May 11th, 2024

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Trial 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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Murder charge withdrawn in 2020 westside shooting

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A second-degree murder charge against a former Toronto man who was accused in a shooting death in Lethbridge three years ago, has been withdrawn. The charge against Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was dismissed Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench after Crown Prosecutor Shane Morrison said the Crown did not intend to call any ... Read More »

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Valentine’s Day blooms busy for flower shops

By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com For many, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate their love for each other and for many years, flower arrangements have been the way people show they care about their significant other.  For Marquis Flowers, this way of showing love through flowers dates back to 1931 when they first opened ... Read More »

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Lawyer may try to get release for man charged with attempted murder

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychiatric assessment has been completed for a 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to kill a woman during a domestic dispute in September. After waiting several months for the assessment to be completed at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary, Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller said Friday in provincial court a ... Read More »

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Global skills opportunity expands students’ horizons

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is working to give its students more possibilities when it comes to their education. By launching its Global Skills Opportunity project, the University is giving students more options for international learning while also giving those under-represented the chance to participate in these experiences. Funded through the federal government, the program is ... Read More »

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Preliminary inquiry in manslaughter charge going ahead

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary inquiry set for later this spring for a Lethbridge man charged with manslaughter will not have to be adjourned, after all, but it will run on different days than previously scheduled. The preliminary inquiry for Sheldon Nicholas LePage was set to run April 27 and 28, but Friday during a hearing ... Read More »

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Finance minister says UCP focused on Albertans’ priorities

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023

Alberta finance minister Travis Toews discussed multiple topics on Friday at a luncheon hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. The event gave Chamber members and others a chance to eat while hearing about the upcoming 2023 budget. Toews also presented highlights from Alberta’s economic year including the labour market and jobs created. After is ... Read More »

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Hospital fundraiser exceeds target goal

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation held their 13th Annual ‘Care from the Heart Day’ Radio-a-thon on Thursday, and said that over $255,00 has been raised, surpassing their goal of $250,000. Allan Bartolcic, Executive Director Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, said they were very excited of reaching their goal and surpassing it, especially doing the trying ... Read More »

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No bail hearing for mom facing charge

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The mother charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life for her baby girl, remains in custody after deciding not to have a bail hearing this week during a brief court appearance by her lawyer. Calgary Lawyer John Oman told court Friday he decided not to have a bail hearing, and instead ... Read More »

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U of L building on Black inclusion

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is celebrating Black History Month on campus, showcasing the achievements and contributions of Black communities. Looking to push the message forward, the university chose to make this year about building a culture of authentic Black inclusion, moving from resistance to change. On Friday, Jerome Cranston, Dean of Education at the University ... Read More »

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Healthy Lethbridge aims at improving active living

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge (HCALA), also known as Healthy Lethbridge, are looking for ways to make Lethbridge a healthy city. HCALA’s goals include increasing accessibility for active living opportunities for everyone, increase active living green spaces around the city, increase community cohesion to create a healthy and active culture among others. They ... Read More »

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