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Lawyer still trying to set trial dates
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who pleaded not guilty last month to numerous criminal offences, is still waiting to schedule trial dates, a judge was told Wednesday. During a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, Calgary lawyer James McLeod said his attempts to reach the trial co-ordinator at the courthouse have been unsuccessful and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers of Chinook students asking for time to review information
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers representing four Lethbridge high school students charged with assaulting a fellow student were back in court Wednesday asking for an adjournment to review information recently received from the Crown’s office. “We did receive some disclosure today,” Lethbridge lawyer Steven Osmond confirmed in Lethbridge youth court. Osmond said the amount of disclosure is ... Read More »
1 responseTourism recovery not yet felt by Lethbridge hotels
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province’s heralded tourism recovery hasn’t reached the Lethbridge hotel industry yet. In late November, the Alberta government announced that tourism growth “is creating new opportunities for local businesses and supporting jobs for Albertans.” A release from the province stated that in 2022 tourism spending in Alberta was $10.7 billion, ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta Medical Association sounds alarm on hospital overcapacity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Medical Association is sounding the alarm on hospital overcapacity across the province based on what they say is a result from a trifecta of factors. AMA president Dr. Paul Parks told the Herald Monday that an increase in respiratory illnesses resulting in hospitalization is adding to an already over-capacity system. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local poet inspired to compile works into book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local young poet who has been sharing his poetry online for the last few years, has compiled more than 50 of his poems into a book where he writes about nature, hope, faith and love. 25-year-old Lethbridge poet Alexey Soshalskiy, author of “Aspen Grove” collection of poems, said he finds inspiration in ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts protester parts with lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men accused of plotting to kill RCMP officers during the Coutts protest and blockade in 2022 has parted ways with his lawyer, raising concerns about more delays in the high-profile case. “I feel the relationship we had has deteriorated,” Anthony Olienick said Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where ... Read More »
2 responsesReport given to council on pavilion condition
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary report on repurposing the pavilions and other buildings at the Lethbridge Exhibition shows the structures on site are generally sound. Jason Elliott, Director of Community Services, told council on Tuesday that the cost of replacing essential components in the next five years would be about $1.6 million to address maintenance deficits ... Read More »
1 responseNord-Bridge hosting Winter Wonderland this week to spread holiday cheer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will hold its fourth annual Winter Wonderland Friday afternoon, showcasing more than 50 Christmas trees to bring some holiday cheer to those who attend. Program coordinator Ashley Kern told the Herald Monday the event continues to expand and they are excited to welcome members of the community to the ... Read More »
2 responsesGeminid meteor shower expected to light up the night sky
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 13th, 2023
For those who like to keep an eye on the sky, the Geminid meteor shower expected to take place this evening and into the morning hours of Thursday should be quite the show. One of the rare meteor showers that doesn’t originate from a comet, the Geminids – named for the constellation Gemini from which ... Read More »
1 responseChristmas cruise to give LFS Angel Tree a boost
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 13th, 2023
The third annual Alberta Large Cars Christmas Cruise is returning to Lethbridge with 30 to 35 trucks decorated with hopes to collect more than 300 toy gifts in support of Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree. Most of the trucks are members of Alberta Large Cars and will be travelling down to Lethbridge from all over ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince won’t help Exhibition over business plan viability
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta has turned down a request to provide emergency funding to the Lethbridge and District Exhibition, questioning the viability of its business plan for the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. A deadline of Monday midnight passed for the province to agree to pay half of a capital ... Read More »
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