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Woman drowns at Glacier National Park
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A woman from Pennsylvania drowned after being pulled over a waterfall at a popular tourist attraction for Albertans. St. Mary’s Falls in Glacier National Park is normally the site of tourists filming smiles and sunshine. However, things took a tragic turn on Sunday afternoon between the St. Mary’s Falls and Virginia Falls. 26-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Commission presents 2024 annual plan
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission recently presented its 2023 update and 2024 annual plan last week to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. Key concerns from councillors included recruitment, retention, political policies and downtown safety. When it comes to hiring and maintaining officers, councillor John Middleton-Hope, says this is ... Read More »
1 responseTransit numbers improving
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More people are using Lethbridge Transit than ever and on Tuesday, city council approved a resolution to direct administration to reinvest annual surpluses back into operations. The department had a surplus of $312,000 at the end of 2023 after three years of annual deficits of more than $1 million each year. It’s on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail granted man to attend treatment programs while awaiting sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man caught in Lethbridge with a significant amount of drugs has been released on bail to attend addiction treatment programs while he waits to be sentenced. Larry Healy Jr. was granted bail Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, after he pleaded guilty to two charges of drug possession for the purpose ... Read More »
2 responsesFarming Smarter event running for two days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two days of seminars and field events are designed to help southern Albertans involved in the agriculture industry do their “Farming Smarter.” Farming Smarter on Wednesday and Thursday will play host to its annual Field School which features discussions on a wide range of subjects and a trade show with 25 booths. About ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cougar sightings have officials urging caution
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Many felines are welcome in our homes, but certain species are not quite as cuddly, loveable or tameable. Over the past few weeks, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement have received several reports of cougar sightings in Lethbridge, with the most recent happening late last week. In an email statement to the Herald, Fish ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege getting new status and new name
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has received polytechnic status and will be known as Lethbridge Polytechnic to reflect the institution’s growth and ability to expand their programing. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, said Tuesday the change recognizes the growth of the institution in terms of meeting the economic needs through ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced for spending fake money
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who spent counterfeit money at a Raymond business two years ago, then returned to try it again a month later, will spend a number of weekends in jail. Timothy James Clements was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but he will serve his sentence between 7 p.m. Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing set for man who killed teen
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing has finally been scheduled for a 41-year-old Brocket man who was found guilty of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death nearly four years ago. The hearing for Dustin Big Bull, who was convicted last October of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains in the death of Tregan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spitting at police earns woman jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman has learned the hard way that spitting at a police officer is not only a criminal offence, it also warrants a jail sentence. On April 18 police were called to a McDonald’s restaurant after a group of unruly people were asked by employees to leave, but they refused. While police ... Read More »
1 responseStrong turnout for Pride Fest
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 25th, 2024
Lethbridge Pride Fest Society hosted their 16th annual Pride parade and celebration this past weekend. Kim Siever, president of OUTreach, says he was very impressed with this year’s turnout. “We had an entry in the parade and we had more people marching with us than previous years,” said Siever. He says this year they had ... Read More »
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