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Psychiatric assessment ordered for man charged with weapons offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man accused of firing a gun in the Town of Coaldale and then again at a motorist, insists he’s crazy and should have a psychiatric assessment. “I do drywall by myself and talk crazy to the walls,” Danial Mark Ferguson told a judge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice. “Everyone thinks ... Read More »
1 responseHealth critic says lab wait times need to be addressed
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton NDP MLA wants issues with wait times for laboratory tests and diagnostics addressed by the provincial government. Health critic David Shepherd has written a letter to new Health Minister Adriana LaGrange urging her to take the necessary steps and actions needed to address healthcare issues in the province. Shepherd said in ... Read More »
1 responseNeighbour Day celebration connects community
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
The Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association celebrated its annual Neighbour Day on Saturday. Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi introduced Neighbour Day after the 2014 floods. “He was very touched by how all the community members came together after the flood to help each other, and so he declared the third Saturday in June every year ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers’ market growing well into new season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
There was no shortage of vendors or shoppers at the second Lethbridge Farmers’ Market of the year Saturday at Exhibition Park’s North Pavilion. And it’s the first year for one of those vendors, Linda Wright, who promoted her Mini G Micros. “We grow fresh local micro greens,” said Wright. We’re trying to basically make everyone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Fund helps raise flag on 2SLGBTQ+ student support
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge raised its Progress Pride Flag Monday during a ceremony that also revealed even additional support for 2SLGBTQ+ students. U of L Alumni Kurt Schlachter announced during the ceremony that him and his partner Jason VandenHoek have established the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Fund, a $200,000 endowment to ... Read More »
1 responseLocal truckers drive to victory at rodeo
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER They are humbly seen every day on the roads as they keep the world moving, but sometimes a little bit of showmanship is required to declare the best truckers of them all. The Alberta Motor Transport Association held its annual truck rodeo just south of Edmonton on June 10. ... Read More »
1 responseLCBS staging final concert of the season
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Community Band Society is staging its final concert for the 2022-2023 season entitled ‘A Father’s Day Finale in the Key of F’ today. There will be a community reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the musical program following at 7 p.m. at the College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. ... Read More »
1 responseContinuous masking no longer required in AHS facilities
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Health Services has rescinded its continuous masking requirements effective Monday. AHS made the announcement Thursday. The health department said in a release that masking will no longer be required at all AHS facilities including continuous care and contracted sites. “This applies to all patients, families, and visitors at AHS facilities, as well ... Read More »
4 responsesContinuous research required for southern Alberta farmers
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
JUSTIN SIBBET LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Southern Alberta has rapidly shifted its weather in recent days and this constant uncertainty requires farmers to be on top of their game at all times. Farming Smarter, an agricultural research organization, held an educational “field school” event on Thursday with presentations from several individuals knowledgeable about their field. ... Read More »
1 responseGas station re-opening helps Jack Ady Cancer Society raise funds
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The grand re-opening of a local gas station provided an opportunity for the Jack Ady Cancer Society to receive donations while taking part of the celebrations. President of Gas King Oil Co Ltd, Brent Morris said it was time to do some renovations in their flagship location located at 213 N ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man handed prison term for drug offences
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, including three charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Kody Abraham Martens received a 31-month prison sentence Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he also pleaded guilty to charges of resisting ... Read More »
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