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Phillips calls on UCP to end renewable energy moratorium
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips is demanding that the UCP immediately lift the six-month moratorium on solar and wind project approvals. In a press conference at her constituency office on Friday, Phillips said Lethbridge East UCP MLA and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf “should know better given the economic ... Read More »
7 responsesTax on gas? It could be worse for Albertans, says CTF
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 19th, 2023
For years, drivers across Canada have been feeling the sting at the gas pumps. With the ongoing rise in costs across the board, it seems there is little to celebrate. Albertans, however, may feel some joy to know that gas prices in the province are substantially lower than the rest of the country. The suspension ... Read More »
3 responsesInternational study examining water apportionment between St. Mary and Milk Rivers
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 19th, 2023
“For over a century, the United States and Canada have shared the waters of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers through agreements negotiated by both countries,” Carole Smith, Policy, Programs, and Communications for the International Joint Commission, said. “Over time, many things have changed.” Smith says that factors including changes to climate, the growing season, ... Read More »
1 responseRadio personality granted absolute discharge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge realtor and former Lethbridge radio personality who pleaded guilty in May to a single charge of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, has been granted an absolute discharge. Gillian Calista MacLeod was granted the discharge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, which means even though she pleaded guilty to ... Read More »
1 responseMom who didn’t report baby’s abuse gets jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who didn’t report her husband’s abuse against their baby daughter, has been sentenced to a jail sentence of two years less a day. The mother, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Justice Gregory Maxwell accepted ... Read More »
1 responseWhoop-Up Days ready to go!
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Whoop-Up Days kicking off this week, Lethbridge and District Exhibition is getting ready to welcome everyone not only to enjoy the fair, but also their brand new facility. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Friday and said they could not be more excited about this ... Read More »
1 responseResidents being asked to conserve water amid drought conditions
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to help in any way they can to conserve water as several southern Alberta water basins are experiencing shortages due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Water and wastewater engineer with the City of Lethbridge, Matt Harker spoke to reporters Thursday at City Hall and said ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege and university team up to host pancake breakfast
By ALethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
Pancake breakfasts are a staple of Whoop-Up Days and next week the city’s two institutions of higher learning are joining forces for a delicious new event. Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge will kick off the 2023-24 academic year with a free pancake breakfast for the community during the city’s Whoop-up Days celebration. The ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer city man helping amputees in Ecuador
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge resident and founder of Lethbridge Orthotic/Prosthetic Services is helping amputees in Ibarra, Ecuador by providing donated and refurbished old prosthetics and prosthetic parts. Retired orthotist and prosthetist Armand Huneault said his journey to helping Ecuadorian amputees began in 2014 when he was there for a work vacation and saw the ... Read More »
2 responsesBusinessman to stand trial on fraud charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge businessman who pleaded not guilty in May to more than a dozen fraud-related charges, is set to stand trial early next year. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean confirmed the trial for Lethbridge businessman Grant Ryan Stevenson is scheduled to run for five ... Read More »
1 responseCalgary man to stand trial on drug charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border late last year is set to stand trial, but not for another eight months. Gurkirat Singh, who pleaded not guilty in June to charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, will stand trial April 22-26 in Lethbridge court ... Read More »
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