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Former gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls in 2022, is set to stand trial, but not until the end of next year. Jamie Ellacott, who previously elected to be tried in Court of King’s Bench, will stand trial for two weeks beginning Dec. 9, 2024. Several pre-trial applications are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charity Checkstop helps Christmas Hope campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2023
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police Service officers, along with other community and food bank volunteers were collecting toy, food and money donations during LPS’s fourth annual Charity Checkstop at Park Place Mall on Saturday. All donations are going into help the Christmas Hope campaign. “We are a part of the community,” said Lethbridge Police ... Read More »
1 responseWoman waiting to be sentenced for stabbing boyfriend
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who slashed her boyfriend in the neck with a knife won’t know until next month what her sentence will be. Jacquelyn Nordquist pleaded guilty this week in Lethbridge court of justice to a single charge of aggravated assault, but sentencing was adjourned until Jan . 25. Court was told that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire/EMS welcome new graduates
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services welcomed 14 new members Friday morning during a graduation ceremony at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Two recruiting classes were combined during the Friday ceremony, one with nine members from the fall recruitment class and five additional members in the other, which also meant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ability Skate program opens ice for everyone
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Starting tomorrow the City of Lethbridge is introducing two Ability Skate times into its public skating schedule, a new sensory-friendly public skating program specifically designed for members of the community with disabilities free of charge. Partnership strategist with recreation and culture at the city of Lethbridge, Jennie Sudo spoke to reporters Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man prohibited from going to park and pool
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man has been prohibited from going to Henderson Lake Park after being caught breaking into the swimming pool last summer. On Aug. 14 Aaron Arnold Laley broke into the pool, scaled the mechanical building wall, unscrewed a vent on the roof and lowered himself down. Once inside he shut off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsonist to be sentenced in the new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man who pleaded guilty earlier this month to several criminal offences, including arson and assaulting a peace officer, is scheduled to be sentenced early in the new year. Joe Zwart is set to be sentenced Feb. 5 on single counts of arson, assaulting a peace officer, attempted theft of a motor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS starting Christmas Check Stop campaign
By Lethbridge Heraldr on December 2nd, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service is launching it’s annual Christmas Check Stop campaign. Check Stops will be held throughout the month of December and into the New Year as part of a targeted effort to apprehend impaired drivers in the city. Impaired drivers pose a significant risk to public safety and the primary goal of the Christmas ... Read More »
1 responseInflation hitting food banks
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the word that has been on the lips of almost every Canadian for the past six months: inflation. From utilities, to housing, and especially groceries, costs are soaring, and Canadians are doing their best. But when it comes to the organizations that act as a safety ... Read More »
2 responsesField Law names fund recipients
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
With the Field Law Community Fund Program award of $75,000 having a record 151 applicants this year, the company has announced this year’s non-profit organizations which will receive a portion of that money. A totally of 40,000 votes were made by the public for their favourite projects from the varying organizations. “The public can vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault case adjourned to new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer who has adjourned a sexual assault case several times while he waits for disclosure, is still waiting and has adjourned his matter again, this time into the new year. Marcus Mueller told a judge Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice that even though he is having resolution discussions with the ... Read More »
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