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University opens its doors to prospective students
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The University of Lethbridge annual open house on Saturday gave an opportunity for prospective students to discover all the programs it has to offer on campus. Manager of national recruitment at University of Lethbridge Ashley Cowie, said the open house gives interested individuals a view of what courses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public gives LPS strong support
By Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-GUZMAN Lethbridge Herald The results are in from a community survey of Lethbridge residents over the summer regarding the Lethbridge Police Service – and the feedback is very positive. The Lethbridge Police Service 2023 Community Survey was conducted by IPSOS which balanced the respondent pool to ensure an even mix of gender, age, income ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing set on sex offences
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD One of several men charged more than two years ago in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing early next year. The date for the one-day hearing, March 4, 2024, was set this week in Lethbridge court of justice, where Calgary lawyer Leanndria ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City elementary teacher releases new novel
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Theodora Macleod LETHBRIDGE HERALD For many, an up-close encounter with wildlife is just an interesting anecdote to share at the dinner table, but for one local author the chance to help a young owl in her own backyard has inspired a book. Elementary school teacher Jenna Greene was no stranger to writing when a peek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calendar celebrates 60 years of K9 service with city police
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman The Lethbridge Police Service is celebrating 60 years of service from the K9 Unit with a “pawfect” Christmas gift for dog lovers who want to keep track of the 365 days of 2024. The first-ever Lethbridge Police K9 Calendar is now on sale with all proceeds benefiting Lethbridge and District Humane Society and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing set for man charged with sex-related offences
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD One of several men charged more than two years ago in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing early next year. The date for the one-day hearing, March 4, 2024, was set this week in Lethbridge court of justice, where Calgary lawyer Leanndria ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three accused smugglers going to trial next year
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald Three men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border within the last year are set to stand trial next year, while one other man is preparing for a preliminary inquiry. The 26-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle more than $5 million worth of cocaine into Alberta late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
THEODORA MACLEOD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town and municipal district of Pincher Creek are setting an example for the rest of southern Alberta when it comes to climate change preparedness. On Thursday afternoon at Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization members of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) were given a look at what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City engaging the public Monday at a Community Conversation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD After a successful Community Conversation in January, the City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to take part in their second one Monday afternoon at the Enmax Centre. Engagement strategist with the city of Lethbridge, Kaitlin Barr spoke to media Friday and said the event will showcase 40 city projects from which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for suspects in sunglasses theft
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service is asking the public for assistance identifying two males and a female in relation to a theft that took place at Park Place mall earlier this month. LPS announced Friday the theft is of more than $4,000 worth of high-end sunglasses from the Sunglass Hat in Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied man facing weapons charges
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month has been denied bail. Jamey Kenneth Jensen had hoped to be released from remand custody Thursday following his bail hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. However, Justice Gregory Maxwell refused to release him after hearing ... Read More »
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