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Calgary lawyer no longer representing accused in hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man charged with setting fire to the historic Lethbridge Hotel earlier this year has been allowed to withdraw as the accused’s counsel. Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre was granted leave to step down after Michael Randall Big Swan failed to attend court Monday, and after McIntyre’s agent, Kirsten Lancee, told ... Read More »
1 responseChinook dance production ready to hit the stage
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
Chinook High School hits the stage with its dance production, Natura, which runs for three nights starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Chinook Media Centre. Tickets for the performance can be purchased for $10 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors, on the school’s website, https://chs.lethsd.ab.ca, through school, cash or in person. Alisha ... Read More »
1 responseSanta Claus parade kicks off holidays in Fort Macleod
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2023
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The 40th annual Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade filled the community with Christmas cheer on Saturday. Attendees could enjoy watch buffalo rider Joel Lybbert, the reindeer, Santa Claus, floats from everywhere, dancers, band performances, pipe bands, old antique cars and cadets to name a few. âIt is a huge thing,â said ... Read More »
1 responseLocal non-profit helping victims of human trafficking
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Lethbridge-based non-profit organization Not4Sale has the opened doors to an international home for human trafficking survivors. On Monday, Not4Sale opened its doors to a safe home for trafficked survivors to find refuge, counseling, and support, a seven-year project of Not4Sale that is now complete. Not4Sale director Joy-Lynn Stickel of Lethbridge talked to The Herald on ... Read More »
1 responseCurfew ordered for man who spit on security guard
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood reserve man who spit at a security guard during a concert in Lethbridge last year will not be allowed to leave his house at night for the next two months. Luke Dustin Many Fingers pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of assault, and was handed a ... Read More »
2 responsesNursing students get crash course on Indigenous health
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Nursing students at the University of Lethbridge were given a crash course in Indigenous health and history on Thursday thanks to the Nursing Students’ Association and the Indigenous Mental Health Outreach program. Gathering in the Iikaisskini Centre, students and community members heard from Director of Community Health Services with the Blood Tribe Department of Health ... Read More »
1 responseCity family ready to brighten Christmas for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Caldwell family is once again ready to brighten up not only their neighbourhood with Christmas lights and decorations, but the community as a whole by helping families in need have a pleasant Christmas through their toy and food drive. For the sixth straight year, Vince and Chandel Caldwell are opening up their ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge man accused of robbing banks fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing two banks earlier this year, and who is preparing to have a preliminary hearing, has fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu confirmed Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that he needs to retain a new lawyer after dismissing Katherin Beyak of Calgary. That, however, may delay his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition to seek financial help from City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is expected on Tuesday to tell city council it is formally asking the City of Lethbridge for financial assistance and to immediately take over the old pavilions. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Exhibition, will be making a presentation asking the City for a capital grant in ... Read More »
3 responsesâWalk in her shoesâ event takes a stand on domestic violence
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a chilly Friday morning in Standoff, members of Blood Tribe Emergency Services, Blood Tribe Police, and the Blood Tribe community gathered outside the multi-purpose building looking a little taller than they might on any other day. Â Forgoing winter boots for high heels, the men of Kainai ... Read More »
4 responsesMan to plead in drunk driving collision that killed young son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man charged in relation to a two-vehicle collision last year that killed his five-year-old child, is expected to enter pleas to his charges later this month and then be sentenced early in the new year. Ryan Scott Potts had planned to enter pleas Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, but the ... Read More »
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