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Fort Macleod stands united against hate, after protesters disrupt Pride events
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Town of Fort Macleod has united against hate with full support from its mayor and councillors after the incidents that took place against the 2SLGBTQ+ community over the weekend. Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Fort Macleod, Anthony Burdett spoke to the Herald on Tuesday and said the community has come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masons open doors to the public
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
Lethbridge Lodge #39 Free Masons members held an open house to answer any questions about the organization on Saturday. People could learn about the history of the lodge and the building itself that is north of the Yates Theatre. “So what we wanted to do was have an open house and allow the community to ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer waiting on disclosure in sexual assault, unlawful confinement case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of holding a woman against her will and repeatedly sexually assaulting her, has been unable move ahead with the case because she is still waiting for disclosure from the Crown’s office. During a hearing in May, Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre told court she had received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond woman still reeling after dog attack
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Robin Steed has good reason to know KoDyak and Dakota. She has, after all, been delivering medications to the dogs’ owner for years. The male and female German shepherds have a reputation for being aggressive, but the Raymond woman never had any problems with them until last June when they, for no apparent ... Read More »
2 responsesTaxpayers federation says Albertans save on school supplies with no sales tax
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Albertans are saving big money on school supplies because the province doesn’t have a sales tax. Lethbridge-based Alberta director of the CTF says families here are saving about $50 each because of the absence of a provincial sales tax. “Inflation is making things much tougher to manage, but ... Read More »
3 responsesSchools getting ready to resume in the city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new school year is around the corner and many families and school staff find themselves getting ready for the daily routine once again. While families make sure their children have the school supplies needed for the new year, get them back into an early bedtime routine and prepare themselves to begin making ... Read More »
2 responsesMissing rafters found safe
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A trio of missing rafters were found safe on Tuesday afternoon after family members lost contact with the three the day before. The Lethbridge Police Service said the rafters were found south of Lethbridge by HALO Air Ambulance who had volunteered their services to help aid in the search coordinated by ... Read More »
1 responseSoup kitchen in need of more volunteers
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2023
With the fun of the summer season, people take advantage of warm weather by camping or travelling and this has affected Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s need for more volunteers. Executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen Bill Ginther shared the low numbers they experience for volunteers over the summer season. “Something that we deal with most ... Read More »
1 responseFair attendance skyrockets at this year’s Whoop-Up Days
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2023
Every year Lethbridge celebrates Whoop-Up Days and this year’s fair saw record high attendance. Lethbridge and District Exhibition Chief Executive Officer Mike Warkentin said Friday that two contributing factors to the successful week were free admission and the sunny weather. Whoop-Up Days “has been a phenomenal success. Mother Nature has cooperated with us perfectly. We ... Read More »
1 responseFallen officers honoured on anniversary date of their deaths
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police never forget their own and that was reiterated Sunday when two officers who died on duty 90 years ago to the date were honoured in a ceremony at LPS headquarters. On Aug. 27, 1933, Sergeant Joseph Blocksidge and Constable Joseph Farrell died when the Ford car they were driving westbound just ... Read More »
2 responsesMurder trial to continue next month
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a 39-year old man accused of a killing a teenager in 2020, and which was halted partway through earlier in the year before defence began its case, is scheduled to resume next month. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Crown Prosecutor Lisa Weich confirmed the trial ... Read More »
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