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Woman charged in fatal collision still waiting to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A new trial has yet 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 on May 6, but it was adjourned to allow more time for the crown and defence to ... Read More »
1 responseCity group raising awareness about Tourette’s syndrome
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One in a hundred Canadians are living with Tourette’s syndrome and from May 15 to June 15 those affected by it are raising awareness. In Lethbridge, awareness was raised over the weekend when City Hall and the Yates Memorial Theatre were lit up teal and community members took part of the annual Trek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local initiative aims to reduce drug use in southern Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As fentanyl, tranq (xylazine) and other drugs continue to end lives in the Lethbridge area, some residents are fighting back. Alvin Mills is certainly no stranger to the battle with narcotics, but he says the fight has evolved into a problem beyond that of his worst nightmares. “Anyone who is doing (tranq), they’re ... Read More »
3 responsesCity council votes down London Road Park rezoning
By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge city council held a public hearing and second reading on Tuesday to discuss the future of London Road Park. Residents and experts spoke to council, sharing their opinions and concerns with the various options tabled. The rezoning is, according to Ross Kilgour, community planner with the ... Read More »
2 responsesMan gets jail for truck theft
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Colin Alexander Meissner admitted taking his brother’s truck without his permission during the early morning hours of June 22, 2023. But he didn’t say anything about crashing it into a house around the same time. The man pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to a charge of motor vehicle theft, ... Read More »
1 responseCity council supporting Scotties bid
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is giving the Lethbridge Curling Club an opportunity to rock the Enmax Centre with another major national event. Council will be providing $400,000 in cash and cash-in-kind to the curling club for its bid to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts national womens curling championship. The money won’t be ... Read More »
1 responseCity declares war on mosquitoes
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The city’s annual war against mosquitoes has begun in earnest. Unfortunately, the enemy badly outnumbers the city’s lone soldier. “I’m one man against billions, but I’ll get out there and keep track of what’s going on with our mosquitoes throughout the city and surrounding area,” says Todd Carter, mosquito technician for the City’s ... Read More »
1 responseDodic to present motion asking council to fund LHA project
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor Rajko Dodic will be presenting in June an official business motion calling on council to approve $1,050,000 in funding to the Lethbridge Housing Association for its new supportive housing project being developed on Stafford Drive North. Dodic told council of his intention during discussion of two motions regarding the project at 416 ... Read More »
1 responseVolunteers tackle vandalism to historic plaques
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A plaque commemorating a resident’s deeds from years past is now covered in scratches and graffiti – this is what is being fought by volunteers across the country. The Parks Heritage Conservation Society is made up of more than 50 volunteers. Their goal is to clean, restore and inspect historic plaques in Canada. ... Read More »
1 responseCity mom pleads guilty to sexually assaulting son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge mother who sexually assaulted her young son multiple times, and took pictures of the assaults, will likely be sentenced later this year. The 34-year-old mother, who can’t be identified to protect the identity of the child, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Taber court of justice to one count of sexual assault. Sentencing ... Read More »
2 responsesFoodie Fest returns to downtown
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com An annual food festival has once again hit the streets of Lethbridge, with local business owners eager to show off their products. Foodie Fest is a multi-day event held by the Downtown BRZ. It brings food trucks, street parties, beer tours and much more to the downtown core. First introduced three years ago, ... Read More »
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