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Truck driver acquitted of drug smuggling

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with drugs after he tried to cross into Alberta at the Coutts border two years ago, has been found not guilty of drug smuggling and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Vaughan Hartigan gave his decision Friday, and acquitted Amarpreet Singh Sandhu following his trial, which began ... Read More »

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Innovative couples therapy model developed at U of L

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Addictions Counselling Program has developed an innovative therapy model focusing on improving couple relationships. Bonnie Lee said she focuses on clinical and interventional research. She studies people who are struggling with problems related to gambling or alcohol use and tries to find ... Read More »

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Drug trafficker gets three years in federal penitentiary

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Vance Elton Pidborochynski was hoping to be around during the birth of his child next month, but he’s going to be in prison, instead. Pidborochynski, 32, knew he was going to prison, even before he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to half a dozen criminal charges. But he was counting on ... Read More »

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Mother’s executor caught off guard by contract obligations

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023

A Lethbridge resident is speaking out after experiencing a situation she feels more people need to be aware of. On December 25, Kaylene Neufeld awoke to the news of her mother, Jennifer Neufeld, passing away in her retirement home at Seasons Retirement Community on Garry Drive West. After working tirelessly throughout the holiday season to ... Read More »

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Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee appoint co-chairs

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023

The Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) met for the first time in the new year on Friday. The committee welcomed its new members and began with the appointing of its new co-chairs. Seven new members were inducted into the committee since the last meeting in 2022. Elaine Creighton Fox, Indigenous community representative, was appointed as ... Read More »

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Parents charged in connection to sexual assault of infant

By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A father and mother have been charged in connection with the assault and sexual assault of their six-week-old daughter. Staff Sgt. Pete Christos spoke to reporters Friday afternoon and said the charges stem from a call LPS received on Jan. 18. “Police were called to a northside home to check ... Read More »

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Lethbridge Housing Authority rescinds previous zoning requests

By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Housing Authority is withdrawing its request to have two land use bylaws amended to change classification of the Halmrast Manor and Castle Apartments to Direct Control. In two December public hearings, city council heard heated objections from neighbouring businesses about the potential impact of the amendments. The purpose ... Read More »

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Christian churches still struggling in wake of pandemic, SACPA told

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2023

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs turned its attention to faith and how religion has faired during the COVID-19 pandemic during its weekly presentation on Thursday. SACPA invited Reverend Taylor Croissant, ordained minister in the United Church of Canada serving at Southminster United Church downtown, to discuss how the church has weathered the pandemic ... Read More »

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Tent camp shooter sentenced to three years of incarceration

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com On July 10 of last year Nathan Parker Spearchief was in “tent city,” a temporary camp in the 500 block of Stafford Drive South that had been set up by the city’s homeless population. He was approached by another man who angrily accused him of being a “skinner,” which is slang for someone who ... Read More »

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STARS Lottery honours patient in naming of home

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com STARS Lottery celebrated the launch of their 30th lottery on Thursday with a home named ‘The Leo Joseph’ after a local boy who was able to survive thanks to their services. The Leo Joseph house is located in the Crossings neighbourhood and it was named after Leo Joseph Kolebaba, a VIP (very important ... Read More »

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Community safety top concern in mayor’s annual address

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They ate, they listened, they asked. A crowd of almost 200 people packed tables at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday morning to listen to mayor Blaine Hyggen give his first in-person State of the City address. In a talk that lasted about an hour, the mayor addressed numerous initiatives being ... Read More »

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