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Doctor acquitted following trial in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary physician charged in relation to a human trafficking case has been found not guilty of several sex-related charges. Following a week-long trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Justice Dallas Miller acquitted Ziyaad Noor on charges of sexual contact with a child, sexual interference and sexual assault of a person under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips supporting NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley and her campaign co-chair Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips were in Lethbridge Friday to meet with members of the party and speak to reporters about the campaign. Phillips said she made the decision to not run for the leadership position, but rather looked to support a candidate ... Read More »
1 responseWoman charged in fatal collision to stand trial this Spring
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman facing two charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian a year ago, is set to stand trial later this Spring. Bobbi Raquel Whillans will stand trial May 6 in Lethbridge court of justice, on charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm, to ... Read More »
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By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at Children of St. Martha School are spreading warmth with “Blankets of Hope” not only warm the less fortunate with a blanket, but also to warm their spirits with kind messages. Blankets of Hope is a movement of kindness that was initiated by Brooklyn brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito in 2016. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe renews commitment to run shelter as province funds additional beds
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is set to expand by 125 beds thanks to $4 million in funding from the province. Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, made the announcement Friday at the shelter, and signed a memorandum of understanding between the government ... Read More »
6 responsesPhillips says government hiding results of pension plan survey
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Phillips, Lethbridge MLA and NDP finance critic for insurance and pensions, is speaking out about a member of the media being denied access to the government’s pension plan survey results. During a phone interview with the Herald Thursday, Phillips said the government refusal to release the survey results sends a clear message. ... Read More »
1 responseAuthor shares insights into the politics of Jason Kenney
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024
It has been nearly 18 months since Jason Kenney served as Alberta’s 18th premier, having resigned from the role effective Oct. 6, 2022. But as a contentious and divisive figure in Alberta and Canadian politics, Kenney, his approaches, and his policies remain a topic of analysis for Albertans and journalists alike. Presenting an in-depth exploration ... Read More »
3 responsesCouncil approves continued micro mobility in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Scooters and e-bikes could be back in Lethbridge later this year. Lethbridge city council unanimously voted this week to continue to permit shared micro-mobility services in the city. The decision was based on a presentation at the February 1 Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting. “We know these e-scooters and e-bikes have been popular, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary man charged with drug offences ordered to stay out of Lethbridge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of committing drug-related offences in Lethbridge has been ordered to stay away from the city unless he’s scheduled to attend court. Charles Edward Sitek was released from custody Wednesday on $5,000 bail and a promise to pay that amount should he breach any conditions of his release. Sitek is ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Council secures $200K grant for Safe Reporting program
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Community safety continues to be a top priority for City Councillors who unanimously approved provincial grant funding dollars aimed at increasing safety in the city. The City of Lethbridge in partnership with the Lethbridge Police Service successfully applied for the Alberta Government’s Community Support Fund. The Community Support Fund awards money for projects or initiatives ... Read More »
1 responseLPS says CompStat system aids in crime reduction efficiency
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service says they are implementing a data analysis system to better manage prolific offenders and more effectively deploy resources to problem areas to reduce crime. Using the CompStat system allows LPS to access analytics data in a model that identifies high-crime areas and prolific offenders which is said to be, ‘the most ... Read More »
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