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Candidates vying for spot on council in Taber byelection
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Heather Cameron – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A large field of candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Town of Taber byelection on September 7. According to Chief Returning Officer, Jeanne Rudolf, the byelection is being held because former Councillor Alf Rudd resigned in late June. “As per the Municipal ... Read More »
1 responseWoman facing drug charges expected to turn herself in before next court appearance
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who went AWOL after she was arrested following a drug bust earlier in the year, is expected to turn herself in to the police. Kristina Lucille Zinger was scheduled to be in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, however court was told the accused is in B.C., but ... Read More »
2 responsesJudge won’t further delay robbery trial
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a man accused of robbing a cannabis store is proceeding as scheduled later this month, despite an attempt to have it adjourned until later in the year. Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller said Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, that his client, Hank Lee Tremblay, requested the adjournment ... Read More »
2 responsesFood banks seeking volunteers to help with increase in clients
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Food Bank are both voicing their need for more volunteers to keep up with the rising increase in clients. Interfaith Food Bank executive director Danielle McIntyre said the summer break impacted the numbers of volunteers. “We’re seeing a lot of people settling back into ... Read More »
1 responseU of L program hopes to EleVate Indigenous students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Theodora Macleod – Local Journalist Initiative Reporter When it comes to innovation aimed at improving opportunities and experiences for Indigenous students and young people, the University of Lethbridge has no shortage of initiatives. In partnership with the Blackfoot Confederacy and The MasterCard Foundation, the university has been running the EleV program since 2019. EleV and ... Read More »
1 responseOverdose awareness event shines spotlight on impact of drug crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgherald.com Multiple local agencies and groups gathered in Galt Gardens Thursday afternoon as part of International Overdose Awareness Day, campaigning to end overdoses and remembering those who have died. Moms Stop The Harm joined forces with the Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly (AAWEAR), Friends of Medicare and Raging Grannies ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal author follows passion for writing
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2023
Books can hold so many meanings, lessons, and symbolism within them: like a painting, a story created contains layers upon layers of detail artistically put together in order to paint the bigger picture. It is in this art form a local author has come forth with her newly published works. Local author Brit Stanford, founder ... Read More »
2 responsesMan gets prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man who was caught distributing child pornography through an online chat group has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Colton Bedard was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Justice to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count under the Criminal Code that prohibits the distribution, sale, ... Read More »
3 responsesWhoop-Up Days smashes attendance records
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The numbers are in and this year’s attendance for Whoop-Up Days broke multiple records, not only historically but also when it comes to a six-year average. A total of 77,263 visitors attended the five-day fair last week. That attendance is more than 160 per cent higher than the six-year average, and well-above the ... Read More »
1 responsePilot project to see speed limit reduced in westside subdivision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Residents of Paradise Canyon/The Canyons and anyone driving through that area, may want to practice driving slower so they’re not caught off guard when the speed limit is reduced next month. Beginning Sept. 15 the city is implementing a three-year pilot project to reduce the speed limit to 40 km-h in the subdivision, ... Read More »
1 responsePolice warn of high-risk offender living in city
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service has issued a warning about a high-risk offender who is living in the city. In a release, the LPS says the warning is being issued in the interest of public safety. Cory Raymond Cook, 23, was recently released from custody on a peace bond in relation to a sexual assault involving a ... Read More »
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