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Company says security systems offer peace of mind
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
Safety and security are on the minds of people but how can a homeowner or business deter crime when they’re present or away? Local home security company Guardian Security Solutions voices the “peace of mind” homeowners can have leaving their home throughout the day safely secure. Company president Nick Nicolacopoulos shared the peace of mind ... Read More »
1 responsePresentations on downtown safety given at Casa
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
A downtown safety information and education session was held in the CASA community room Tuesday noon where three safety presentations were given to the community. Housing Solution Coordinator at City of Lethbridge Matthew Pitcher started the session by sharing the City’s perspective of the challenges being faced downtown. “From the City’s perspective, we’ve seen over ... Read More »
2 responsesCity driving into winter road conditions
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winter is here and the City of Lethbridge was ready for it. The City’s Transportation and Operations department announced Tuesday how they have been preparing for winter driving conditions that are now in effect. Transportation Operations Manager Juliane Ruck told the Herald crews were already tackling the first snowfall Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cemetery tours offer insights into early days of Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Theodora Macleod LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER While some might consider walking through a cemetery, illuminated only by the moon and a handful of flashlights, a macabre activity, for a group of local history enthusiasts, it was well worth navigating the uneven terrain of St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Thursday night. Hosted by the Galt Museum and ... Read More »
1 responseDrug charges dropped against city woman
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge woman arrested early last year following a significant drug bust in the city is no longer facing criminal charges. Susan Lynn Graf, was arrested March 4, 2022 after police, Alberta sheriffs, the tactical response unit and K9 unit converged on a home in the 100 block of 16 Street ... Read More »
1 responseCity residents ‘Take Back the Night’
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the community gathered outside City Hall Friday night to join the YWCA’s annual event Take Back the Night Walk during their Week Without Violence. YWCA Lethbridge and district CEO Jill Young spoke during the event prior to the walk and said Take Back the Night is an international event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial dates possible in sex crime case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A former gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls last year could be ready to set trial dates when he returns to court next month. The matter for Jamie Ellacott was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday where his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, said a case management ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectibles show helps the unfortunate
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The new organizer of the annual Rangeland Collectors Club’s Antique & Collectibles Show and sale wanted to bring more of a community focus to this year’s event at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on the weekend. Wood’s Homes and the Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Christmas campaign were being supported at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Webinar brings attention to addictions issues
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Association of Nigerians in Lethbridge, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association and the Soboyejo Turning Point Foundation for Nigeria’s 63rd National Day Anniversary hosted a web seminar to bring awareness to struggles of addiction and homelessness on Saturday at the Multicultural Centre. The theme was Addictions & Homelessness Are Not Fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sex offence matters back in court Nov. 27
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A southern Alberta man who has been ordered to stand trial on several sex-related offences, is expected to set trial dates next month in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. Mohammad Neirabani’s matters are back in court Nov. 27 when he is scheduled set to take a step on charges of sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University opens its doors to prospective students
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The University of Lethbridge annual open house on Saturday gave an opportunity for prospective students to discover all the programs it has to offer on campus. Manager of national recruitment at University of Lethbridge Ashley Cowie, said the open house gives interested individuals a view of what courses ... Read More »
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