrific discovery to the public’s attention on Facebook last weekend, sharing details regarding ... Read More »
13 responses‘Perfect storm’ caused stress on grid last weekend, says Neudorf
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nathan Neudorf says almost a perfect storm created the situation last weekend when Albertans were asked to reduce electricity usage to prevent rolling blackouts across Alberta. Sub-zero temperatures caused by a polar vortex combined with two natural gas-powered generators that stopped working because of issues combined by the cold put ... Read More »
2 responsesCTF calls on Ottawa to scrap carbon tax on home heating
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-based Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Alberta Liberal MPs to urge their party leader and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to scrap carbon taxing on home heating. Kris Sims on Monday said in a release that “”Alberta families are praying the power stays on and bracing themselves for ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in record drug bust to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts has been committed to stand trial on numerous weapons and drug-related charges. Patrick Rodney Jr. was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing last week in Lethbridge court of justice. Preliminary hearings are typically held to determine if there is ... Read More »
1 responseMan gets time served after pleading guilty to multiple offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who last week pleaded guilty to several criminal charges, but then refused to admit he committed the offences, was finally sentenced on them Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. John Andrew Krkosky accepted the allegations as they were read by the Crown Monday, and pleaded guilty to charges of assault, mischief, ... Read More »
1 responseChinook High School among buildings closed Monday due to ruptured pipes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
Whether due to weather or other circumstances, several city buildings were closed on Monday before subzero temperatures started rising from -40C before dawn to a relatively balmy -20 by mid-afternoon. Chinook High School was closed due to what the Lethbridge School Division termed “a significant water leak.” This prompted cancellation of all classes, extra-curricular activities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety protocols prompt some to avoid shelter, but none are turned away: BTDH
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 16th, 2024
With the concerning low drop in temperatures last weekend, worries for individuals experiencing homelessness utilizing the shelters extra capacity space of the temporary shelters have been frequently raised. Blood Tribe Department of Health chief operating officer, Kash Shade acknowledged some individuals may not want to utilize the shelter due to belongings restrictions. “It’s definitely an ... Read More »
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