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City and AHS reach contract deal for EMS service
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
City council has approved a new agreement with Alberta Health Services to deliver emergency medical services here through Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. The agreement is for 2.5 years and replaces the contract that was set to expire on Sunday. It provides an option for a 2.5-year extension, bringing the total contract to five years. ... Read More »
1 responseSPC report addresses lawlessness task force issues
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The terms of reference and other matters regarding the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will be addressed by the Governance Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council this afternoon. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers and consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Rajko Dodic and acting mayor John Middleton-Hope. ... Read More »
2 responsesMan hoping for bail in weekend stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing another man on the weekend remains in custody while he waits for Legal Aid to appoint him a lawyer. Robert Junior Rabbit made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he hoped to have a bail hearing but didn’t have a lawyer to assist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas prices take jump before taxes increase
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
Gas prices have taken a jump at city pumps before the increase in provincial fuel taxes and the carbon tax on April 1. And drivers may not see it as a joke. Regular grade gasoline was selling at 154.9 at several Circle K stations in Lethbridge on Wednesday morning as well as at the Petro-Canada ... Read More »
4 responsesLying to judge earns Lethbridge man jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Lethbridge man learned the hard way that lying to a judge is never a good idea. Tyler Don McTavish pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of perjury, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. On May 10, 2022 McTavish was charged with criminal harassment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Symphony hosting annual fundraiser gala
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 27th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Lethbridge Symphony will be hosting its annual fundraising gala next month. The theme of the gala – “Springtime in Paris” – was inspired by La Rive gauche, meaning the left bank of the Seine River which has long been associated with art, and will feature live French music, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minerals and gems in spotlight
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
An array of rocks and minerals were on display during the Silver Cove’s CanGems Rock and Gem Show at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre over the past weekend. “The focus of the Rock N’ Gem show is to showcase minerals and fossils, different crystals, gems from around the world,” said Marcel Jensen-Allard, road show ... Read More »
1 responseU of L PUBlic Professor series delves into the brain
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The last University of Lethbridge PUBlic Professor Series talk of the year will be diving into the importance of the brain Thursday night at the Sandman Signature Lodge. Rob Sutherland, professor and Board of Governors Research Chair in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, spoke Tuesday about his upcoming presentation. “The talk will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pancholi drops out of NDP race, supports Nenshi
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rakhi Pancholi is out of the race to become the next leader of the Alberta NDP. The MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud on Tuesday morning said she has decided to end her campaign. Pancholi, in an email to media, said she believes the party should unite behind the person who she feels will be the ... Read More »
1 responseFunding approved for drug debris cleanup
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the expenditure of provincial needle debris mitigation funding. The request to approve the funding was made by City administration. A presentation submitted to council by chief financial officer and treasurer Darrell Mathews says the City has entered into a funding agreement with the province to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves allocation of Reaching Home funding
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve an administration request to support the expenditure of federal Reaching Home funding. The City’s contribution agreement for funding ends on March 31 but a four-year extension will begin on April 1 running through March 31, 2028. Administration needed council’s approval to spend money that ... Read More »
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