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Man to plead in drunk driving collision that killed young son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man charged in relation to a two-vehicle collision last year that killed his five-year-old child, is expected to enter pleas to his charges later this month and then be sentenced early in the new year. Ryan Scott Potts had planned to enter pleas Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, but the ... Read More »
1 responseEdmonton man gets house arrest for role in drug trafficking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man who was part of a larger group of people caught selling drugs in Lethbridge in 2021, has been placed under house arrest. Matthew Allen Smith, 32, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday season gets a special ‘Glow’ as light festival opens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The inaugural Glow Lethbridge has officially kicked off and hundreds will be able to take part on the festive light festival at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre during the holiday season. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Wednesday night during a sneak peek event and said their whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avonlea elves hit toy store to buy gifts for children in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A generous donation from sponsor Avonlea Homes had Santa’s elves from the Lethbridge home builder hitting the floor at Toys R Us early Thursday morning to buy gifts for 520 children. Another shopping spree for 500 more kids is also planned to help the annual Angel Tree campaign. The Angel Tree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Child Day celebrates youth
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
The annual National Child Day was celebrated at Lethbridge College this past weekend as Lethbridge Plays partnered with 20 child and youth focused organization to host a free family event. The day is celebrated across Canada to recognize the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child. Its purpose is to build awareness and respect ... Read More »
1 responseNew author sharing her culture in children’s book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new author is sharing a piece of her culture in a children’s book that was inspired by a question asked by her daughter’s kindergarten teacher at a local elementary school. Â When people first meet, they ask questions to get to know each other and sometimes one of those questions is when their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One accused in assault of high school football player to seek change in release conditions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four Lethbridge high school students accused of sexually assaulting another student on the same football team is expected to ask a judge to change his release conditions. An agent for the boy’s lawyer told a judge Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court that new, “less contentious” information provided to the Crown’s office ... Read More »
1 responseSentencing adjourned in assault, arson case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man charged with more than a dozen criminal offences, including arson and assaulting a peace officer, has pleaded guilty to half of his charges. Joe Zwart, who attended Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday by CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre, pleaded guilty to single counts of arson, assaulting a peace officer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASIRT clears LPS officers in 2019 incident involving use of force
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) recently released the executive director’s decision regarding an incident involving Lethbridge Police Service officers that took place in November of 2019. ASIRT says that an injury suffered by a 12-year-old child was an unintended consequence of police intervention, the use of force by police during the ... Read More »
1 responseWarrant issued for accused in hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a Lethbridge man accused of setting fire to the historic Lethbridge Hotel earlier this year. The warrant was issued Wednesday after Michael Randall Big Swan failed to attend Lethbridge court of justice, and after the Crown pointed out the accused’s lawyer has been attempting to contact ... Read More »
1 responseJig and jam sessions share Metis culture
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2023
Troy Bannerman – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Long & McQuade, the Lethbridge Public Library, and Lethbridge and Area Metis have come together to provide Lethbridge with a unique musical opportunity. The Jig and Jam Metis Music program started on Oct. 5 and is being taught by Monique Giroux, Brittany Lee, and Dan Beeson-Bergeron. At the ... Read More »
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