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Parking fine increases back in the spotlight at SPC meeting
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council today, acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee, will address an approved budget item calling for increased parking fines. The SPC meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. City council at its last meeting delayed raising penalties for fines so the public could have input into the matter. ... Read More »
2 responsesTwo UCP contenders taking aim at Phillips in Lethbridge West
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2023
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two candidates will be vying to represent the governing UCP in Lethbridge West in the next provincial election. Rick Dempsey and Torry Tanner are hoping to earn UCP’s nomination to take on incumbent NDP MLA Shannon Phillips in the May 29 provincial election. Tanner describes herself ... Read More »
2 responsesSt. Martha’s spreads love to the city through art
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Children of St. Martha’s school students and staff wanted to spread some love to the community of Lethbridge by displaying some art with kind messages, to be taken by people passing by. Students of all ages, with the help of staff displayed heart art on the fence in front of ... Read More »
1 responseMan found dead after northside fire
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A man is dead following a single-family house fire in north Lethbridge Monday. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze at a home on the 800 block of 27 St. N. Monday afternoon. Crews from three stations responded and found extensive smoke coming from the home. They make a quick ... Read More »
1 responseMarch brings attention to missing and murdered women
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Members of the community gathered in front of City Hall Tuesday afternoon to bring awareness to the national tragedy of missing and murdered Women, Girls, 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada. About a dozen people gathered with signs, drums, and their voices to take part of the Women’s Memorial March which originated in ... Read More »
2 responsesDoing what you love secret to longevity for city centenarian
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Founder of Tompkins Jewellers, Catherine Tompkins celebrated a big milestone Friday at the place she calls one of the highlights of her life after her family. Tompkins celebrated her 100th birthday Friday, and she spoke to the Herald about her many accomplishments and secrets to stay healthy and happy while accompanied by her ... Read More »
1 responseTrial date still not set for man accused in drunk-driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man accused of killing an elderly woman in a drunk-driving collision more than three years ago, hopes a trial can be held before 2024. Trial dates were expected to be set Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench for Wesley Brian Phillips, but his lawyer, Greg White, told court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College open house welcomes prospective students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
Hundred of prospective students – 540 in total – had the opportunity to explore all the options Lethbridge College has for fields of study during the Winter Open House on Saturday. “We focus a little bit more on inviting prospective students and their family and friends to come and see the campus,” said Sara Riehl, ... Read More »
1 responseStudents learn of different career paths in the trades
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary School partnered with Southland International to give a presentation to students about the transportation and trucking industry, on Monday. Southland brought a truck and trailer to the schoolyard for the students to explore and learn, getting a hands-on experience to go with their education. “Over the last three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter hosting conference and trade show
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Farming Smarter is getting ready for warmer weather to work the field, welcoming Alberta’s agriculture community to its annual conference and trade show Wednesday and Thursday at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Starting 8 a.m. daily, the event will bring community members together to share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, make connections, and learn about new Farming ... Read More »
1 responseTrial date set for manslaughter trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Fort Macleod man charged with manslaughter in 2021, is finally set to stand trial, but not until early next year. The trial for Cullen Drake Tailfeathers will begin with a voir dire – a sort of mini trial within a trial – on Oct, 19, 20 and 23 of this year to ... Read More »
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