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WestJet reducing daily flights from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
WestJet will be reducing the number of flights to and from Lethbridge this fall when it transitions service to WestJet Encore starting in late October. The airline on its website Monday announced that the change will complete WestJet’s capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines. That transition means WestJet will be reducing its daily flights ... Read More »
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By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With diploma and final exams quickly approaching for high school students, two college staff members are sharing some helpful study tips and strategies. Jayne Werry, Learning Cafe academic strategist, said she often encounters students who say they do not actually know how to learn and she has been able to guide them in ... Read More »
1 responseCity council amends encampment strategy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve recommended amendments to the City’s encampment strategy. The amendments were recommended by the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council at its April 18 meeting. The matter was among several items in the consent agenda of the meeting. The ... Read More »
2 responsesIBD a malady with a stigma
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald May 19 is being acknowledged as globally as World IBD Day. But IBD – inflammatory bowel disease – is nothing to celebrate. An umbrella term for Crohn’s Disease and colitis, IBD impacts about 25,000 residents in Alberta, including roughly one per cent of Lethbridge’s population, says Dr. Jesse Siffledeen, an Edmonton ... Read More »
1 responseTrial in shooting case to be rescheduled
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a Calgary man charged in relation to a shooting in Lethbridge more than two years ago will have to be rescheduled. Bira Jamal Ahmed was set to stand trial from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 of this year, but it was vacated Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports Fest gives chance to try new activities
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
Lethbridge Sport Council’s Sport Fest not only was for sport organization to gain exposure in the community, but also for attendees to try activities to see whether or not it would be something they would pick up in the future on Saturday at Servus Sports Centre. “It’s an opportunity for parents ,and individuals and families ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New trial to be set in pedestrian fatality case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A new trial will have to be scheduled for a 33-year-old woman facing charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian more than a year ago. Bobbi Raquel Whillans was set to stand trial a week ago, but it was adjourned to allow more time for the Crown and defence to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial for retired police officer on hold
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The rescheduling of a trial for a retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago remains up in the air. William Kaye was set to stand trial for two weeks starting April 22 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, but the matter was brought forward several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to address two official business motions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel will be presenting two official business motions when city council meets today at 12:30 p.m. in council chambers. The first motion will ask council to have the city manager update the Family Physician Action Plan, authorize mayor Blaine Hyggen to write a letter to the provincial health minister advocating for ... Read More »
1 responseHighland dancers keep age-old traditions alive
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2024
More than 100 Highland dancers from around Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. gathered at Winston Churchill High School for the 42nd annual Lethbridge Highland Dance Association Open Competition on Saturday. “Many of the dancers tell us that this is their absolute favourite competition just simply because it’s a smaller competition,” said Wendy Urquhart, LHDA competition secretary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ‘in its wheelhouse’ on municipal matters, says McIver
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver Monday says the government intends to use powers in its proposed Bill 20 sparingly. In a Zoom meeting with members of Alberta media on Monday, the minister discussed the rationale behind the bill, noting that the province already had powers but the bill will ... Read More »
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