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Preliminary hearings set in sex-related case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Preliminary inquiries will be held later this year for a 45-year-old man facing numerous sex-related offences in Lethbridge. James Robert Martinac, who is in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, will have a preliminary inquiry May 23-24 on charges of sexual assault, sexual contact with a child, sexual exploitation, luring a child under ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas critical of CBC bonus comment
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage Rachael Thomas has issued a swift response after CBC president Catherine Tait said she and other executives deserve a bonus. Tait on Tuesday told the House of Commons heritage committee that incentive pay hasn’t been ruled out for herself and network executives. She ... Read More »
1 responseNew program to prepare tourism industry for demands of travellers
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2024
A new adventure is underway for Tourism Lethbridge. Announcing the launch of a market readiness program in partnership with SouthGrow Regional Initiative and Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, Erin Crane, CEO of Tourism Lethbridge, says they will be subsidizing 15 southern Alberta tourism businesses to take part in a training and accreditation program offered in connection ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman who stabbed men with screwdriver receives jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who stabbed two men – one while he was asleep at the homeless shelter – will have to remain behind bars for a few more weeks. Stacey Leigh Carlson, 33, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to nine months in jail, but she was given credit for the ... Read More »
1 responseWetlands play crucial role in managing drought risk
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2024
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says wetlands are needed in Alberta to help manage the risk of drought. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas recently shared a presentation highlighting actions the Alberta Government would be taking to assist in the expected drought for 2024. The agenda addressed the current water situation, drought risk, and drought management. ... Read More »
1 responseProvince to negotiate with water licence holders
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta will begin negotiations with major water licence holders to strike sharing agreements in the Oldman River, Red Deer River and Bow River basins. The province said in a release on Wednesday that it’s authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations starting today. “If a severe drought occurs, these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ready to take a polar plunge for Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is encouraging community members to brave the cold water of Henderson Lake Saturday and take a plunge with them for the Special Olympics. In preparation for the Polar Plunge, Cst. Braylon Hyggen said on Wednesday police still need some help reaching their goal and he hopes ... Read More »
1 responseInitiative launched to boost region’s tourism industry
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Tourism Lethbridge, in collaboration with SouthGrow Regional Initiative and the Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, has launched an innovative national tourism initiative aimed at bolstering the tourism industry in Southern Alberta. “The Sustainable Journeys Prairies to Pacific Corridor” initiative is made possible in part to federal funding through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Public Library Mini Bee spells fun for students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Nearly 30 students in Grades 1-3 put their spelling skills to the test Saturday at the Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee’s Mini Bee competition. It’s the first time the Mini Bee has been held since 2017, said Bonnie Mikalson-Andron, the library’s manager of children’s services. “It’s just a great opportunity to bring the community together,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College, U of L honouring Black History Month
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Both post-secondary education institutions in Lethbridge will be honouring Black History Month. Lethbridge College is set to kick-off a month full of activities and learning opportunities that will highlight the diversity of the Black community on campus and honour the history and achievements of Black Canadians. Black History Month events begin at 10 a.m. Thursday ... Read More »
3 responsesSPC to hear report on below average water levels
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Without significant precipitation spring water levels are expected to be dire.” That’s the message contained in a PowerPoint presentation the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will see at its meeting Thursday. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall in council chambers. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel ... Read More »
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