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Phillips speaks out against comments by UCP Whip on pension
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP Critic for Finance, Pensions, and Insurance and Lethbridge West MLA, Shannon Phillips has responded to the UCP’s Chief Whip Shane Getson’s recent comments regarding Albertan’s pensions. “We have a recording that was provided to us of the UCP government Whip, so this is a person who speaks for the government and ... Read More »
3 responsesNew food bank operation assisting local veterans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new food bank in Lethbridge is quietly assisting military veterans and their families. Now in its fifth week of operations here, The Veterans Association Food Bank is operating out of a leased space in north Lethbridge. The building has a living room style space with a television for veterans, a dining area ... Read More »
1 responseNew dates to be set for fraud trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a Lethbridge businessman charged with numerous fraud-related offences, has been cancelled so a new lawyer can get up to speed on the case. Grant Ryan Stevenson was scheduled to stand trial Jan. 30, but it was vacated after the accused’s lawyer withdrew from the case last month, citing a breakdown ... Read More »
1 responseAccounting firm’s peanut butter drive helps food bank
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2023
It can be spread on toast, paired with jelly, eaten by the spoonful, or added to a stir-fry. Peanut butter; a fan favourite and, more importantly, a nutritious addition to food bank hampers. Which is why Cynthia Mansfield and the team at Avail CPA have been collecting jars of the good stuff every year at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abortion access focus of SACPA talk
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2023
Pro-Choice YQL spoke on the topic of abortion at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on Thursday at noon. Pro-Choice YQL voiced its goal to empower individuals in Southern Alberta with knowledge and resources to “make informed choices about reproductive health.” Member of the Pro-Choice YQL board Chelsea Kwong presented at SACPA. She shared ... Read More »
1 responseCanine visitors bring puppy cheer to hospital
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was all paws on deck at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday afternoon as a group of pet visitors and their owners gathered to support hospital staff and spread some Christmas cheer. The first of what Senior Operating Officer, Colin Zieber, says will hopefully be many visits ... Read More »
1 responseBest of the Best nominations open
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
They are the Best of the Best and you are the reason. For more than 25 years, The Lethbridge Herald has been proud to help serve our community by staging the annual Best of the Best awards. Best of Best co-ordinator Falon Brovold says the awards attract thousands of votes each year. Last year, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with drug and weapons offences released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Coaldale resident arrested last month for drug and weapon offences has been released from remand custody, pending a resolution of his charges. Scott Eugene Conine, who on Thursday appeared in Lethbridge court of justice by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was released on $1,000 cash bail and several conditions, including he ... Read More »
1 responseMan arrested in drug bust headed for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge earlier this year is headed for trial, but not until next year. Dehandre Mabior Sayed pleaded not guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to two charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime. ... Read More »
1 responseCity woman among two accused of sexual assault of child
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A complex investigation from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams Internet Child Exploitation, with help from multiple agencies, has resulted in the rescue of a child and two arrests. ALERT said Thursday that after a search warrant was conducted at a Lethbridge home on Nov. 2, the child’s mother who is accused of sexual ... Read More »
1 responseCity music students make mark on national stage
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2023
A group of young Lethbridge musicians has made their mark on the national stage. Winners of the 2023 Canadian Music Class Challenge in the Junior Instrumental (Grades 7-10) category, students from Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School and Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School were hailed by CBC Tempo host Julie Nesrallah for their soulful rendition of ... Read More »
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