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LPS Traffic Response Unit recognized for keeping impaired drivers off the road
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit was recognized for their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the police station. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Lethbridge and Area chapter and LPS honoured the officers within the Traffic Response Unit (TRU) with recognition as recipients of ... Read More »
1 responseAttempted escape from police and other charges land man in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a daring escape attempt; up on a roof, surrounded by police, no where to go. The suspect looks over the edge and sees an awning below. He jumps, just like in the movies, but instead of bouncing off and landing safely on the sidewalk, he tears through the awning and smashes the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE stages rally at Cardston care facility
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Seven years of bargaining for fair wages at Good Samaritan Society has resulted in frustrated employees holding rallies across Alberta. A couple of rallies took place in Lethbridge last week and another was held Tuesday afternoon in Cardston at the Lee Crest location. Vice president of the Alberta Union Provincial Employee South Region Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day of the Dead comes to life at Galt community program
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Tissue paper, glue, and candy were the tools of choice for Wednesday’s Creative Community program at the Galt Museum, where adults and seniors were invited to learn a little bit about Dia De Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. After a brief lesson on Mexico and the signature celebration from Tyler Gschaid, ... Read More »
1 responsePolice charge Chinook High School football players with sexual assault
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Services has charged four members of the Chinook High School football team in connection with an incident where a fellow player was sexually assaulted. Staff Sergeant in charge of the criminal investigation section of LPS, Pete Christos spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon and said the investigation determined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP to hold online town hall on CPP
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
The Alberta NDP will be hosting an online town hall meeting in Lethbridge on Oct. 19 to hear residents’ concerns about plans to leave the Canada Pension Plan. The meeting will be staged at 6:30 p.m. by Lethbridge West MLA and NDP critic for Finance, Pensions and Insurance Shannon Phillips and Samir Kayanda, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maintaining volunteer roster a concern for fire departments
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on October 11th, 2023
Recruiting volunteers continues to be the most challenging factor for departments across southern Alberta. In an environment known for its extreme conditions, physical and mental demands, and steady rises in call volumes over recent years aren’t the top concern for leaders in fire services, rather it is maintaining an adequate number of volunteers, coupled with ... Read More »
1 responseSPC to discuss taxi, animal bylaws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will hear a recommendation that council give first reading to a bylaw that will deregulate taxi fares here. The amendment to Licence Bylaw 5658 also will remove the requirement for a taxi top light if approved. Taxi regulations were addressed previously ... Read More »
1 responseDates set for shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year is getting ready to stand trial, but not for several more months. Kristina Hatcher goes to trial April 16-19 and 22, 2024 on more than a dozen criminal charges. The trial dates were set Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where Hatcher ... Read More »
1 responseWeapons charges could be resolved soon
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month, may resolve his matters when he returns to court next week. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared with his client, Jamey Kenneth Jensen, Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, and, despite only being retained in the past week, ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Livestock Expo kicks off today
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 11th, 2023
To the average urbanite, farming and agriculture might seem like a traditional industry, but as the Alberta Livestock Expo will demonstrate the progress is never ending, and neither is the science. Set to begin on this afternoon and wrap up Thursday, the expo, which includes the Innovation in Dairy Conference, will feature some of the ... Read More »
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