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Water levels rising in area reservoirs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Area reservoirs are rising after recent rainfall but they still remain below normal levels. An update by the City of Lethbridge on Wednesday shows that as of Tuesday, the Oldman River reservoir was sitting at 62 per cent of capacity, still down from the normal range between 68 and 89 per cent. The ... Read More »
1 responseAccused waiting for disclosure on mischief case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, had his matter addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. An agent for the accused’s lawyer was granted an adjournment until June 12, and told the judge defence is waiting for disclosure from the Crown’s office. Jacob Xander Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alzheimer’s walk set for Saturday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta and Northwest Territories Alzheimer Society is hosting its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park. The walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and those who wish to attend are asked to registered free of charge in advance. Deadline for registration is Friday at noon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge to honour long-time letter writer
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com His letters to the editor on a wide range of subjects showing humanity, empathy sensitivity and understanding have long graced the opinion pages of the Lethbridge Herald. His devotion to enriching the lives of others through his words and actions here and elsewhere in the world is a reason why Tad Mitsui is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City celebrates community disability services professionals
By Alex Noad for the Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
Members of the disabled community on Wednesday marched in the heart of Lethbridge dressed in yellow to celebrate their support workers. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced this spring that the third week of May would be recognized as Community Disability Service Professional Appreciation week. To celebrate, members from Quest, Ability, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year-end event celebrates school safety patrollers
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
Justin Sibbet –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For over 85 years, children in Alberta have been helping one another safely cross the road in front of their schools. To celebrate the current crop of students who keep their classmates safe, the Alberta Motor Association, University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Service all teamed up ... Read More »
1 responseMan ordered to repay AISH benefits
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old man who ripped off a government assistance program for thousands of dollars has been fined and ordered to repay the money. Douglas Wayne Miller had for many years been receiving financial assistance through Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, but between Jan. 1, 2020 and Nov. 30, 2021, Miller received additional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asian Heritage Festival planned for weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association will be hosting the annual Asian Heritage Festival to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Anastasia Sereda, executive director of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association said the festival is free to attend and provides the community an opportunity to experience a variety of Asian cultures. “This is the seventh annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man jailed for fleeing police
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who fled from police during an attempted traffic stop last year has received a short jail sentence. At about 9 a.m. on Aug. 14 a police officer in an unmarked vehicle noticed a woman walking along an access road adjacent to Mayor Magrath Drive. The woman was being followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man dies in motorcycle crash at Idaho sand dunes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Lethbridge man died Sunday after a motorcycle crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in Idaho. The East Idaho News has reported that the man was riding a motorcycle and went off a sand dune about 50 feet in height and landed at the bottom on lava rocks. Freemont County emergency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets house arrest for stealing money from charity
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Magrath man who stole money from a Raymond business that helps struggling individuals and families, has received a custodial sentence, but he won’t see the inside of a jail. Jayme Leroy Sheridan, 35, was handed a 90-day conditional sentence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, after he pleaded guilty to a single ... Read More »
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